Deputy Nursery Manager - Lead & Inspire EYFS (4 days)

Ivy Resource Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivy Resource Group is recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager in Gloucester. The role involves supporting the Nursery Manager, leading room-based practice, and driving quality improvement within a lively early years setting. The position supports staff development, safeguarding, and outstanding learning experiences for children.

The successful candidate will balance room leadership with broader nursery responsibilities and will contribute to a strong, collaborative leadership team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursery room
• Ability to coach and develop staff
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and EYFS understanding

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion the nursery curriculum to be engaging and ambitious
• Embed nursery policies to maintain high standards
• Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operations
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence
• Drive continuous improvement with the management team
• Coach and mentor practitioners to build confidence and skills
• Monitor children's progress and plan next steps for learning
• Support staff with planning, observations and assessments
• Promote positive parent engagement and family involvement

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 EYFS

Job description

Ivy Resource Group is recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager in Gloucester. The role involves supporting the Nursery Manager, leading room-based practice, and driving quality improvement within a lively early years setting. The position supports staff development, safeguarding, and outstanding learning experiences for children.

The successful candidate will balance room leadership with broader nursery responsibilities and will contribute to a strong, collaborative leadership team.