Nursery Deputy Manager

Family First Nurseries Group; Coton; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Childcare Discount

33 Days Paid Holiday

Career Growth

Health & Wellbeing Support

Employee Referral Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Family First Day Nursery in Coton, United Kingdom, is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join our friendly team. This full-time role, based at Coton Day Nursery (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), offers a competitive salary up to £34,923.20 per year, depending on experience, and the opportunity to lead a devoted early years team in a pastoral setting.

You will support the Nursery Manager, ensure EYFS compliance, oversee safety and learning, and drive high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• At least one year of experience in an Early Years setting is required.
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership is preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting Ofsted inspections resulting in Good or Outstanding outcomes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in leading the team and ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Promote child safety and safeguarding across staff, families and visitors.
• Support EYFS framework implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Help manage medication procedures and care plans where needed.
• Drive children's development through stimulating activities and environment.
• Motivate and develop colleagues, maintaining high standards of practice.
• Maintain accurate records using EyMan and relevant files.
• Collaborate with the management team for day-to-day nursery operations.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Management experience

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management

Job description

Coton, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/10/2026

Deputy Nursery Manager - (75% Childcare Discount)

Salary: Up to £34,923.20 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday)

Location: Coton Day Nursery

At Coton Day Nursery we’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our friendly, supportive team. Surrounded by nature, our nursery offers wonderful opportunities for children to explore, discover and learn, with a dedicated baby garden and a larger outdoor space for nature-based play and adventure.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the nursery’s day-to-day operations, inspiring colleagues and ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care and education in a safe, nurturing environment.

We believe great childcare starts with a happy, supported team. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of Family First:

• 75% Childcare Discount: Enjoy a significant discount on nursery fees for your own children, plus access to wider discounts
• 33 Days Paid Holiday: 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Career Growth: Tailored training, professional development and opportunities to progress
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline
• Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend
• Company Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our workplace pension
• Supportive Culture: Join a passionate, dedicated team that values collaboration and high-quality childcare

The Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll support the Nursery Manager in leading the team and ensuring the smooth running of the nursery. You’ll help create an environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn. Your responsibilities will include:

• Child Safety & Safeguarding: Promote the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, parents and visitors at all times
• EYFS & Compliance: Support the implementation of the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and ensure regulatory requirements are met
• Care & Medication: Help manage medication procedures and ensure care plans are accurate and up to date for children and staff with health conditions
• Learning & Development: Ensure children enjoy stimulating, age-appropriate experiences, activities and environments that support their development
• Team Leadership: Motivate and inspire colleagues, encouraging creative ideas, professional growth and consistently high standards of practice
• Communication & Relationships: Build positive relationships with families and colleagues through clear, fair and consistent communication
• Administration: Maintain accurate records and accounts for children and staff using the EyMan system and relevant files
• Nursery Operations: Work collaboratively with the management team to support the effective day-to-day running of the nursery

About You

You’re a confident, caring and motivated early years professional who enjoys supporting others and making a positive difference in children’s lives. You understand the importance of high-quality childcare, effective leadership and creating a welcoming environment for children, families and colleagues.

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
• At least one year of experience working in an Early Years setting
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements
• At least one year of experience in a management position
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership
• Experience of successfully supporting or leading an Ofsted inspection resulting in a Good or Outstanding outcome

Why Join Us?

The nursery’s countryside setting plays an important role in children’s experiences. Beyond the garden, there are opportunities to explore nearby parks and open fields, where children may encounter animals, enjoy wide open spaces and build a connection with the natural world.As part of the Family First Group, you’ll benefit from a supportive team, access to professional development and the opportunity to grow your leadership skills while helping shape a positive nursery experience for every child.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty..

Coton Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group