Nursery Deputy Manager

Incy Wincys Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Bedale is seeking a Deputy Manager to support leadership and operational functions within the nursery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year’s experience in a nursery setting and a Level 3 childcare qualification. Responsibilities include motivating staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering positive relationships with parents. The role offers a permanent position, 30-40 hours per week, with a pay rate starting from £14.25 per hour, plus benefits.

Benefits

Additional annual leave

Company pension

Company events

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of leadership or management experience in a nursery setting.
• Understanding of early years principles and child development.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational running of the nursery.
• Assist in leading, motivating, and supporting childcare professionals.
• Monitor children’s progress through observations and assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Childcare principles

Education

Full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

About the role

As Deputy Manager, you will support both leadership and practice on the floor. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice
• Assisting in leading, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals
• Contributing to staff development, supervision and training
• Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement
• Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised
• Monitoring children’s progress through observations, assessments and planning
• Supporting the effective management of resources, supplies and budgets

What we are looking for

• A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Proven leadership or management experience within a nursery setting (minimum 1 year’s experience)
• Strong understanding of early years principles and child development
• A caring, calm and professional approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture
• A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families
• Enhanced DBS required
• Early childhood education experience: preferred

Working hours & pay

• Permanent role
• Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week
• Pay from £14.25 per hour, depending on experience
• Additional annual leave
• Company pension
• Company events
• Supportive management and a friendly working environment

Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) – Must live within a commutable distance

Salary: From £14.25 per hour (FTE: £29,640)

If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to work in a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.