Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine career progression

Access to professional training

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Rewards and recognition

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

Flow Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a warm, supportive nursery environment in the United Kingdom. You will lead a room or team, support EYFS implementation, and foster strong partnerships with parents and carers while driving high standards of safeguarding and quality care.

The role offers opportunities for professional training, career progression and a supportive wellbeing programme, with an emphasis on staff development and child outcomes.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent
• Experience managing a room or team in a nursery setting
• A formal management qualification is desirable but not essential
• Current First Aid qualification
• Good understanding of EYFS
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the EYFS
• Oversee planning and record-keeping
• Promote partnerships with parents and carers
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities and regulatory bodies
• Stay updated with developments in childcare and education policies
• Assist with nursery accounts
• Prepare for staff and parent meetings

Skills

First Aid

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Team management experience

Planning & record-keeping

Communication with parents

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare and education

Job description

Imagine working in an environment where your passion for childcare and education is not only recognised but celebrated. Our client, renowned for their commitment to high-quality care and exceptional outcomes for children, offers a unique setting where both children and staff thrive. Each bespoke nursery is designed to create stimulating, engaging spaces that foster growth and development, providing an ideal backdrop for your professional journey.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will step into a role that promises a warm, positive, and friendly atmosphere. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a significant impact on young lives while advancing your career. The benefits are extensive, including genuine career progression, access to professional training, a generous 60% childcare discount, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and a supportive health and wellbeing programme. Additionally, enjoy rewards and recognition, a refer-a-friend bonus scheme, and even your birthday off.

• genuine career progression


• access to professional training


• a generous 60% childcare discount


• enhanced maternity/paternity leave


• a supportive health and wellbeing programme


• enjoy rewards and recognition


• a refer-a-friend bonus scheme


• even your birthday off

Candidates should possess a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3, along with previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting. While a formal management qualification is desirable, it is not essential. A current First Aid qualification, a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures are required.

• a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3


• previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting


• While a formal management qualification is desirable, it is not essential.


• a current First Aid qualification


• a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)


• thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures

In this role, you will support the implementation of the EYFS, oversee planning and record-keeping, and promote partnerships with parents and carers. You will also develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies. Staying updated with current developments in childcare and education policies, assisting with nursery accounts, and preparing for staff and parent meetings are key responsibilities.

• support the implementation of the EYFS


• oversee planning and record-keeping


• promote partnerships with parents and carers


• develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies


• stay updated with current developments in childcare and education policies


• assist with nursery accounts


• prepare for staff and parent meetings

Take the next step in your career with a role that offers not just professional growth but a chance to be part of a nurturing community.