Deputy Nursery Manager
North Star Day Nursery, Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Brand-New Purpose-Built Setting
Part of Grandir UK
Join the leadership team of our exciting, brand-new nursery and help shape an exceptional environment for children, families and colleagues from the very beginning.
North Star Day Nursery, part of Grandir UK, is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our brand-new, purpose-built setting in Welwyn.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to build a strong team, establish a positive nursery culture and create an inspiring environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working at North Star
North Star has been thoughtfully designed to provide a modern, welcoming and stimulating environment for children and colleagues.
Our brand-new setting includes:
- Bright, spacious and purpose-built learning environments
- Modern resources and facilities designed specifically for early years education
- Direct access from every nursery room to its own dedicated outdoor space, allowing children to enjoy outdoor learning and play throughout the day
- An on-site chef preparing fresh and nutritious meals
- A dedicated staff wellbeing garden, providing colleagues with a peaceful outdoor space to relax and recharge
- The opportunity to help shape the nursery’s culture, routines and team from the very beginning
At North Star, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team where everyone feels valued, respected and encouraged to grow.
Core Benefits
- 35 days’ annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Generous childcare discount
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day one
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About the Role
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work in partnership with the Nursery Manager to provide strong leadership and ensure the nursery delivers consistently high standards of care and education.
You will be a visible and supportive leader who motivates the team, promotes best practice and helps create a positive environment for children, families and colleagues.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the nursery
- Helping to recruit, induct, support and develop a passionate and high-performing nursery team
- Leading the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence
- Promoting high standards across the nursery environment, resources and experiences offered to children
- Ensuring children receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their individual needs, interests and stages of development
- Supporting the implementation of the EYFS and Grandir UK’s educational programmes
- Building positive and professional relationships with parents, carers and the local community
- Supporting colleagues through supervision, coaching, mentoring and performance reviews
- Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements are consistently met
- Supporting the nursery’s occupancy, staffing and operational targets
- Helping to prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and implementing any recommendations
- Promoting a positive culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to develop
What We’re Looking For
- A full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Previous experience in a Deputy Nursery Manager, Third in Charge, Room Leader or similar senior early years role
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- A confident, supportive and approachable leadership style
- Experience of coaching, developing and motivating nursery colleagues
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisation and problem-solving abilities
- A genuine commitment to providing exceptional experiences for children and families
- The enthusiasm to help establish and grow a successful brand-new nursery
Location and Travel
North Star Day Nursery is located at 82 Great North Road, Oaklands, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0TA.
Its location on Great North Road provides convenient access for those travelling from Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage and the surrounding Hertfordshire areas. The nursery is also well positioned for access to the A1(M).
More Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave of up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave of up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave of up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
- The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S and major supermarkets
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy-trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today and help us make North Star shine from the very beginning. We review applications as they are received and may close the vacancy early.
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Pay: £33,280.00-£41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
