Deputy Nursery Manager
Rainbow Day Nursery
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2SX
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 4–5 full days per week with flexibility (e.g. full days (10 hours) with one weekday off)
Rainbow Day Nursery is looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated early years professional ready to support the Nursery Manager in leading a high-quality, nurturing environment for our children.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will:
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Lead the setting in the Manager’s absence
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements
- Promote high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and wellbeing
- Support, motivate, and mentor staff
- Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
- Assist with staff supervision, planning, and development
- Support occupancy, administration, and overall nursery organisation
The role offers flexibility across 4–5 full working days per week, allowing for a weekday off where agreed.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification
- Level 5 qualification in Early Years or Leadership & Management (desirable or willingness to work towards)
- At least 1–2 years’ experience in a senior or room leader role within an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Safeguarding and Child Protection training
- Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Strong organisational ability
- Clear Enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Experience supporting Ofsted inspections
- SENCO experience or training
- Experience supporting staff supervision and performance management
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible working pattern
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to progress within a growing nursery
If you are enthusiastic, committed, and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: [Insert Email Address]
Rainbow Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,200.00-£27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
