Deputy Nursery Manager


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	from £34,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hitchin
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Deputy Nursery Manager – Level 3+

£34,000 per Annum | 40 Hours per Week

Child-Led Learning | Beautiful Outdoor Spaces | Excellent Benefits Package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join a welcoming Early Years setting that places children's individual interests, development and wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

The nursery follows a child-led approach, with thoughtfully designed, age-specific rooms and engaging resources that support children through each stage of their development. Outside, children can enjoy spacious garden areas, a mud kitchen and a vegetable patch, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration and hands-on learning.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards of care and education, and create a positive environment where children and staff can thrive.

What's On Offer

• Discounted childcare

• Day off for your birthday

• Company pension scheme

• Sick pay

• Training and development opportunities

• Staff recognition initiatives

• Annual leave increasing with service

Key Responsibilities

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

• Lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team

• Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS

• Oversee nursery operations in the Manager's absence

• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements are met

• Support staff supervision, recruitment and development

• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues

• Assist with Ofsted preparation and continuous improvement

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.

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