Deputy Nursery Manager (Level 3) – [Location] – Up to £35,000 As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of a newly opened nursery, working across rooms to maintain standards, ratios, and routines. The role involves regular time in rooms alongside practitioners, with shared responsibility for staffing, practice, and compliance. Each room is fully resourced and designed for daily indoor and outdoor use, with consistent routines across the setting. Before You Apply This role requires recent experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or a strong Third in Charge. Applicants must be confident supporting staff, covering management duties, and maintaining EYFS standards. This position is not suitable for candidates without a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification. Key Job Details Salary: Up to £35,000 per year Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: Full-time, permanent Sector: Early Years / Day Nursery Why This Role Is Worth Considering Newly opened nursery with modern rooms and high-quality resources already in place Clear management structure with defined responsibilities between Manager and Deputy Regular time in rooms rather than office-only management Consistent routines and expectations across the setting Benefits including company pension, training and development, staff incentives, team events, and a day off for your birthday What You’ll Need Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Recent experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge Strong working knowledge of the EYFS Confidence supporting staff and addressing practice issues Clear understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements What You’ll Do Support the Nursery Manager with daily operational oversight Step into management responsibility in the Manager’s absence Monitor practice across rooms to ensure EYFS requirements are met Support staffing, ratios, and daily deployment Complete and oversee documentation related to safeguarding, welfare, and compliance Work directly with practitioners to maintain consistent standards of care What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and a nursery visit. Reference: WILL203345/DN