Deputy Nursery Manager - £33,000

Based in Amersham, this nursery offers carefully refurbished indoor spaces designed to spark curiosity, alongside fully equipped outdoor areas with mud kitchens and climbing frames.

Learning through play is central to daily practice, with authentic, natural resources used to encourage exploration and independence. As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead this environment - supporting practitioners and ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality early years education and care.

Before You Apply

• You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.

• Recent senior experience within a nursery setting is essential.

• This role requires confidence leading staff and supporting operational management.

Key Job Details

• Salary up to £33,000 per annum

• 40 hours per week

• Full-time, permanent contract

• Early Years Nursery setting

• Leadership role supporting EYFS delivery and nursery compliance

What You’ll Need

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

• Senior experience within a nursery or early years setting

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations

• Experience supervising or mentoring staff

• Confidence managing ratios, rotas and day-to-day operations

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Clear progression within early years leadership

• Blend of management and time in rooms

• Fully equipped outdoor spaces including mud kitchens and climbing frames

• Heavily discounted childcare

• Enhanced parental leave

• Day off for your birthday

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• Health and wellbeing support

What You’ll Do

• Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and staffing

• Lead room leaders and practitioners to maintain high-quality EYFS practice

• Monitor planning, observations and assessment standards

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

• Build strong relationships with parents and external professionals

• Step into full managerial responsibility in the Manager’s absence

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Reference: WILL209692/JC

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