Deputy Manager (Room-Based Leadership Role)
Space Station Nursery, Droylsden
Full-Time | Permanent
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career?
Are you an experienced Early Years professional with a passion for leading others, inspiring outstanding practice, and making a real difference to children's lives?
At Space Station Nursery, we're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is ready to develop their management experience while remaining actively involved in supporting children, families, and colleagues on a daily basis.
If you're a confident practitioner who thrives in a busy nursery environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care and education, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely alongside the Nursery Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery while remaining actively involved within the nursery rooms.
This is a predominantly room-based leadership role, giving you the opportunity to lead by example, support high-quality practice, and build meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Alongside your room-based responsibilities, you will be allocated dedicated office time to undertake management duties, including administration, compliance, staff supervision, and contributing to the overall success of the setting.
You will play a key role in maintaining outstanding standards of care, learning, safeguarding, and professionalism throughout the nursery.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day operation of the nursery
- Leading and motivating the team to deliver exceptional childcare and education
- Ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children
- Supporting planning, observations, assessments, and learning outcomes in line with the EYFS
- Acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards
- Building positive partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
- Supporting staff development through coaching, mentoring, and supervision
- Taking responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence when required
- Supporting compliance, safeguarding, and quality improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Strong experience within an Early Years setting
- Previous leadership, senior practitioner, room leader, or deputy management experience
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- A positive, proactive, and supportive leadership style
- Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and education
Why Join Us?
- Career progression opportunities across our growing nursery group
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the setting
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Performance-related bonus opportunities
- Staff recognition and reward initiatives
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years leadership journey and become part of a passionate and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your application today and help us continue creating exceptional experiences for children and families at Space Station Nursery.
Pay: From £26,716.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- deputy / room leader: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
