Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous childcare discount

Birthday off

Professional training opportunities

Clear career progression

Health and wellbeing programme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Supportive work environment

Leaves for special occasions

Job summary

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd invites applications for a Deputy Nursery Manager. This role offers a warm, supportive environment and a clear path for leadership within a growing nursery setting. You will lead staff, support EYFS delivery, and strengthen partnerships with families and external bodies.

The position emphasizes safeguarding, staff development, and effective planning and reporting to ensure high-quality outcomes for children and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• Management qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Sound 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, regulatory bodies, and other agencies.
• Stay updated with current developments in childcare and education policies.

Skills

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

First Aid

Education

NVQ level 3 equivalent

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.

Benefits

• genuine career progression
• access to professional training
• generous 60% childcare discount
• enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• supportive health and wellbeing programme
• rewards and recognition
• refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• birthday off

Qualifications

• childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3
• previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting
• formally a management qualification is desirable but not essential
• current First Aid qualification
• sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (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, 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.