Deputy Nursery Manager


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£32,500 - £36,000 depending on experience
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Henley-On-Thames, RG9 1HS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds, and creating a magical learning environment? We’re looking for an inspirational and passionate Early Years professional to lead and support an incredible team of nursery staff and children, someone who will feel excited about working with us to realise our ambitious plans for our growing nursery. If you think this could be you, we have a fantastic package for you, and a warm welcome awaits!We invite applications from experienced candidates to contribute further to standards of excellence, who love children and aspire to work in a happy and fulfilling environment. Henley Day Nursery are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager with extensive knowledge of the EYFS Framework to lead our Nursery staff in implementing our engaging curriculum. You will also cover the Nursery Manager role in their absence. We are inviting applications from candidates who are at least Level 3 qualified and have had some leadership experience within a nursery setting.Hours, Salary & Benefits:Hours: 40 hours per week, year-round. Permanent role. Salary: £32,500 - £36,000 depending on experience and qualificationsBenefits: 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery5% employer pension Complementary lunch 20 days paid holiday + bank holidaysAccess to the group's counselling scheme Personal accident at work cover Shopping discount card Access to fully funded apprenticeships Discretionary Christmas stand down Opportunities for career development within the Wishford group of schoolsJob Description:Support the nursery managerLead by exampleImplement our inspiring curriculumRelationships with parentsCompliance and safetyWorking with the teamPlease read full job description in the candidate pack attachedSkills and qualifications:NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent (essential)2 years experience in a leadership role within nurseriesA confident and sensitive communicator with both adults and childrenA focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early educationAn ability and interest in teaching outdoors (gardening, wildlife, adventure) is beneficialA positive, hard-working, can-do attitude

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