Deputy Nursery Manager — Lead a thriving EYFS team

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Fleet; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Benefits portal

Birthday day off

Enhanced DBS check

Wellbeing programme

Team events

Leadership progression opportunities

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is supporting a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Fleet to appoint an experienced Level 3 Deputy Nursery Manager. You will help lead a passionate team and ensure high standards of care and early years education.

This beautifully converted setting offers age-specific rooms, extensive outdoor spaces, and a forest area to inspire learning through play. The role reports to the Nursery Manager and provides opportunities to progress your leadership career within a

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior early years role.
• Experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team to deliver exceptional childcare and early years education.
• Ensure compliance with the EYFS framework, safeguarding legislation, and Ofsted requirements.
• Support staff through coaching, supervisions, and ongoing professional development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Monitor the quality of practice throughout the nursery and drive continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is supporting a Good Ofsted-rated nursery in Fleet to appoint an experienced Level 3 Deputy Nursery Manager. You will help lead a passionate team and ensure high standards of care and early years education.

This beautifully converted setting offers age-specific rooms, extensive outdoor spaces, and a forest area to inspire learning through play. The role reports to the Nursery Manager and provides opportunities to progress your leadership career within a