Nursery Deputy Manager

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 33 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company Pension

Employee Discounted Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexibility to work around life Commit

Recognition and rewards

Resumo da oferta

JEM Childcare Solutions Limited in Leicester is seeking an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to step up from Room Leader into a management role. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, at least 3 years of leadership experience, and strong EYFS knowledge to cover the Manager’s absence as needed.

Salary up to £38k on a 40-hour week, with pension and other benefits in a well-established nursery. This is a full-time on-site position based in Leicester.

Qualificações

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant).
• At least 3 years’ experience leading or supporting a team in a nursery or early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding practices.
• Experience in a management role supporting the nursery in the absence of the Manager.

Responsabilidades

• Support and supervise staff to deliver high-quality care and education across the nursery.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures within the setting.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team supervision

Staff development

Relationship building

Formação académica

Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Full time | JEM Childcare Solutions | United Kingdom

Posted On 21/10/2026

Job Information

Job Level Nursery Manager

Early Years

City Leicester

Province Leicestershire

Postal Code LE5

salary low £ 33,000.00

salary high £ 38,000.00

Job Description

About our Clients

Based in Leicester, North East of the City, our clients are seeking an experienced senior practitioner who may wish to step up from Room Leader in to a Deputy Manager role, you will need to be an experienced Room Leader, or maybe a deputy manager looking for a new challenge, salary is up to £38k depending on experience, based on 40 hr working week, with great benefits with this very well established nursery.

Requirements

What our Clients are looking for

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 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

Ideal Nursery Deputy Manager Candidate

• Passionate about early years education and children’s development within a nursery setting
• Confident leader, able to motivate and support staff and contribute to the management team
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to maintaining high standards across the setting
• Promotes best practice, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment in the nursery supporting the team on a daily basis

Nursery Deputy Manager Benefits and Perks

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