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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Your birthday off

Discounted childcare

Employee benefits portal

Sector-leading training

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Early Years leader to support the Nursery Manager, guide Room Leaders and uphold standards across safeguarding and Ofsted expectations. The role combines leadership duties with hands-on time in rooms to stay connected with children and staff.

Working 40 hours per week, salary up to £35,000, with access to sector-leading training, discounted childcare and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification required.
• Experience in a senior nursery role with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
• Confidence in managing staff performance and operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day running of the setting.
• Oversee room leaders to maintain planning and assessment standards.
• Monitor safeguarding, health and safety and compliance procedures.
• Manage staff deployment and ratios across rooms.
• Contribute to staff supervision, performance management and training.
• Maintain professional communication with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

Senior nursery leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager Level 3 – Up to £35,000

Days here are centred around play-led learning, natural materials and stimulating spaces that encourage children to explore, develop and learn at their own pace. We’re looking for an experienced Early Years leader who can work alongside the Nursery Manager, guide Room Leaders and help keep standards high across staffing, safeguarding and everyday practice.

This position combines leadership responsibilities with time in the rooms, keeping you connected to both the team and the children.

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Proven
• experience in a senior nursery role with leadership
• responsibility
• Strong working knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
• Confidence managing staff performance and operational decisions

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Salary up to £35,000
• 40 hours per week
• Dedicated time for both
• leadership duties and room-based practice
• Sector-leading training and ongoing professional development
• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Your birthday off
• Employee benefits portal

What You’ll Do

• Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting
• Oversee room leaders to maintain planning and assessment standards
• Monitor safeguarding, health and safety and compliance procedures
• Manage staff deployment and ratios across rooms
• Contribute to staff supervision, performance management and training
• Maintain professional communication with parents and external agencies

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion before formal interview.