Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years & Team Growth

Fennies Nurseries; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,954 - 63,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Childcare discount

Leadership coaching

Wellbeing support

Free daily meals

Job summary

Fennies Nurseries is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to help lead a vibrant early years environment. You will support the Nursery Manager, guide educators, and uphold exceptional care and education standards.

Bring Level 3 EYFS qualifications and a strong grasp of safeguarding, with a track record of leadership in an early years setting. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development.
• Experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior practitioner or room leader role.
• Track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and safeguarding, health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery.
• Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Support team development through coaching, mentoring and feedback.
• Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across educational quality, team engagement and nursery performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Fennies Nurseries is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to help lead a vibrant early years environment. You will support the Nursery Manager, guide educators, and uphold exceptional care and education standards.

Bring Level 3 EYFS qualifications and a strong grasp of safeguarding, with a track record of leadership in an early years setting. The role offers development opportunities and a supportive leadership team.