Deputy Nursery Manager (Level 3) – £39,000 – Permanent
The nursery is a light, spacious setting with separate rooms for different age groups, including a sensory room, a dedicated soft play room for babies, and a large garden used daily.
Practice is well established, with children regularly taking part in activities such as yoga, gardening and simple science experiments.
This role supports the Nursery Manager in leading day-to-day practice, staff, and standards across the setting, with explicit responsibility and structure.
Before You Apply
This role requires recentexperience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge.
Applicants must hold afull and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
This position is not suitable for candidates without leadership experience in a nursery setting.
Salary:Up to £39,000 per year
Hours:40 hours per week
Contract:Permanent
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
A clearly defined deputy role with shared leadership responsibility
Highly skilled team with strong early years knowledge and experience
A well-resourced setting that supports varied, hands-on learning




Structured working week with consistent routines
Benefits include the option to buy and sell annual leave, Christmas closure, an extra day off for your birthday, long service rewards, heavily discounted childcare, bonus scheme, life insurance, competitive pension, and sector-leading training
What You'll Need
Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
Provenexperience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge
Strongworking knowledge of EYFS and safeguardingrequirements
Confidence supporting staff practice and operational decisions
What You'll Do
Support the Nursery Manager with the daily running of the setting
Maintain consistent standards across rooms, routines, and practice
Guide and support room leaders and practitioners
Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and compliance requirements are met
Contribute to planning, observation, and quality improvement
Step into leadership cover when required
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