Nursery Deputy Manager

Are you an experienced and confident Early Years Leader looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and welcoming nursery setting?

A lovely day nursery based in Oldbury is seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join their team on a long-term basis, starting as soon as possible until the end of the academic year, with the potential to become a permanent position from September.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, lead and inspire the staff team, and ensure high standards of care and education are consistently met. The nursery has a strong reputation for its nurturing environment, positive staff culture, and child-centred approach.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the nursery.

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting the early years team to maintain high standards of practice.

• Acting as SENco, supporting children with additional needs and liaising with parents and external professionals.

• Ensuring compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and nursery policies and procedures.

• Supporting staff development, observations, and assessments.

• Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies.

• Maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for all children.

To be successful in this Deputy Nursery Manager role, you will need:

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Early Years (Level 3 desirable).

• Significant experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within Early Years.

• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.

• Experience supporting children with SEND and confidence in fulfilling the SENCo role.

• Excellent communication, organisation, and team leadership skills.

• A proactive, caring, and professional approach.

Working as a Deputy Nursery Manager through Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive pay, ranging from £28,325 - £33,535 per annum.

• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their pay.

• Pension Contributions.

• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.

• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.

This Deputy Nursery Manager position is based in Oldbury, easily commutable from nearby areas such as Smethwick, West Bromwich, Langley and Rowley Regis. The nursery offers good transport links and on-site parking.

Apply now to become a Deputy Nursery Manager and contact us for more details. We look forward to supporting you with your next career step!

Legal:
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.