Deputy Nursery Manager


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Deputy Nursery Manager

Up to £33,000 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

Take the next step in your early years career with a nursery where your leadership will make a real difference.

Our client is looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join their Good Ofsted-rated nursery. Set within a charming converted property, this small, homely setting offers a warm and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn every day.

With well-equipped playrooms, inviting garden areas, and smaller group sizes, the nursery provides children with the individual care and attention they need to flourish.

Working alongside the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education, and ensure every child receives the very best start in life.

What We're Looking For

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Previous experience as a

Deputy Nursery Manager,

Third in Charge, or an experienced

Room Leader ready to step into a deputy role

Strong understanding of the EYFS framework

Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Passion for delivering outstanding early years education

What's On Offer

Additional day off for your birthday

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Benefits and rewards portal

Competitive annual leave package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery

Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery

Lead, motivate, and support the nursery team to deliver exceptional care and education

Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive

Support practitioners through coaching, mentoring, and professional development

Monitor children's progress and promote high-quality learning experiences across the nursery

Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards are consistently maintained

Deputise for the Nursery Manager in their absence

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL238318/DB

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