Deputy Nursery Manager / Deputy Preschool Manager
Golden Roots Preschool at Grangehurst
Location: Grangehurst Primary School Site, Anderton Road, Coventry
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Term Time Only, 39 weeks per year
Qualification Required: Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
Who We Are
Golden Roots Preschool at Grangehurst is a private early years nursery and preschool based on the site of Grangehurst Primary School.
We are a passionate, nurturing and ambitious early years team dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. Our approach is child-led, relationship-focused and rooted in creating a safe, inspiring environment where children feel confident, valued and ready to learn.
We are looking for a caring and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership of our preschool as we grow.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised Level 3 childcare qualification or above
- Has experience working within an early years setting
- Has strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations
- Is confident supporting and leading a team
- Is passionate about child-led learning and high-quality early years practice
- Communicates well with children, families, staff and professionals
- Is reliable, organised and able to use initiative
- Can support the Nursery Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the setting
Previous deputy manager, room leader or senior practitioner experience would be desirable.
Job Role Duties
The Deputy Nursery Manager will:
- Support the Nursery Manager with the daily running of the preschool
- Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required
- Support staff deployment, ratios, routines and daily organisation
- Lead by example and model excellent early years practice
- Support practitioners, students and apprentices with guidance and feedback
- Help deliver a high-quality, child-led EYFS curriculum
- Support children’s learning, development, wellbeing and transitions
- Build positive relationships with parents, carers and professionals
- Help ensure safeguarding, health and safety and setting policies are followed
- Support observations, planning, assessment and key person practice
- Assist with staff induction, meetings, supervision and performance support
Why Join Us?
- Supportive and passionate leadership team
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to help shape a growing early years provision
- Term-time only working pattern
- Statutory sick pay
- Bereavement leave
- Annual bonus scheme
- Private preschool environment based on a primary school site
- Opportunity to make a real difference to children and families in the local community
Safeguarding Statement
Golden Roots Early Years Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references, identity checks, qualification checks and an enhanced DBS check.
To Apply
Please email your up-to-date CV to:
[email protected]
Please express your interest and request the full job specification and application form.
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
