Join Our Outstanding Nursery Team!
Are you a passionate early years professional ready to lead with heart and excellence? Our Ofsted OUTSTANDING nursery is on the lookout for a dedicated Nursery Deputy Manager to inspire, guide, and grow with our amazing team.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Nursery Deputy Manager to lead our childcare facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in early childhood education and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills. As the Nursery Deputy Manager, you will be responsible assisting leaders to creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering their development through engaging activities.
Responsibilities
- Assist the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practices in early childhood education.
- Support a team of childcare professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programmes that promote children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their children's progress, behaviour, and any concerns that may arise.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, staff, and visitors.
- Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their curiosity and creativity through play-based learning experiences.
Experience
- Proven experience in a nursery or childcare setting is essential, with a strong understanding of early childhood education principles.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to manage a diverse team effectively.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, to interact with children, parents, and staff members professionally.
- A genuine passion for working with children and an ability to inspire others in their development journey.
- Experience in managing children's behaviour positively while promoting an inclusive atmosphere is highly desirable.
Qualifications and requirements
- Must hold an approved qualification of level 3 or above
- First Aid training
- Safeguarding training
- Should have at least two years’ experience of working in an early years setting
If you are driven to make a difference in the lives of young children while leading a dedicated team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as Nursery Deputy Manager.
Benefits:
What We Offer
- 2.5% monthly bonus will be applied to individual staff members who have no sickness/unexpected time off during the month.
- A £100 bonus for new members of staff successfully passing their probationary period.
- A £100 bonus for any member of staff who 'refers a friend' for a role within Abacus and is successful at interview.
- Paid enhanced DBS check and reimburse you for the DBS update service.
- Avensure Wellbeing Programme which offers legal, financial and emotional support – this package also includes access to Private GP appointments.
- up to 5 additional holidays (prorate) to cover the Christmas break
- Your Birthday off
- Summer and Christmas bonus
- free meals
- A supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A warm, inclusive environment where staff wellbeing truly matters
- Beautiful learning spaces and resources
- The chance to make a real impact in a growing, ambitious nursery group
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full and relevant Level3 or above qualification in Childcare
Experience:
- Management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
