Deputy Nursery Manager and Room–Co-ordinator
37 hours per week 52 weeks per year. Hours negotiable for the right candidate. Also suitable for job share.
Grade D - £27,780
To start September 2026
A minimum of 3 years Nursery experience and a Level 3 childcare qualification is essential for this role. Excellent knowledge of child development and early years foundation stage is essential for this role.
Previous Room Co-ordinator experience is preferable, but we will consider experienced nursery practitioners who are ready to take on the next new and exciting challenge in their career.
We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership skills who will build on the great foundation already in place and drive the Nursery forward. Candidates must have great communication skills, reliability and able to work using their own initiative, further personal specifications can be found in the job description.
Miss Polly’s is a thriving 67 place Nursery for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We have 3 rooms, a baby room, toddler room and a preschool room all with well-equipped gardens. The Nursery is based in the grounds of The Hurst Secondary School which it has strong links with.
Employees of The Hurst Nursery benefit from free on-site parking, discounted childcare, and on-site gym. We also offer a pension scheme, sick pay, and generous annual leave.
For a full job description and application form please contact Jane Baird, Nursery Manager: [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Friday 14 August 2026.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidates will have to complete a DBS check
Pay: £27,780.00 per year
Work Location: In person
