Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years Team

MIChild Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working options (4–5 days)

80% childcare discount

Wellbeing support

Team awards & events

Wellness events

Attendance incentives

Job summary

MiChild Group is recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager for Highfield Nursery in Blackpool. This is a full‑time role (40 hours per week) with rotating early, middle and late shifts to ensure coverage and flexibility.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have prior leadership experience in a nursery, strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness, and be an excellent communicator with children, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised).
• Experience in a similar deputy/manager role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

MiChild Group is recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager for Highfield Nursery in Blackpool. This is a full‑time role (40 hours per week) with rotating early, middle and late shifts to ensure coverage and flexibility.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, have prior leadership experience in a nursery, strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding awareness, and be an excellent communicator with children, parents and staff.