Nursery Deputy Manager

Children's Corner Childcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run childcare company is seeking experienced nursery leaders for a brand-new setting in Leeds opening in January 2026. This role involves shaping the nursery from the ground up alongside a supportive team. Candidates should have proven nursery leadership experience and a passion for high-quality early years education. Competitive salary and a beautiful, purpose-built environment await the right candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Genuine career progression

Beautiful new environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in nursery leadership or senior early years roles.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation and team leadership skills.
• A passion for delivering high-quality care and education.

Responsibilities

• Shape a brand-new nursery from the ground up.
• Work with a supportive, values-driven team.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards.

Skills

Nursery leadership experience

Understanding of EYFS

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership skills

Passion for quality care

Job description

Overview

Join us at the forefront of something truly special. We are recruiting for an exceptional management team for our brand-new nursery, opening in January 2026 at Aire Park – Leeds’ exciting new South Bank development. Situated on the historic Tetley Brewery site, Aire Park is at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration projects, bringing together green spaces, homes and businesses to create a vibrant new community.

This nursery will be a flagship setting for our family-run childcare company, which has been delivering outstanding early years care for over 25 years. We’re now looking to build a passionate, experienced leadership team to help us bring this new setting to life.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of shaping a brand-new nursery from the ground up
• Work with a supportive, values-driven team with a family ethos
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Genuine career progression in a growing organisation
• Beautiful new environment, purpose-built for modern early years education

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in nursery leadership or senior early years roles
• Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
• Excellent communication, organisation and team leadership skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality care and education

Please note: This particular advert is for roles at our new setting opening in January 2026, but we also have current opportunities across our nurseries in Leeds city centre. If you're planning your next move and want to be part of something new and meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.