Nursery Deputy Manager and Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners

Tiny Tots Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established nursery is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager to lead and support an enthusiastic team. This role entails overseeing nursery operations and ensuring high-quality childcare standards. The nursery promotes a family-run environment and offers benefits such as a 4-day working week and generous leave policies.

Benefits

4-day working week

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Birthday off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Staff childcare discount

Company pension

Regular company events and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong EYFS knowledge required.
• Experience contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes.
• Confident in safeguarding and SEND practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the staff and management team across the nursery.
• Step up to run the nursery in the Manager's absence.
• Build partnerships with parents and external professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification or higher

Job description

Tiny Tots Recruitment are proud to be recruiting for a fantastic new Deputy Manager opportunity at a beautiful, long-established nursery in West Reading.

This Deputy Manager role is supernumerary, meaning you’ll work across the nursery to support the staff and management team, have dedicated office/admin time, and be confident stepping up to run the nursery in the Manager’s absence. We’re looking for a passionate leader with strong EYFS knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a real drive to inspire and motivate a team.
About the Nursery:

• Family-run setting, established over 50 years ago
• 43-place nursery caring for children aged 12 weeks+
• Expansive natural garden and access to a community garden
• Excellent transport links – close to Reading town centre, bus routes, and West Reading station
• Free on-site parking available

Benefits:

• 4-day working week
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays + birthday off!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform
• Staff childcare discount
• Company pension
• Regular company events and training opportunities

Deputy Manager Role Requirements:

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification or higher
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development experience
• Confident in safeguarding, child protection, and SEND practices
• Solid EYFS knowledge
• Experience contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes ("Good" or "Outstanding")
• Ability to build excellent partnerships with parents and external professionals
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check

Also recruiting: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner!

In addition to the Deputy Manager role, we’re also seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner who is passionate, reliable, and loves getting creative with arts, crafts, and endless nursery rhymes! With both full-time and part-time options available, if you are ready to make a real impact in a supportive, fun, and long-standing nursery setting, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today through Tiny Tots Recruitment!