Early Years Deputy Nursery Manager (2 Positions Available)
Locations:
- Site 1: 6-8 Winchester Avenue, Lancaster, LA1 4HX
- Site 2: Lancaster & Morecambe College, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2TY
- Salary:
- £15.00 per hour
- Hours:
Permanent, Minimum 33 hours per week. Shift Pattern: 4 days per week (Includes 2x 8:00am starts and 2x 6:00pm finishes)
Due to an exciting period of expansion, our welcoming, family-run private day nursery is growing! We now have two fantastic leadership positions available across our beautifully equipped Lancaster sites.
Are you an experienced Early Years leader looking for a role that perfectly balances hands-on teaching with dedicated management time? This unique role is meticulously split to give you the best of both worlds: 2 days completely office-based to focus on administration, compliance, and leadership, and 2 days counted in the floor ratios to inspire our staff and interact with our wonderful children.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: £15.00 per hour.
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 33 hours per week.
- Financial Rewards: Annual discretionary performance bonus after 1 year of continuous service.
- Health & Wellbeing: Partial sick pay scheme activated after 1 year of continuous service.
- Commuter Perk: On-site free parking at the college location. Free on-street parking at the Bowerham site.
- True Work-Life Balance: Dedicated, non-contact office days built into your weekly rota.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing CPD, training, and career progression across an expanding setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Nursery Leadership: Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of your designated site, stepping up to lead in their absence.
- Office & Administration (2 Days): Manage parent enquiries, update learning software, assist with staff rotas, and ensure strict compliance with EYFS framework and Ofsted regulations.
- Practice & Mentoring (2 Days): Work directly on the floor in ratio, role-modelling exceptional early years practice, mentoring room leaders, and ensuring high-quality care.
- Safeguarding: Act as a Deputy DSL to maintain a safe, welcoming environment.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: A minimum of a full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (Level 5, Degree, or EYTS is highly desirable).
- Experience: Proven experience as a Deputy Manager, Third-in-Charge, or an experienced Senior Room Leader looking to step up, or a practitioner with more than 2 years experience.
- Flexibility: Ability to work a rota that includes two 8:00am starts and two 6:00pm finishes.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of the EYFS, excellent communication skills, and confidence using nursery management software.
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career with a supportive, independent team, we would love to hear from you! Please let us know in your application if you have a preferred site location.
Submit your CV to [email protected] or contact Joanne Steel, Kerry Evans or Lyndsey Hunter at 01524 36992/01524 61622.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
