Nursery Senior Deputy Manager: Lead EYFS Team & Growth

Partou Childcare; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Partou Academy training

60% childcare discount for you & IMME?

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave – 23 days + bank

Your birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Buddy Bonus

Job summary

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-school in Hoddesdon, England, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Senior Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead a dedicated team across a full-time 40-hour week.

You will ensure engaging, EYFS-aligned activities, foster safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with families, staff and the wider Partou network. This role offers substantial training, a health plan, and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Strong EYFS knowledge.
• Proven experience leading a team in an early years setting.
• Passion for early years education.
• Confidence in supporting children’s learning and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the nursery and support the Nursery Manager.
• Lead and inspire the team to provide high-quality early years education.
• Ensure children engage in stimulating activities aligned with EYFS.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment and build partnerships with families.
• Support safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Child development understanding

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Partou Hoddesdon Day Nursery & Pre-school in Hoddesdon, England, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Senior Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead a dedicated team across a full-time 40-hour week.

You will ensure engaging, EYFS-aligned activities, foster safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with families, staff and the wider Partou network. This role offers substantial training, a health plan, and a generous benefits package.