Nursery Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Deputy Manager. In this role, you will lead a team and ensure quality education and care for children. You should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a leadership position. Competitive salary starting from £34,695 per annum along with various perks including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount 75% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role, ideally as Deputy Manager or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care.
• Oversee nursery day-to-day operations and safeguarding policies.
• Support team professional development and contribute to occupancy growth.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Child Protection

Regulatory inspection experience

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £34,695 per annum

Location – Cambridge

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 Wolfson Court Nursery which is nestled in a secluded area near the city centre. The nursery boasts excellent transport links, with on-site parking, proximity to the M11 and A14, and just a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

From £34,695 per annum

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!

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We look forward to receiving your application!