Join Our Team as a Assistant Nursery Manager at Apricot Preschool! This role is based across our dual-site setting and includes responsibility for the day-to-day running of the preschool, whilst supporting the Nursery Manager. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone currently in a Deputy Manager / Third in Charge role, who is ready to step up into a senior leadership role. Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Apricot Preschool, we’re seeking a passionate Assistant Nursery Manager (Preschool) to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you’ll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team. To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above, and have prior leadership experience in an early years setting. Ideally, this experience will include a leadership or supervisory position, such as Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager. Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Why You’ll Love Working With Us We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you: £1000 WELCOME SCHEME! Free On-site Parking: Available to Staff at both sites. Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family. Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off! Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services. Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards. Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community. Pay : £31,200 per annum ( 40 hours per week ). Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week between 8am-6pm Location: Apricot Preschool, Priory Park Infant School, Almond Road, St Neots, PE19 1DZ What being a Assistant Nursery Manager involves: As a Assistant Nursery Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership skills while making a real difference to children’s experiences. Your role will involve: Supporting the day-to-day running of the preschool, including staff supervision and deployment Ensuring the smooth operation of the nursery in line with policies and procedures Contributing to staff training, development, and performance management Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and safeguarding Building positive relationships with children, families, and the wider community The ideal candidate will: Have previous experience in an early year’s leadership role Be confident in managing staff and overseeing the daily operation of a setting Be committed to delivering excellent care and education for young children Have strong communication and organisational skills About our Nursery At our St Neots children’s day nursery and Preschool, we follow the Montessori approach in a home-from-home environment. The children in our care learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery offer children a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests, ensuring no two days are ever the same. We are situated on the site of Longsands College, around the back of the school, and are best accessed via Kings Road. We are just a few minutes walk from the train station, where trains run every 30 minutes to Kings Cross, London. The A1 and the A428 are nearby, with bus routes into Cambridge, making us easily accessible for commuters. Our pre-school is only a short walk away and parking is available on both sites. Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact – apply today! The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates. INDR1