Nursery Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Location: Baby Bede Day Nursery
Contract: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join Our Team
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, and caring Deputy Nursery Manager to join our friendly team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspiring early years professional to support the day-to-day running of our nursery while helping to maintain the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding.
Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help lead and motivate the team, ensure compliance with EYFS and regulatory requirements, and create a warm, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the nursery.
- Lead, inspire, and mentor the staff team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
- Ensure the nursery operates in line with the EYFS framework, safeguarding requirements, and all relevant policies and procedures.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and external professionals.
- Monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and children's development.
- Assist with staff supervision, coaching, training, and performance management.
- Help maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.
- Act as the Nursery Manager in their absence.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- A Level 3 qualification in Early Years (minimum), with Level 5 or above desirable.
- Previous experience in a senior room leader, deputy manager, or management role within an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- A passion for providing high-quality care and education.
- A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work well under pressure.
We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Supportive and welcoming team environment.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunities to further develop your leadership skills.
- Workplace pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Employee wellbeing support.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, and undergo all safer recruitment checks.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate early years professional looking for an exciting leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to info @babybede.org by the 7th August .
Work Location: In person
