Nursery Deputy Manager

Colourbox Montessori Nursery; Risby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Colourbox Montessori School Ltd seeks a warm, capable Deputy Manager to join Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk. This senior role leads the baby room and supports the Nursery Manager in the overall leadership of the setting.

You will hold a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, with strong experience with babies, the ability to lead a team, and a commitment to safeguarding and high-quality practice.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification.
• Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs.
• Can lead, inspire and develop a team.
• Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead our baby room and create a calm, nurturing environment.
• Support the Nursery Manager in leadership of the whole setting.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership and professional development for staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Child development

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Tools

Montessori training

Job description

Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of child development in the early years?

Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk.

This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.

You will be someone who:

Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification

Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs

Can lead, inspire and develop a team

Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice

Builds warm, professional relationships with children and families

Can step confidently into the Nursery Manager’s role when required

Is reflective, organised and ready to continue developing as a senior leader

At Colourbox, we bring together the EYFS, Montessori education and meaningful outdoor learning and forest school, to give every child the strongest possible start. Our leaders are visible, hands-on and deeply invested in the quality of children’s everyday experiences.

In return, you will receive:

A comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development

Montessori training and support

Opportunities for continued professional progression

A collaborative, values-led leadership team

The opportunity to make a genuine difference during the most important years of children’s lives

Location: Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk