Deputy Nursery Manager – Outdoor Learning Lead

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Career development

Home-from-home environment

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited are recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager for a warm boutique nursery in the UK. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to lead the team, ensure the EYFS curriculum is delivered effectively and create a home-from-home environment where children feel confident and independent.

The role is hands-on and 40 hours per week, with a salary of up to £36,000. Forest School and outdoor learning are central to daily practice, with safeguarding and staff development

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• A minimum of Third in Charge experience within a nursery is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection requirements.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing nursery practitioners.
• Enthusiasm for Forest School, outdoor learning and child-led experiences.
• A positive, visible and hands-on approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to practitioners across the setting.
• Coach and develop team members, encouraging consistently high standards of practice.
• Monitor the quality of care, learning and children's experiences throughout the nursery.
• Support the effective delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
• Encourage practitioners to make full use of the garden, outdoor learning environment and daily Forest School opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with children and maintain positive partnerships with families.
• Support staffing, routines and the smooth organisation of the nursery day.
• Maintain excellent safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve practice and support the implementation of positive changes.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager, confidently taking responsibility for the setting when required.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Third in Charge experience

EYFS framework

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Forest School

Leadership

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited are recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager for a warm boutique nursery in the UK. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to lead the team, ensure the EYFS curriculum is delivered effectively and create a home-from-home environment where children feel confident and independent.

The role is hands-on and 40 hours per week, with a salary of up to £36,000. Forest School and outdoor learning are central to daily practice, with safeguarding and staff development