Deputy Nursery Manager

Co-Operative Energy Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare services company in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to ensure compliance and deliver outstanding early years education. The successful candidate will need a Level 3 qualification in early years and at least two years of experience. Responsibilities include team engagement and driving commercial success while fostering a caring environment for children. The company offers competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and employee discounts in childcare, food shopping, and travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts on childcare

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Early Years experience.
• Enhanced DBS check will be covered by the company.
• Desire to lead delivery of first-class child experiences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and outstanding results.
• Drive commercial success of the nursery.
• Deliver high-quality early education.

Skills

Leadership skills

Passion for early years education

Team engagement

Compliance management

Education

Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures – both for our little ones and our practitioners. We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all‑round outstanding results and outcomes for our children.

What makes us different?

• Competitive salary that values your expertise
• Enhanced annual leave to help you recharge and unwind
• Generous discounts on childcare so your family can benefit too
• Saving on your food shop and travel to support your everyday lifestyle
• Access to financial and mental health wellbeing apps for support when you need it most
• Flexible working options – 4 day working week option to support your work‑life balance

What will the role involve?

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager team to ensure compliance, team engagement and outstanding results. You’ll demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for success, supporting our vision to be the leading Early Years Provider. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding care and high‑quality early education, ensuring that performance standards are consistently achieved. You will also drive the commercial success of your nursery where our colleagues, families and children feel valued.

Who are we looking for?

• Full and relevant early years qualification Level 3 or above and minimum 2 years Early Years’ experience (essential)
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs)
• Exceptional ability and desire to lead delivery of first‑class child, colleague and parent experiences
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave – Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!

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If you are interested in this role or would like more information, email our team at [emailprotected]