Deputy Nursery Manager


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stratford-upon-Avon
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Deputy Nursery Manager – Level 3+

Up to £31,700 per year | 38 Hours per Week

A newly refurbished nursery brings fresh energy to a setting – and this is an opportunity to help ensure the quality of the Early Years practice matches the environment around it.

With plenty of thoughtfully created indoor and outdoor spaces, the nursery provides a nurturing environment where children feel secure enough to explore, become more independent and develop a genuine love of learning. The focus is on making everyday experiences meaningful, giving children the encouragement and opportunities they need to develop at their own pace.

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the wider setting, providing visible leadership across the nursery while remaining connected to the children and practitioners.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Previous senior Early Years experience – essential

Experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Third in Charge, Room Leader or similar senior position

Strong knowledge of the

EYFS, safeguarding and child development

Good understanding of Ofsted requirements and Early Years best practice

Confidence leading, motivating and supporting practitioners

Experience maintaining high standards across a nursery environment

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

The ability to support staffing, deployment and ratios

A nurturing, approachable and hands-on leadership style

Strong communication skills with colleagues, children and families

What You’ll Receive

Salary up to £31,700

38 hours per week

Discounted childcare

Christmas closure

Your birthday off

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Long service awards

Wellbeing programme

Supporting the Nursery

Work alongside the Nursery Manager to support the successful day-to-day running of the setting

Provide leadership and guidance to practitioners across the nursery

Help maintain consistently high standards of care and Early Years education

Support staff deployment, ratios and the organisation of the nursery day

Coach and mentor practitioners, encouraging strong practice across the team

Ensure the EYFS is embedded effectively throughout the setting

Help create experiences that encourage curiosity, independence and a love of learning

Make full use of the nursery's newly refurbished indoor and outdoor environments

Maintain strong standards across safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance

Build positive relationships with parents and families

Support continuous improvement across the nursery

Take responsibility for the setting 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: WILL261510/DB

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