Deputy Nursery Manager


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Mitcham
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Deputy Nursery Manager

£31,200 per year | 40 Hours per Week

Strong Early Years practice starts with knowing the children, building meaningful relationships and creating experiences that genuinely engage them.

This nursery takes a child-centred approach, giving children the space and encouragement to flourish through strong relationships with their educators. Learning is inspired through purposeful, play-based experiences, allowing children to follow their interests, build confidence and develop at their own pace.

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager while remaining an active presence across the setting – supporting practitioners, strengthening practice and helping ensure every child receives a consistently positive Early Years experience.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Previous senior experience within an Early Years setting

Experience as a Deputy Manager, Room Leader, Third in Charge or similar would be beneficial

Strong understanding of the

EYFS, safeguarding and child development

A genuine belief in

child-centred and play-based learning

Confidence leading, supporting and developing practitioners

Strong organisational and communication skills

The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

A warm, hands-on approach to leadership

What You’ll Receive

Annual leave increasing with length of service

Discounted childcare

Enhanced parental leave

Sick pay

Wellness programme and dedicated wellness day

Training and development opportunities

Your Role

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

Lead, motivate and support the Early Years team

Help embed a consistent child-centred approach across the nursery

Encourage practitioners to create meaningful experiences inspired by children's interests

Support high-quality play-based learning in line with the EYFS

Coach and develop practitioners, helping them strengthen their practice

Oversee staff deployment, ratios and daily routines

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety

Build strong relationships with children and their families

Step up in the Nursery Manager's absence and provide confident leadership

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: WILL258723/JC

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