Assistant Nursery Manager - Perk

Assistant Nursery Manager - £1000 Welcome Perk

Join our team at Apricot Preschool and make a lasting impact on children’s lives. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Nursery Manager to support our Nursery Manager in delivering exceptional care and education.

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Prior leadership experience in an early years setting (Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager).
• Unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

• £1000 WELCOME SCHEME!
• Free on-site parking at both sites.
• Childcare perks – free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours).
• Holiday and celebrations – 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off.
• Career development – access to The National College full of training and courses.
• Exclusive discounts & wellbeing support – Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & rewards – friends bonus and long-service awards.
• Volunteer day – 1 paid day off per year.

£31,200 per annum (40 hours per week). Monday to Friday – 8am to 6pm.

Apricot Preschool, Priory Park Infant School, Almond Road, St Neots, PE19 1DZ
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• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
• Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within the team.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.

At our St Neots nursery and preschool, we follow the Montessori approach in a home‑from‑home environment. Children learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted‑rated Good nursery offers a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and verification of your right to work in the UK.

Passionate about leadership in early years? Apply today and join us to make a real impact.