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Temporary

Deputy Nursery Manager

Supply Desk
Bricket Wood
money-bag £25000 - £35000/annum
Posted: 08 May 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 06 June 2026
Ref: 225081663

Deputy Nursery Manager - Early Years Setting

Location: Bricketwood area
Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £25,000-£35,000+pa (Dependent on experience)

About the Role:

Supply Desk are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy and welcoming nursery setting.

This role is ideal for a strong senior practitioner or existing deputy manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding childcare and supporting a high-performing early years team.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help ensure excellent standards of care, education, safeguarding and operational management throughout the nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the nursery
  • Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality childcare and learning experiences
  • Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and health & safety requirements
  • Assist with staff supervision, training and development
  • Build positive relationships with children, parents and carers
  • Help maintain accurate records, observations and assessments
  • Support occupancy, staffing ratios and nursery administration
  • Step into the Nursery Manager role in their absence
  • Promote a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment

Requirements:

  • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (Level 5 desirable)
  • Previous experience in a senior nursery role (Desirable)
  • Good knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted standards
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and team-working abilities
  • Passionate about child development and early years education
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive safeguarding training
  • Weekly payments
  • Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
  • A supportive team and environment
  • Excellently equipped facilities
  • Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training)
  • Refer a friend scheme

Apply Now

If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and make a positive impact within a nursery setting, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV today to apply for this Deputy Nursery Manager opportunity.

We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.

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