Nursery Deputy Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions; Hitchin; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company Pension

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life’s with

Recognition and rewards

Descripción de la vacante

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Hitchin, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to support the manager with day-to-day operations of their busy nursery. Working a 40-hour week, the role offers a salary around £35k depending on experience and good transport links with on-site parking.

We welcome applicants who hold a Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification, have 3 years’ leadership or supervisory experience in a nursery or early years setting, and a solid

Formación

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• A minimum 3 years’ experience leading or supporting a team in a nursery or early years setting.
• Has experience of being in a management role, supporting the nursery in the absence of the Manager.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding practices.
• Support and supervise staff while delivering high-quality care and education across the nursery setting.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures within the setting.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff in the nursery setting.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted requirements

Safeguarding practices

Educación

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Descripción del empleo

Hitchin,, United Kingdom | Posted on 02/11/2026

In Hitchin this very busy nursery are now seeking an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join the team and support the manager with the day to day operations of their lovely Nursery. Working a 40 hr week, salary is c£35k depending on experience. Loads of benefits with this provider, and on good transport links, and there is also on site parking too.

Requirements

Essential for the Nursery Deputy Manager Role

• A minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
• A minimum 3 years’ experience leading or supporting a team in anursery or early years setting
• Has experience of being in a management role, supporting thenursery in the absence of the Manager
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding practices
• Support and supervise staff while delivering high-quality care andeducation across the nursery setting
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures within the setting
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff inthe nursery setting

Ideal Nursery Deputy Manager Candidate

• Passionate about early years education and children’s developmentwithin a nursery setting
• Confident leader, able to motivate and support staff and contributeto the management team
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standardsacross the setting
• Promotes best practice, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulatingenvironment in the nursery supporting the team on a daily basis

Nursery Deputy Manager Benefits andPerks

• Company Pension
• Employee Discounted Childcare including family discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexibility to work around your life commitments
• Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done