Deputy Nursery Manager - Lead Child-Centred Learning

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Annual leave increasing with service

Your birthday off

Funded training and development

Opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme

Helping to Lead the Nursery

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in the UK is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead the setting alongside the Nursery Manager, upholding child-centred, play-led learning and high standards across care, education and safeguarding.

The role requires Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, prior senior experience in an Early Years setting, and strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements; responsibilities include supporting staff, planning and ensuring appropriate ratios.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above is required.
• Previous senior experience within an Early Years setting.
• Experience as Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Room Leader or similar.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Understanding Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations alongside the Nursery Manager.
• Provide visible leadership and support the practitioner team.
• Maintain high standards across care, education and safeguarding.
• Support staffing, deployments and ratios.
• Coach and develop practitioners and support observations and planning.
• Build strong relationships with parents and families.
• Step up to lead in the Nursery Manager's absence.

Skills

Senior experience in Early Years

Deputy Nursery Manager

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in the UK is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead the setting alongside the Nursery Manager, upholding child-centred, play-led learning and high standards across care, education and safeguarding.

The role requires Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, prior senior experience in an Early Years setting, and strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements; responsibilities include supporting staff, planning and ensuring appropriate ratios.