Early Years Deputy Team Leader

Join the adventure at Salford Family Nurseries!

Do you love sparking curiosity, inspiring little minds, and helping children grow into their full potential? If you’re ready for a new challenge where every day brings laughter, learning, and a chance to make a difference we’d love to meet you!

• 18 hours per week with flexible shifts between 8am and 6pm
• Generous holidays at 27 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time staff)
• Christmas bonus time we close between Christmas and New Year
• Easy commute onsite parking and great public transport links
• Grow your skills continuous training plus the chance to learn from Early Years pros
• Uniform provided (save your wardrobe for weekends!)
• DBS fee covered £49.50, on us
• Competitive pay up to £14,532.00 (part‑time equivalent)
• Good pension and a supportive work‑life balance
• Perks galore discounts at Salford Community Leisure Centres and free Vivup benefits membership

Salford Family Nurseries are home to five fantastic settings:
Barton Moss, Belvedere, Little Hulton, Higher Broughton and Winton. Each nursery is a warm, welcoming hub where children thrive and staff feel valued.

At Barton Moss, we even have our own Forest School – an adventurous outdoor classroom where children build confidence, skills and a love of nature.

We’re looking for passionate Early Years Practitioners who want to make a real impact. From day one you’ll be supported, respected, and encouraged to grow. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, gain professional development opportunities and be part of a team that truly cares.

Send us your CV and a covering letter telling us how you shine in this role. We can’t wait to hear from you – your next adventure starts here!

For more information or to arrange a visit, please call Angela Jones on 0161 778 0065 or e‑mail a.

We do ask that you have a relevant Early Years Qualification at Level 3 or above.

Check your qualification is relevant via the link below:

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities to develop your skills, and an environment where you will feel supported and respected.

You will receive a full and comprehensive induction across all our sites, plus access to the Starting Life Well training programme, through which you will be supported to achieve a Paediatric First Aid Qualification within three months of starting with us.

Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years while aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details on obtaining your Certificates of Good Character: