Deputy Nursery Manager-£1000 Welcome Perk

WCI Brokerage; Margate; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Margate is seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the team in delivering exceptional care and education. You will mentor and lead your team in a nurturing environment while ensuring exemplary standards of early years education. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a welcome bonus and childcare perks, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£1000 Welcome Bonus

Free childcare for the first month

52% childcare discount

1 paid volunteer day

31 days of holiday

Career development opportunities

Exclusive discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in early years settings.
• Experience in managing a nursery team.
• Ability to build partnerships with families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education.
• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing nursery operations.
• Act as a role model for initiative and standards of care.
• Monitor implementation of the EYFS framework.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare Management

Mentoring

Early Years Education

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on childrens lives? At Margate, we are seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you’ll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Welcome Bonus: £1000 Welcome Bonus!
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long‑service awards.

Pay

£30,160 per annum / £14.50 per hour, based on experience (38 hours per week).

Working Hours

Monday to Friday - between hours of 7:30 until 6:00pm

Location

Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate, 10 Cowper Rd, Margate, Kent, CT9 1SX

What Being a Deputy Nursery Manager Involves

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:

• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high‑quality early years education with pride and energy.
• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
• Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.

About Our Nursery

Our, and perfectly formed nursery in Margate offers our local community an Oftsed rated Outstanding nursery in a meticulously crafted environment that fosters childrens connections with the world around them, themselves, and their peers. We are a close‑knit team with children, staff and our parents all knowing one another. Inside our nursery in Margate, you will find three thoughtfully designed rooms, each equipped with age‑appropriate resources tailored to meet the developmental needs of every child. Townsend Montessori Nursery Margate is situated just a short walk from Margate town centre and Margate train station, on Cowper Road. Parking is available to the team on the roads close to the nursery.

Application & Commitment

Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact apply today! The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.