Deputy Manager (Nursery)


Company:	University of St Andrews
Salary:	£32,080 to £37,174 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Andrews, KY16 8TU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Ready to take the next exciting step in your early years career?

At the University of St Andrews Nursery, we are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and inspiring Deputy Manager to join our welcoming team and help lead our exceptional nursery setting.

Set within a beautiful and nurturing environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is committed to delivering outstanding care, learning, and support for children and families.

As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in supporting and motivating our dedicated practitioners while helping to create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Informal enquiries should be directed to ac445@st-andrews.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata

Financial contribution to relocation where applicable

Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies · Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services

Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel

Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Essential requirements

In accordance with SSSC either have: - SVQ level 3/SCQA level 7 Social Services (Children and Young People) - HNC in Childhood Practice or Working towards: - BA Childhood Practice or - SQA Professional Development Award Childhood Practice (360 credits at SCQF Level 9) Minimum of 1-2 years as Senior Early Years Practitioner or Deputy Manager. Strong organisational skills work well as part of team. Leading or managing a staff team. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Focus on delivering service excellence. Can demonstrate proactive commitment to teamwork. Flexible and adaptable Calm under pressure

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