Deputy Nursery Manager – Lead, Develop & Safeguard

St. George's Nursery; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Welcome bonus

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing day

Confidential wellbeing support

Pension contribution

Training and progression

Childcare discounts

Team socials and staff events

Free on-site parking

Job summary

St George’s Nursery in Sherwood, Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Manager to join our award-winning team. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Mon–Fri) offers leadership opportunity and a clear path toward Nursery Manager in the future.

You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding, support the team, and ensure EYFS compliance. We offer training, benefits and a welcoming working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Positive, supportive leadership style.
• Desire to progress within the nursery leadership pathway.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.
• Ensure EYFS, Ofsted and nursery requirements are met.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS safeguarding

Communication

Organisation

Leadership style

Career progression

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

St George’s Nursery in Sherwood, Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Manager to join our award-winning team. This permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week, Mon–Fri) offers leadership opportunity and a clear path toward Nursery Manager in the future.

You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding, support the team, and ensure EYFS compliance. We offer training, benefits and a welcoming working environment.