Maternity Cover Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a Deputy Manager for their Trafford nursery in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, leadership experience, and a passion for delivering outstanding childcare. This role includes mentoring staff, safeguarding responsibilities, and contributing to nursery success. Benefits include generous annual leave, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 75% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team at the nursery, ensuring quality care and education.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Oversee daily nursery operations and maintain strong partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Maternity Cover Deputy Manager, Manchester

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

74

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Trafford

Salary – £32,510.40 - £42,390.40 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Trafford, Manchester

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Trafford nursery. Our Bright Horizons Trafford is Ofsted rated “Outstanding” and offers a large garden with plenty of themed spaces for children to improve their motor skills and expand their curiosity.

Childcare discount of 75% for first child*

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.

What we’re looking for

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)

Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome

Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

INDNH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom