Nursery Deputy Manager * £1,000 welcome bonus*

Storal Learning Ltd; Hove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Hove seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their management team. The role involves ensuring high standards of childcare, leading staff, and promoting a love of learning. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and managerial experience.

Benefits

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

Performance bonuses

50% childcare discount

Annual wellness day off

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Dedicated learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role, including nursery administration or similar.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of childcare and early years education.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire educators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Nursery: Blueberry Nursery School, Hove, 5 Davigdor Road, Hove, Brighton BN3 1QB

Hours:

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary:

Up to £15.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus

Benefits:

• Performance related bonus
• 50% childcare discount
• Wellness day
• And much more

About Blueberry Nursery School

Highly sought after and reputable, Blueberry in Hove is an ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated nursery school.

About you

You are a Level 3 or above qualified, Senior Early Years Educator / Senior Practitioner / Senior Nursery Nurse / Room leader who is ready for your next step or, you may even be an experienced Deputy Manager or similar, thriving on leading by example and inspiring others. Either way, we'd love to hear from you.

You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, whilst motivating your team to do the same.

You have a natural, nurturing openness, along with a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards for young children in the UK.

What you'll be doing

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be a key part of the nursery management team, ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies, and resources to deliver high standards of childcare and early years education.

You will identify areas for improvement, whether related to learning and teaching techniques or creating stimulating experiences and environments for children and educators. You will embrace inclusivity to meet the individual needs of all within your care.

You will promote a love of learning through high-quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring all children are safe and engaged in rich, stimulating experiences. You will lead, motivate, and inspire educators, manage ratios through staff rotas, attract new hires, and provide development opportunities. You will also deputise for the Nursery Manager during their absence.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent
• Experience in a managerial role, including nursery administration or similar
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
• Alignment with Storal values around responsibility, openness, and teamwork, with experience in staff training and support
• Demonstrable leadership qualities, ideally within Early Years
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults

What you'll get

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications
• Performance bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Access to retail and other discounts via Perkbox
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 22 days after 2 years and 25 days after 5 years
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group across England committed to high standards, teamwork, and growth. We value creating an environment where children and staff thrive. If you share these values, a Storal nursery could be your next career step.

Storal is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. All staff will undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS and references.