Deputy Nursery Manager – Up to £33,000 Children move confidently between bright, age-specific playrooms and a large outdoor space where they can enjoy many adventures and the opportunity to learn. As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll be present on the floor, guiding practice, supporting room leaders, and keeping standards high across the setting. Before You Apply A full and relevant Level 3 qualification is required. You must have senior experience within a nursery setting. This role is not suitable for candidates without senior experience within a nursery. Key Job Details Salary: Up to £33,000 per year 40 hours per week Full-time, permanent contract Private day nursery Ofsted-regulated setting Why This Role Is Worth Considering Large outdoor learning environment Access to funded training and development Competitive annual leave plus birthday leave Heavily discounted childcare Pension scheme Enhanced parental leave Health and wellbeing support and benefits portal What You’ll Need Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Proven senior experience within a nursery setting Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements Experience supporting or supervising other practitioners What You’ll Do Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operational oversight Lead staff practice across rooms to maintain EYFS and safeguarding standards Supervise, mentor, and support room leaders and practitioners Monitor planning, observations, and learning records Manage staffing ratios and assist with rotas Step into the Manager role in their absence What Happens After You Apply Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and nursery walk-round. Reference: WILL203974/DB INDCHI