Nursery Deputy Manager; MAT Cover

Nursery Deputy Manager (MAT Cover)

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About The Role: A Nursery Deputy Manager plays a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations of a nursery or childcare setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children.

About The Nursery: Tops Mini Mariners Nursery is a 36 place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Mini Mariners, Taunton. The nursery runs several extra‑curricular activities such as Cooking School, Boogie Mites, Yoga, Tooth brushing, Football fun and more.

Location: Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Job type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £15.44 Hour

Contracted

Hours:

40 hours per week

• £700 Welcome Bonus to kick‑start your journey with us
• Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply)
• Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
• Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & more)
• Health & wellbeing support: NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
• A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!

• Responsible for overseeing a unit and assisting specialists in the nursery, such as Behaviour management representatives, SENCo, H&S rep, Equal opportunities etc.
• Ensure that suitable opportunities, activities and resources are provided for all the children relevant to their age/stage and development needs to the requirements of external organisations.
• Communicate with parents to ensure that all fees are paid and that parents are satisfied with the provision of care provided. You will also know how to operate a fees system including invoicing, collecting money, banking and reporting on financial targets.
• Ensure that all staff are supported in their training and development and their job satisfaction. Ensure that all staff are mentored/coached appropriately.
• Support the Nursery Manager and manage the setting in the Manager's absence.
• Commit to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care.

• A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted regulations.
• Proven experience managing teams and working closely with parents.

• Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
• Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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