Deputy Nursery Manager
Location: Stoke-On-Trent, ST1, UK
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours (Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 6.00pm)
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £27,500 – £30,000 (Depending on experience)
About the Role
Link3 Recruitment is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and inspiring Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership of a thriving nursery in Stoke-On-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a high-quality early years setting and driving excellence in practice, compliance, and staff development.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support, and motivate the nursery team to ensure a positive and high-performing environment.
* Maintain exceptional standards of care, safety, and early years education across the setting.
* Oversee staff rotas, training, and the accurate maintenance of child development records.
* Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies.
* Confidently deputise for the Manager, ensuring smooth operation of the nursery in their absence.
Key Requirements
* Proven leadership experience in an early years setting with in-depth knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted expectations, and best practice standards.
* Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (a management qualification or Early Years degree is highly desirable).
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
* Excellent organisational ability, with strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
* A genuine passion for early years education and for creating safe, inspiring learning environments.
Why Join Link3 Recruitment?
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we’re proud to support early years professionals in progressing their careers and making a meaningful impact.
If you’re a motivated, enthusiastic leader ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Safeguarding, Compliance & Right to Work
* Right to Work: All candidates will be required to demonstrate a valid Right to Work in the UK as part of our safeguarding and compliance checks.
* DBS: All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check (Child Workforce) prior to starting work, if not already in possession of one registered on the Update Service. The cost of a DBS will be covered by the applicant. xsngvjr
* Safeguarding: Link3 Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
How to Apply
Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to: