Nursery Field Deputy Manager
Location – Foosteps Nursery Fradley
Salary – £31,000 per annum
We are looking for a dynamic and
Nursery Deputy Manager
to provide hands-on operational support across
Footsteps Nursery Fradley
. This pivotal role focuses on upholding high-quality standards, supporting staff teams, ensuring child safety and wellbeing, and helping manage day-to-day operational challenges, including staffing and ratios.
The ideal candidate will have a
genuine passion for early childhood education, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be confident leading and inspiring teams across multiple sites.
The ideal candidate will be confident in taking on the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), have experience with Ofsted inspections, and demonstrate a strong understanding of high-quality teaching and learning in the Early Years.
The nursery is a 114-place setting, spread across three buildings, with extensive outdoor space available.
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
£400 Qualification Bonus
– For all
Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just
6 months ! *
Generous Annual Leave
–
24 days to start, plus
bank holidays
and
your birthday off – paid!
75% Childcare Discount
– For your little ones in our nurseries
Health & Wellbeing Support
– Access to a
confidential employee assistance helpline
Career Growth
–
Personalised learning and development
opportunities to support your progress
Refer a Friend Bonus
–
Earn up to £750
through our
referral scheme
*
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.
As a Nursery Deputy Manager, you will:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, staff, families, and visitors at all times
Ensure EYFS and other regulatory frameworks are consistently met
Support the administration of medication and maintain accurate, up-to-date care plans
Provide children with engaging, age-appropriate environments, resources, and experiences
Promote professionalism, respect, and positive communication across teams
Motivate staff with creative ideas, feedback, and practical support to help achieve outstanding practice
Maintain accurate records using EyMan and other relevant systems
Carry out additional duties as required to support nursery operations
Full UK driving licence required – travel between sites is essential
Requirements:
Essential:
Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification
Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an Early Years setting
Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and safeguarding standards
Desirable:
1+ years’ experience in a supervisory or management role
Level 5 qualification in Childcare, Management, or Leadership
Experience of achieving a "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted outcome
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.