Deputy Nursery Manager
- Company: Twinkle Toes Nursery
- Location: Selby
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £584 per week
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Supportive and flexible ownership team
- Opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new nursery alongside the Nursery Manager
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced Nursery Managers within the group
About the Role:
Twinkle Toes Nursery is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to assist the Nursery Manager in our brand-new nursery in Selby. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants the freedom to build and shape a nursery environment with their own ideas, leadership style, and vision.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will assist and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, assist with lead and support staff, ensure high standards of care and education, and create a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children, parents, and employees.
You will be supported by a flexible and experienced owner who operates other successful nurseries, alongside the Nursery Managers who can provide advice, mentoring, and operational support whenever needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
- Work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required
- Supports the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five/eight/twelve years
- Provide high standards of care and early learning, including monitoring and reviewing provision and provide a safe, caring environment to enable the personal, emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
- Supports the team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
- Directed and support staff as agreed by the Manager.
Responsible to: Nursery Manager
Main duties:
- Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same
- Promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
- Promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
- Assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information to prospective families
- Ensure the provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care
- Lead a team of professional workers and ensure good practice at all times
- Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the nursery
- Assist with planning and organising staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory body guidelines and nursery procedures
- Assist with implementing administrative procedures such as registration, place allocation, and other related matters
- Assist with developing and implementing systems to monitor and record child development
- Assist with preparing and maintaining materials and equipment
- Be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensure staff compliance and awareness
- Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
- Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible additional needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
- Ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared
- Assist with staff development and training
- Support an effective interview and selection process, as required
- Fully support the induction of new team members
- Support the appropriate supervision meetings/processes in conjunction with the Manager
- Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the Manager
- Attend nursery management meetings and report appropriate information back to the wider team
- Assist the Manager in supervising training of students ono placement within the nursery
- Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
- Liaise with outside agencies as required
- Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
- Maintain staff awareness of fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the fire safety policy
- Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc
- Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years
- Previous experience in a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leadership role within an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage and inspire a team
- Organised, proactive, and passionate about childcare
Desirable:
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership or Early Years
- Experience developing a nursery setting
- First Aid and Safeguarding certifications
- Experience with nursery administration and occupancy management
Personal Qualities:
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare
- Has a positive and approachable attitude
- Can confidently lead a team and make decisions
- Enjoys building new systems and processes
- Wants to make a real impact in a growing nursery group
Skills
- Proven supervising experience within a childcare or early years setting.
- Strong management skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
- Excellent leadership qualities with the capacity to inspire confidence and foster teamwork.
- Organised with exceptional planning skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise confidently with staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to childcare provision in the UK.
- Ability to problem-solve swiftly whilst maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure.
- Passionate about early childhood education with a commitment to delivering high-quality care. This position offers an engaging environment where leadership skills are valued, and your expertise can make a meaningful difference in children’s lives while supporting organisational growth.
Apply Today:
If you are an experienced childcare professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new nursery with strong support behind you, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £584.00 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
