Job Description
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Solid Early Years practice starts with knowing the children, building meaningful relationships and creating experiences that genuinely engage them.
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This nursery takes a child-centred approach, giving children the space and encouragement to flourish through strong relationships with their educators. Learning is inspired through purposeful, play-based experiences, allowing children to follow their interests, build confidence and develop at their own pace.
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As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll work closely with the Nursery Manager while remaining an active presence across the setting – supporting practitioners, strengthening practice and helping ensure every child receives a consistently positive Early Years experience.
What We're Looking For n
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full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
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Previous senior experience within an Early Years setting
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Experience as a Deputy Manager, Room Leader, Third in Charge or similar would be beneficial
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Strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development
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A genuine belief in child-centred and play-based learning
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Confidence leading, supporting and developing practitioners
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
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A warm,



hands-on approach to leadership
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What You'll Receive n
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Annual leave increasing with length of service
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Discounted childcare
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Enhanced parental leave
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Sick pay
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Wellness programme and dedicated wellness day
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Training and development opportunities
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Your Role n
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Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting
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Lead, motivate and support the Early Years team
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Help embed a consistent child-centred approach across the nursery
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Encourage practitioners to create meaningful experiences inspired by children's interests
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Support high-quality play-based learning in line with the EYFS
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Coach and develop practitioners, helping them strengthen their practice
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Oversee staff deployment, ratios and daily routines
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Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety
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Build strong relationships with children and their families
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Step up in the Nursery Manager's absence and provide confident leadership
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All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
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