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Deputy Nursery Manager / Pre-School Room Leader – Level 3
£32,600 per Annum | Shifts Between 8:00am–6:00pm
This is a lovely opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to take on a senior role within a warm, welcoming nursery that offers children a genuine home-from-home environment.
With plenty of space to play, explore and grow in confidence, the nursery encourages children to follow their interests and develop new skills through play. Outdoor learning is a big part of nursery life, with engaging experiences both indoors and outside helping children build independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
We're looking for a confident Deputy Nursery Manager / Pre-School Room Leader who can inspire practitioners, support the nursery's leadership team and help prepare children for their next exciting step into school.
What's On Offer
• Discounted childcare
• Long service awards
• Day off for your birthday
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support the Pre-School team, maintaining high standards of care and education
• Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and leadership responsibilities
• Plan engaging, play-based activities in line with the EYFS
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and school readiness
• Make the most of indoor and outdoor spaces to create exciting learning opportunities
• Mentor practitioners and support their professional development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice
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.