Assistant Nursery Manager
Location: Bounds Green Canopy Nursery
Job Type: Full-time
About Canopy Nursery
At the heart of Canopy is our vision for exceptional early childhood experiences. Bounds Green Canopy Nursery is a vibrant, and nurturing setting, designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. With beautifully designed rooms, a strong focus on outdoor play, and a child-centred curriculum, we are proud to deliver high-quality early years education rooted in our Canopy ethos and values.
We are now seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager who will be room-based as a Room Leader, working directly with the Nursery Manager and Director. This role is ideal for an experienced early years professional with management or leadership experience who is ready to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery.
The Role
As Assistant Nursery Manager, you will lead your room with confidence and passion, acting as a role model for the team while supporting the wider leadership of the nursery. You will play a key part in embedding the Canopy vision and ethos, supporting staff development, building strong parent partnerships, and ensuring outstanding practice across the setting.
This is a hands-on role where you will remain closely connected to the children while developing your leadership and management skills in a newly opened nursery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a room effectively, ensuring high-quality care, learning, and development
- Act as a role model, inspiring best practice and professionalism within the team
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager and Director to support the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Support the implementation of the EYFS and Canopy curriculum
- Take a lead on outdoor play and enriching learning experiences
- Support literacy-led learning, promoting language, communication, and early reading skills
- Build strong, positive partnerships with parents and carers
- Support staff through mentoring, guidance, and reflective practice
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusive practice at all times
- Contribute to the continuous development of this newly opened nursery
About You
- Hold a relevant Early Years qualification Level 3 or above
- Have minimum of 2 years experience as a Deputy, Assistant Manager, or similar leadership role
- Be confident working directly with senior leadership
- Be passionate about outdoor learning and high-quality early education
- Have strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- Be motivated, reflective, and eager to progress your career in early years leadership
- Share and actively promote the vision and ethos of the Canopy franchise
What We Offer
At Canopy Nursery, we offer a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
Salary: £37,000 up to £42,000 (depending on experience)
- A welcoming and friendly environment
- Company Pension Scheme
- 20 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Birthday “Time to Self” Day
- Discounted childcare for staff children
- Unlimited tea, coffee, herbal options, and hot chocolate on site
- Staff uniform provided
- Annual pay review
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Personal development funding (including Forest School, SEND, and additional qualifications)
Loyalty Benefits
- £500 holiday voucher after 2 years of service
- £1,000 holiday voucher after 5 years of service
Why Join Canopy?
This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a newly opened nursery, grow within a strong leadership structure, and take the next step in your early years career while remaining closely connected to the children and your team.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced early years professional ready to step into an Assistant Manager role and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch to request an application form and full job description.
Canopy Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Assistant/Deputy Manager: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
