Deputy Nursery Manager
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Shoreditch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 8 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Deputy Nursery Manager
£36,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week
A well-designed nursery gives children the freedom to move, explore, create and learn in ways that feel natural to them – and gives the team an environment where great Early Years practice can really flourish.
Set within a modern building, this nursery offers bright, spacious rooms thoughtfully designed around the needs of different age groups. The environments encourage creativity, imagination and development, while the outdoor play area gives children plenty of opportunities to be active, explore and enjoy time outside.
We’re looking for an experienced Early Years professional to step into a key Deputy Nursery Manager role, combining hands-on leadership with the day-to-day running of the setting.
What We’re Looking For
A
full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
Previous senior Early Years experience – essential
Experience as a Deputy Manager, Room Leader, Third in Charge or similar would be ideal
Strong knowledge of the
EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
Confidence leading, motivating and supporting a nursery team
Experience maintaining high standards of care, learning and compliance
Strong organisational and communication skills
A positive, hands-on leadership style
A passion for creating environments that encourage
creativity, independence and development
What You’ll Receive
£36,000 per year
Competitive annual leave
Discounted childcare
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme
Wellbeing programme
Training and development opportunities
Your Role
Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the nursery
Lead, support and develop practitioners across the setting
Help ensure consistently high standards of care and Early Years education
Support the effective delivery of the EYFS across different age groups
Oversee staff deployment, ratios and daily routines
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety
Support practitioners with observations, planning and professional development
Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
Provide confident leadership in the Nursery Manager’s 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: WILL258195/TH
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