Room Based Deputy Manager

Willowbrook Nursery; Welham Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language training

Job summary

Willowbrook Nursery in Hatfield is seeking a Deputy Manager (Level 3+), to support the nursery manager and oversee daily operations. The role requires delivering high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5, in alignment with EYFS, and deputising in the manager's absence.

You will lead staff, ensure safeguarding, manage parent partnerships, and contribute to staff training and inductions. Start ASAP with a full-time, 40+ hour schedule; salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ nursery qualification and experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead, supervise staff and deputise for the manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and supervise staff.
• Deliver high standards of learning and care in line with EYFS for 0–5 year olds.
• Promote safeguarding and health and safety across the setting.
• Build relationships with parents and conduct show rounds for prospective families.
• Support staff development, training, appraisals and inductions.
• Deputy Manager will be room based as Room Leader in the Toddler Classroom.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Child development

Communication

Education

Nursery Practitioner Level 3+

Job description

115 Dixons Hill Road,
Hatfield
Herts
AL9 7EE
07873 886671
www.willowbrook-nursery.co.uk
FULL TIME - 40hrs+
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 or above
Salary range: between 18000 and 29000 depending on experience and hours
Pay details: Monthly
Start date: ASAP
Job description: We are currently looking for a new Level 3 or above passionate dedicated person to join our team as deputy manager due to demand. The salary will be based on your experience.

A deputy nursery manager supports the nursery manager in the daily operations, deputises in their absence, and ensures high standards of care and education under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

Core Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management: Deputise for the manager, lead daily operations, and supervise staff.

• Childcare and Curriculum: Deliver high standards of learning and care for children aged 0–5 years in line with EYFS.

• Safeguarding and Safety: Promote the welfare and safety of children, maintaining strict health and safety and safeguarding standards.

• Parent Partnerships: Build relationships with parents and carers and conduct show rounds for prospective families.

• Staff Development: Assist with staff supervision, training, appraisals, and inductions.

• Deputy Manager will be room based as Room Leader in the Toddler Classroom

Nursery practitioners take a hands on role in providing a safe child care environment. All nursery assistants have full first aid training in case emergencies arise while on the job - we will provide this for you if you do not already have it. Nursery assistants also maintain a fun and educational environment for children under their care. They work closely with their manager and room leaders to develop engaging activities. If the nursery assistant also cares for children with disabilities, they adapt these programs as needed to help everyone feel included. Keep and update records to meet a child’s needs no matter who is on duty, nursery assistants keep detailed logs of each child in their care. Information in these logs may include a child’s nursery attendance, temperament, food allergies, nappy changes, and any special accommodations the child requires. As new children join their facility, they keep track of allergies or dietary concerns. Maintain a Sanitary Environment - After activities or mealtimes, nursery assistants are responsible for cleaning up messes and organising activities for the next session. They sanitise toys, kitchen tools, and other items before the children arrive, during sessions or after they leave. Nursery assistants are also responsible for monitoring each child’s personal hygiene by changing dirty or soiled clothing as needed. The type of work may change on a daily basis and you may be required to carry out other duties as necessary to meet business needs. You will be told what is involved in advance.

Responsibilities:

• Practise child development-specific theories and techniques.

• Create a physical learning environment that develops children's cognitive, social, physical, and language skills.

• Create a safe learning environment where children can play and interact with each other.

• Provide positive reinforcement and interaction to children under your care.

• Administer activities that promote early learning.; Use play as a means of promoting development in children.

• Observe children's behaviour; Provide age appropriate activities for children.

Benefits:

• Language training provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hatfield AL9 7EE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person
Interview date: Anytime
Our nursery is an all year round bright, beautiful and spacious purposeful space offering a warm and welcoming environment. Located less than a 3minute drive from the train station or a short walk. We look out onto our huge garden with lots of nature nearby. A short walk from the train station, local schools and other amenities. Our environment is flexible, adaptable and centred around the children’s learning to maximise potential, exploring, a love for learning and a home from home experience.