Nursery Deputy Manager - Flexible Working & Growth Role

Monkey Puzzle Horsham; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Length of Service Recognition

Competitive Salaries

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Medicash

YuLife

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Flexible Working

Social Events

Job summary

Monkey Puzzle Horsham is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading the team, delivering high-quality childcare, and ensuring safe, compliant daily operations.

You will drive policies, manage staff, develop partnerships with parents, and uphold EYFS standards while fostering a positive, inclusive culture and plans for revenue and cost targets.

Competitive salary (£37k–£40k) and generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 desirable).
• Safeguarding knowledge required.
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as Third-in-Charge/Room Leader.
• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.
• A natural leader with a passion for a happy, high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Promote high standards of care and education within the nursery.
• Provide leadership and support to staff to establish professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Deploy staff to maintain required standards and implement the keyperson system.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Safeguarding Knowledge

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 desirable)

Job description

Monkey Puzzle Horsham is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading the team, delivering high-quality childcare, and ensuring safe, compliant daily operations.

You will drive policies, manage staff, develop partnerships with parents, and uphold EYFS standards while fostering a positive, inclusive culture and plans for revenue and cost targets.

Competitive salary (£37k–£40k) and generous benefits package.