Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead & Inspire Early Learning

Best Start Recruitment; Penrith; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch & snacks

KP Academy training and bespoke平台

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing goodies and staff events

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary and pension

Exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Best Start Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager for a beautiful, newly refurbished setting in Penrith. You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure EYFS-aligned care, and lead a dedicated nursery team while fostering strong family relationships and Ofsted readiness.

The role calls for Level 3 early years qualifications, safeguarding expertise, and senior leadership experience with a commitment to staff development and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting.
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent) to be gained within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Help manage day-to-day running of the nursery and ensure high-quality care and education.
• Lead, mentor and support the nursery team to maintain a positive culture.
• Build trusting relationships with families and external agencies.
• Ensure readiness for Ofsted inspections and adherence to policies.

Skills

Leadership

Early years education

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK)

GCSE Maths or equivalent

Job description

Best Start Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager for a beautiful, newly refurbished setting in Penrith. You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure EYFS-aligned care, and lead a dedicated nursery team while fostering strong family relationships and Ofsted readiness.

The role calls for Level 3 early years qualifications, safeguarding expertise, and senior leadership experience with a commitment to staff development and inclusive practice.