Deputy nursery manager Work, Jobs in Dorset (with Salaries)

Nursery Manager
Flying Start Nurseries —Shaftesbury
- Up to £45,916 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
- In-person
- Employee discount
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16h
Nursery Deputy Manager
Tops Day Nurseries —Bearwood
- £15.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Leadership
- School
- Employee discount
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Nursery Assistant / Senior Nursery Assistant L2/L3+
Emma's Day Nursery —Bournemouth
- £12.82 - £14.22 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Nursery Manager
Flying Start Nurseries —Shaftesbury
A qualified Early Years professional (Level 3 minimum; Level 5+ desirable). Passionate about creating exceptional environments for children and staff alike.
Up to £45,916 a year
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16h
Deputy Nursery Manager
My Little Explorers Forest Nursery —Romsey
My Little Explorers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
£28,000 - £32,000 a year
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Nursery Manager

Flying Start Nurseries -
Shaftesbury

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £45,916 a year
16 hours ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee discount
Childcare

Qualifications

Early childhood education
Organisational skills
IT
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Nursery Manager

Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Salary: £45,916 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week

Flying Start Nurseries are seeking a highly professional, exceptional and experienced Nursery Manager to lead one of our established early years settings.

Our nurseries are based within beautifully restored Edwardian homes, offering a calm, boutique-style environment filled with warmth, character and thoughtfully designed spaces — far removed from large corporate-style childcare settings.

We are looking for a strong leader who combines excellent operational management with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional early years care and education. This role would suit someone who is calm, highly organised, professional and committed to maintaining outstanding standards throughout the nursery.

What We Offer

Salary of £45,916 per year
Full Bupa Dental cover
Subsidised meals
Subsidised childcare
Team events and celebrations
Supportive senior leadership team
Beautiful, well-resourced nursery environment
Clear systems and operational support
Long-term progression opportunities within a growing nursery group

The Role

You will be responsible for:

Day-to-day management of the nursery
Leading, motivating and managing staff performance
Maintaining outstanding safeguarding, welfare and health & safety standards
Ensuring full compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements
Driving high-quality teaching, learning and inclusive practice
Managing occupancy, staffing ratios and rotas
Monitoring standards through observations, audits and action plans
Building strong relationships with parents and external professionals
Overseeing paperwork, policies and operational systems accurately and consistently

The Person We’re Looking For

You will be:

A qualified Early Years professional (Level 3 minimum; Level 5+ desirable)
Experienced in a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager role
Highly organised, reliable and professional
Calm, level-headed and solutions-focused
Confident leading teams and managing performance
Strong in communication and relationship building
Proactive, hands-on and accountable
Passionate about creating exceptional environments for children and staff alike

Essential Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in an early years leadership role
Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks
Ability to pass enhanced DBS and relevant checks
Strong IT and organisational skills
Full-time availability

Desirable

Experience achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Leadership or management qualification
Experience with audits, action planning and quality improvement

Apply Now

If you consider yourself a serious candidate, please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your leadership experience to:
[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £45,916.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare
Company events
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Private dental insurance

Experience:

Leadership: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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