Overview
WANTED: Super-Star Nursery Deputy Manager!
Rate - £13.50 per hour
Are you a childcare champion with a heart full of glitter, a head full of ideas, and the leadership skills to run a nursery like a dream? If you know your EYFS from your elbow and can turn a rainy Tuesday into a magical adventure, we want you to be our next Nursery Deputy Manager!
About Wonderland Nursery
Wonderland Nursery is a lively, loving nursery. We are well-established in the town of Cudworth, with children aged 0–5 visiting our setting where they are free to explore, grow, and thrive. Our team is passionate in creating a safe and thriving setting for our little ones to discover their world, one step at a time.
Responsibilities
* You’ll be the co-captain of our ship, working alongside the manager and provider to steer the nursery through the wonderful world of early years with confidence, creativity, and care.
* Lead, mentor, inspire and motivate a team of early years practitioners and auxiliary staff.
* Conduct regular supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
* Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
* Manage staff rotas, recruitment, and onboarding.
* Oversee planning and delivery of the EYFS curriculum.
* Ensure activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and inclusive.
* Monitor children’s progress and support key workers with assessments.
* Champion SEN inclusion and work closely with external agencies.
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
* Ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and followed.
* Maintain health & safety standards and risk assessments.
* Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections with confidence.
* Manage nursery budgets, invoicing, and occupancy targets.
* Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community.
* Promote the nursery through marketing and local engagement.
* Report to directors and contribute to strategic planning.
Who You Are
You’re not just experienced—you’re exceptional. You’ve got the qualifications, the know-how, and the sparkle to inspire everyone around you.
Essential Qualifications
* Level 3 or above in Childcare/Early Years Education
* Paediatric First Aid (12-hour) (or willingness to complete)
* Safeguarding Level 2 or higher (or willingness to complete)
* Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training (or willingness to complete)
* Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willingness to complete)
* Health & Safety training
Preferred Qualifications
* SENCO training or experience
Experience
* Minimum 2 years in a nursery leadership/managerial role
* Proven track record of successful Ofsted inspections
* Experience managing teams, budgets, and operational systems
* Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and EYFS
* Confident communicator with parents, staff, and external professionals
What You Get
* Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
* Additional leave after long service, up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays and birthday off)
* Paid lunch breaks
* 25% discount in childcare fees at our setting.
* Staff uniform supplied and paid for by employer.
* Employer contributions to Pension scheme with option to opt-out.
* Funded CPD opportunities.
Ready to join our fantastic team?
Send your CV and a cover letter that showcases your personality and passion to shahleena.raza@hotmail.com
Wonderland Nursery is dedicated to keeping our little treasures safe. Successful applicants will be subject to reference checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before commencing employment.
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