Join the family as a Deputy Nursery Manager at Nanny Bears Ashwell Park, Ilminster
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career?
Are you an experienced Room Lead or Deputy Nursery Manager looking to further develop your leadership skills within a supportive, family-focused nursery?
At Nanny Bears, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people. We recruit based on values and attitude, bringing together passionate, positive and like-minded individuals who genuinely care about children, families and each other.
Our beautiful nursery at Ashwell Park, Ilminster is looking for a warm, enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our leadership team and help create a nurturing environment where every child is cared for as if they were one of our own.
About the Role
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week over four days, with Monday as your fixed non-working day, offering an excellent work-life balance while providing consistency for our children, families and team.
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in both the leadership of the nursery and the day-to-day care of the children. You will have your own key group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families, while supporting the Nursery Manager in ensuring the nursery continues to deliver the exceptional standards of care and education that Nanny Bears is known for.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager in leading and motivating a positive, high-performing staff team.
- Leading by example and modelling outstanding Early Years practice across the nursery.
- Acting as a Key Person for your own group of children, building strong partnerships with families and supporting each child's individual learning and development.
- Supporting the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the nursery.
- Helping to maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance with the EYFS.
- Mentoring and supporting practitioners in their professional development.
- Encouraging creativity, curiosity and child-led learning throughout the nursery.
- Building positive relationships with children, families and external professionals.
- Promoting the Nanny Bears ethos by creating a calm, welcoming and home-from-home environment.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys leading by example, remains passionate about working directly with children and is looking to continue developing their management career within a supportive and encouraging company.
Why Join Nanny Bears?
At Nanny Bears, we do things differently.
Our nurseries are relaxed, welcoming and family-focused. We believe our team should feel just as supported as the children in our care, creating a workplace where everyone enjoys coming to work and feels valued for the difference they make every day.
Benefits
- Your family is our family – support for life's challenges both inside and outside of work.
- Wellbeing matters – regular social events, team-building activities, wellbeing baskets and access to free counselling support.
- Personal growth – ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Recognition and reward – loyalty and commitment are genuinely valued.
- Opportunity to work within a supportive leadership team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- A welcoming, family-focused culture where everyone is encouraged to thrive.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum).
- Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Room Lead or in a similar leadership role.
- Sound knowledge of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting and motivating a team.
- Positive, enthusiastic and child-centred approach.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to use initiative and inspire creative, engaging learning experiences.
- A genuine passion for providing exceptional care and education.
Desirable
- Experience working with external professionals and agencies.
- Experience supporting inspections, audits or quality improvement initiatives.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and supporting others to grow.
Safeguarding
Nanny Bears Childcare Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safer recruitment checks.
All applicant information will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements. Applications that are unsuccessful at the initial screening stage will be securely destroyed in line with our data retention procedures.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about Early Years and are looking to join a supportive company where your leadership skills will be recognised, nurtured and developed, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact us to request an application form. Once received, we will review your application and be in touch regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
Pay: £30,992.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
