Deputy Nursery Manager (Level 3 or Above)
Location: My Little Boardroom Nursery, Wokingham
Salary: From £14.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Help Shape the Future of Childcare
At My Little Boardroom Nursery, we're doing childcare differently.
We combine an outstanding early years nursery with an innovative co-working space, giving working parents the opportunity to stay close to their children while pursuing their careers. Our vision is to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children flourish, families feel supported, and our team genuinely enjoys coming to work.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to work alongside our Nursery Manager in delivering exceptional care and education while helping to build one of Wokingham's most exciting new early years settings.
If you're passionate about making a real difference, enjoy leading by example, and want to be part of something unique from the beginning, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the nursery while maintaining the highest standards of care, learning and compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the daily management of the nursery
- Leading practice in accordance with the EYFS Framework
- Acting as a role model for outstanding teaching and learning
- Supporting, mentoring and motivating the staff team
- Ensuring safeguarding and welfare requirements are consistently met
- Planning engaging learning experiences that support every child's development
- Monitoring observations, assessments and learning journeys
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and carers
- Supporting occupancy growth through excellent customer service and parent engagement
- Assisting with audits, policies, compliance and preparation for Ofsted inspections
- Promoting a positive, inclusive and supportive nursery culture
About You
You'll be an enthusiastic early years professional who enjoys supporting others and takes pride in delivering exceptional childcare.
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Minimum 1 year's experience in an Early Years setting
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Confident communicator with parents, colleagues and external professionals
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a leadership team
- Commitment to providing outstanding care and education
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Childminder, Nanny, Room Leader or Early Years Educator
- Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training
- Paediatric First Aid qualification
- Experience preparing for or supporting Ofsted inspections
- Experience using nursery management software
All qualifications must be recognised by Ofsted as Full and Relevant.
What We Offer
We believe happy teams create happy children. That's why we invest in our people.
You'll receive:
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Discounted childcare for your own children
- Ongoing funded training and professional development
- Opportunities for career progression as we continue to grow
- Supportive, approachable leadership team
- A modern, purpose-built nursery with excellent resources
- A positive workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued
- The opportunity to help shape an exciting and innovative childcare business from the ground up
Safeguarding
My Little Boardroom Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every member of our team to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Complete an Enhanced DBS check
- Provide two satisfactory references
- Complete safeguarding training
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment guidance.
My Little Boardroom Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Experience
- EYFS: Minimum 1 year (required)
Qualifications
- Full and Relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification or above (required)
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
Work Location: In person – Wokingham
Pay: £25,420.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Licence/Certification:
- full and relevant level 3 EYFS certification? (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Wokingham, Berkshire (preferred)
Work Location: In person
