Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
At Looby Loos Nursery, we believe that happy children thrive when they are surrounded by happy, supported and passionate adults. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and inspiring Deputy Nursery Manager to join our team and play a key role in leading our nursery team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is ready to develop their leadership skills, make a real difference and help create an environment where children, families and practitioners feel valued and supported.
About the role
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth, effective and inspiring day-to-day running of the nursery.
You will:
- Lead, support and motivate our dedicated nursery team.
- Help create a positive, inclusive and child-centred environment.
- Provide guidance and encouragement to practitioners, helping them achieve their best.
- Support the planning and delivery of outstanding learning and development opportunities for children.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Promote high standards of safeguarding, care, learning and wellbeing.
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting.
- Lead by example, creating a positive culture where everyone feels valued.
- Help develop and mentor team members, encouraging continuous professional growth.
Why join Looby Loos?
At Looby Loos, you won't just be joining a nursery — you'll be joining a team that genuinely cares.
We are passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where children can learn through play, develop their confidence and feel safe to be themselves.
We also believe in investing in our people. As part of our team, you'll have opportunities for:
Professional development and training
A supportive and friendly team environment
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
A workplace where your ideas, skills and experience are valued
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about providing outstanding care and education for young children.
- Confident and positive when leading a team.
- A great communicator who can build strong relationships.
- Organised, reliable and able to take initiative.
- Supportive, approachable and committed to developing others.
- Ready to embrace a leadership role and grow with the nursery.
- Committed to creating a truly child-centred environment.
Relevant Early Years qualifications and leadership experience are essential (minimum Level 3 qualification, level 4, 5 and 6 preferable and 1 year in a leadership role)
Ready to make a difference?
If you're an enthusiastic Early Years professional looking for a role where you can lead, inspire, develop and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and be part of the Looby Loos family and help us give every child the happiest possible start!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- What is your highest level of childcare qualification?
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Team Leading/Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
