Nursery – Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery and Pre-School
Salary – From £34,695 per annum FTE
Contract - Fixed Term until 1st January 2027 | Full Time | 40 hrs | Mon-Fri
Location – Cambridge
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Little DISCoveries Nursery which is located in the heart of Cambridge’s vibrant Biomedical Campus. Bright Horizons Little Discoveries Day Nursery & Preschool offers early years professionals a modern, purpose-built setting within a brand-new amenities hub. The nursery features spacious rooms tailored to different age groups, and staff benefit from access to on-site facilities including a café and gym—creating a truly supportive and balanced working environment. Commuting is easy, with excellent transport links to central Cambridge and surrounding areas, plus the added convenience of being located within a major employment and research hub.
Our Benefits
1. From £34,695 per annum FTE
2. Childcare discount of 75% for first child
3. Enhanced parental leave
4. 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
5. Pension
6. Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
7. Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
*Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.
What we’re looking for
8. Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
9. Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
10. Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
11. Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
12. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
13. Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
14. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
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We look forward to receiving your application!