Deputy Nursery Manager – Edinburgh | Deputy Nursery Manager Job at Thrive Teviot House Nursery
Location: Merchiston, Edinburgh
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £33,000 to £35,000/Annum
Deputy Nursery Manager – Thrive Teviot House Nursery, Edinburgh
Thrive Childcare and Education are looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager in Edinburgh to join our amazing team at Thrive Teviot House Nursery, Merchiston, Edinburgh.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of our nursery in Edinburgh, ensuring the highest standards of childcare, safeguarding, and early years education are always delivered. This Deputy Nursery Manager job in Edinburgh is ideal for an experienced childcare professional looking to progress their career within a supportive and growing nursery group.
At Thrive, we always put our children first — but we look after you too. As a Deputy Nursery Manager at Thrive Teviot House Nursery in Edinburgh, you will play a key leadership role supporting both children and staff in a positive, nurturing, and inspiring nursery environment.
As part of this Deputy Nursery Manager role in Edinburgh, you will receive a RIDACARD for anytime use, whether this is for your work commute or social activities on behalf of Thrive!
Benefits – Deputy Nursery Manager Edinburgh
- Earn An Extra £400 Per Month Through Referrals
- Birthday Holiday And Wellbeing Day Off - An Additional 2 Days Off Paid Leave!
- Christmas Week Closure And Christmas Shopping Vouchers
- Company Supplied And Branded Outdoor Jackets
- Up To 85% Off Childcare Discounts (T&C Apply)
- Cash Health Plans - Cashback On Dental Treatment & Health Services
- High Street And Gym Membership Discounts
- Free Face To Face Counselling Sessions
- Long Service Awards
- Monthly Colleague Spotlight Rewards - Cash Incentive
- Personal Progression Career Opportunities
- PVG & SSSC Registration Paid For On Behalf Of Thrive!
- Paid RIDACARD for travel across Edinburgh
- Plus many more amazing benefits!
Key Responsibilities – Deputy Nursery Manager
As a Deputy Nursery Manager in Edinburgh, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the nursery
- Leading and motivating the nursery team to deliver outstanding childcare
- Supporting children’s learning and development within the early years setting
- Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety standards are maintained
- Building strong parent partnerships within the local Edinburgh community
- Supporting staff training, mentoring, and professional development
- Helping maintain excellent standards across the nursery environment
- Acting as a role model for best practice in childcare and education
Essential Criteria – Deputy Nursery Manager Edinburgh
To apply for this Deputy Nursery Manager job in Edinburgh, you must:
- Hold a relevant BA Childhood Practice Management or Level 9 qualification relevant to Early Years, or be willing to work towards a Management qualification with SVQ3 or HNC qualifications currently in place
- Have at least 2 years’ Deputy Manager / Operational experience within an early years setting
- Have experience working with children aged 0-5 years
- Have strong leadership and communication skills
- Be passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and education
About Thrive Teviot House Nursery – Edinburgh
Thrive Teviot House Nursery in Merchiston, Edinburgh is a well-established and trusted nursery with excellent transport links into Edinburgh city centre, making this Deputy Nursery Manager role in Edinburgh ideal for commuters.
Our nursery provides a warm, home-from-home environment with spacious and airy rooms where our team can create exciting learning opportunities for children every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
