Senior nursery practitioner Work, Jobs in Luton, Bdf (with Salaries)

Nursery Deputy Manager
Serene Steps Nursery limited —Luton
- £24,420.00 - £37,571.72 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Management
- English
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Nursery Practitioner
Grandir UK —Leighton Buzzard
- £12.21 - £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Family First Nurseries —Bedford
- £21,184.80 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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4d
Senior Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees —St Albans
- £15.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Nursery Assistant
Ashridge Day Nursery —Ivinghoe
- £12.71 - £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Cleaning
- In-person
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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Rise and Shine Day Care —London
- From £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Nursery Practitioner
Blossom Tree Montessori —Pinner
- £28,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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Senior Early Years Practitioner
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £15.00 - £15.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
Senior Early Years Practitioner
The Old Station Nursery - Royston —Royston
- £30,222.40 - £32,281.60 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Third in Charge
Busy Bees —London
- £15.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Afternoon Nursery & Pre-School Keyworker/Assistant
Normanhurst School —London
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
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10d
Senior Nursery Practitioner
Woodlodge Montessori School —London
- Experience working with children
- School
Senior Early Years Educator
Nuffield Health —St Albans
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Gym membership
Nursery Manager
HappyWoods Nursery —Enfield
- £42,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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9d
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2
Family First Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- £28,142.40 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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4d
Early Years Practitioner
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £13.30 - £14.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Annual leave
3d
Lead Practitioner
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £14 - £15 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Annual leave
Bright Little Stars - Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Apprenticeship
Impact Futures Candidate Team —Barnet
- £8.41 - £10.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
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Bright Little Stars - Early Years Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship
Impact Futures Candidate Team —Barnet
- £8.41 - £10.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Cleaning
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Early Years Practitioner
Peapods Early Learning Centre —Greenford
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Experience working with children
- Cleaning
- Annual leave
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Nursery Deputy Manager

Serene Steps Nursery limited
Luton

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£24,420.00 - £37,571.72 a year

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Childcare
Driving Licence
Management
Mentoring junior staff
Early childhood education
English
Performance management
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Early Years Foundation Stage activity planning
Supervising experience
Decision making
Mentoring
Recruiting
Safeguarding procedures
Professional development mentoring
Experience of working with children and young people
Early years foundation stage teaching
Training & development
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Early years education experience
Progress tracking
Nursery experience
Rota coordination

Full job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the overall management and daily operations of our nursery. The successful candidate will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the delivery of outstanding childcare and early years education, while creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and inspire a team, maintain high standards of practice, and contribute to the continuous development of the nursery.

Duties

Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day management and operation of the nursery.
Lead, motivate, and supervise nursery staff to deliver high-quality childcare and educational experiences.
Oversee the planning, organisation, and implementation of age-appropriate learning programmes that support children's development in line with the EYFS framework.
Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children at all times.
Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, carers, staff, and external professionals through effective communication.
Monitor children's progress and ensure accurate records, observations, and assessments are maintained.
Assist with staff recruitment, inductions, supervision, appraisals, and ongoing professional development.
Organise staff rotas and support the effective deployment of staff across the nursery.
Ensure compliance with all nursery policies, safeguarding procedures, health and safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to achieving and maintaining high inspection standards.
Take responsibility for the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
Work collaboratively with external agencies and professionals to support children's individual needs.

Experience

Proven leadership or management experience within a childcare or nursery setting, ideally in a Deputy Manager, Room Leader, or senior practitioner role.
Extensive knowledge of childcare practices, the EYFS framework, safeguarding legislation, and child development.
Experience working directly with children within an early years setting.
Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work independently, use initiative, and effectively support and develop a team.
Experience in staff supervision, mentoring, and performance management is desirable.
A relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above) is essential
A valid driving licence is desirable for attending meetings, training, or supporting nursery activities where required.

This position is for September 2026 start.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £24,420.00-£37,571.72 per year

Work Location: In person

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