Job Summary
Are you an experienced and passionate early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? My Little Boardroom, a small, privately owned nursery opening in Wokingham in October 2025, is seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team full-time.
We're building a nurturing, creative, and high-quality environment where children can flourish — and we need a confident, supportive leader to help us make that vision a reality from day one.
Responsibilities
* Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
* Act as Manager in their absence, taking responsibility for smooth running of the nursery.
* Assist with planning and delivering educational programmes that promote children's development in line with early years frameworks.
* Mentor and motivate nursery staff, fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.
* Build strong, professional relationships with parents, ensuring excellent communication and partnership.
* Safeguard and promote the safety and well-being of all children in the nursery.
* Contribute to organising activities that encourage children's social, emotional, and physical development.
* Support with record keeping and administration relating to children's progress, attendance, and staff management.
* Champion initiatives to continually improve the quality of care and education provided.
Skills
* Level 3 (or above) qualification in Childcare/Early Years.
* Experience in a supervisory role within a nursery or early years setting.
* Strong leadership qualities with the ability to support and inspire colleagues.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
* Sound knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices.
* Passion for early childhood education and commitment to delivering outstanding childcare.
* Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to the needs of a busy nursery environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MLB - 02
Expected start date: 30/09/2025