Nursery Deputy Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Wellington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wellington is looking for a passionate Nursery Deputy Manager to join its Explorers Nursery team. This is a full-time role aimed at shaping high-quality early years education. Candidates should possess at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education. The position includes responsibilities for maintaining standards and engaging children in learning. A competitive salary of £25,989 to £28,142 is offered.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Excellent professional development

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare or equivalent.
• Experience in early childhood settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Raise and sustain high standards in the nursery.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Engage children and foster a love of learning.
• Collaborate with the Nursery Manager on day-to-day operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Inspirational teaching

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare

Job description

Overview

Nursery Deputy Manager – Full Time – Immediate start, or as soon as mutually agreed.

Wellesley Park Primary School in Wellington is home to 300 children, including those attending our on-site Nursery provision. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Manager to join our dedicated Explorers Nursery team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our expanding Early Years provision. As Deputy Manager, you will contribute to the strategic development of a nurturing, high-quality learning environment designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and outstanding outcomes for our youngest learners. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider school leadership to ensure excellence in EYFS practice, provision, and pedagogy.

Our Explorers Nursery is open five days a week, all year round, and caters for children aged 9 months to 4 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced early years professional to make a lasting impact in a thriving and forward-thinking educational environment.

Responsibilities

• A dedicated, hardworking Deputy Manager who is able to raise and sustain high standards.
• An individual with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong, positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• A Deputy Manager who can enthuse, inspire, and engage children, fostering a love of learning through high-quality interactions.
• A collaborative team member who is committed to sharing best practice and learning from others to continually improve provision.
• Someone who will work alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the nursery and the delivery of a high-quality education for children aged 9 months to 5 years.

Qualifications

A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare (or equivalent) is essential for this role.

We can offer you

• A dedicated and supportive working environment.
• Excellent professional development.

Role details

The post is for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm all year. The salary scale is Grade 13 on the School Support Staff Pay Scale £25,989 to £28,142 per annum. The Employer pension contribution is 24.4%.

How to apply

Visits to the setting are welcome; please phone the school office to make an appointment. A full job description and application pack is available on the school website. Please note, applications by CV or incomplete forms will not be considered.

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at Midday

Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025

Safeguarding

As a school we are committed to the safeguarding of our community, and we follow full safer recruitment procedures including relevant references and DBS checks.