Deputy Nursery Manager

We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team at Harborne Road.

• Work as part of the management team providing professional leadership and management to nursery staff to ensure children receive the highest standards of care and education.
• Ensure children reach their fullest potential in a purposeful, friendly, caring, and relaxing environment where they are safe and happy at all times.
• Carry out overall day‑to‑day management of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in ensuring compliance with all legislation relating to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, safeguarding and child protection, and adherence to policies at all times.
• Maintain and uphold all safeguarding procedures and early years regulations.
• Support staff teams, improve practice and foster professional development.

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualifying experience working with children aged 0‑5 years.
• Experience leading, supervising, and supporting staff teams to improve practice.
• Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Understanding of play‑based approach to children’s learning and development.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of the role of key person.
• Sound knowledge of all safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Willingness to undertake further relevant training, including some evenings and weekends.
• UK experience and UK references required for verification.
• Successful candidate will undergo a DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous staff discount on fees.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Free parking.
• Free DBS check.
• Company pension.
• Birthday off.
• Subsidised social events.
• Staff Gem Award and Staff Shoutout Award.
• Medicash.
• Private Healthcare.