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Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hampshire
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £14.68 Hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we’ve been shaping futures since 1990. As the UK’s largest employee‑owned childcare group, we know that valuing people is the key to success. When you join us, you become more than an employee, you become a co‑owner with a voice, opportunities to grow, and a share in our success. With 38 nursery sites across the South of England, we provide outstanding early years education and childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children. We’re proud to be recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025 and one of the Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK (2024).
About the Role
A Nursery Deputy Manager plays a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of a nursery or childcare setting. They ensure that the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children.
Remember the Nursery
Tops Portsmouth Nursery is a 115 place Day Nursery & Pre‑School situated in Cosham, Portsmouth. The nursery run several extra‑curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
* £700 Welcome Bonus to kick‑start your journey with us
* Relocation support of up to £3,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
* Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
* Health & wellbeing support - NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
* A generous holiday allowance - including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!
What does the role involve?
* Responsible for overseeing a unit and assisting specialists in the nursery, such as Behaviour management representatives, SENCo, H&S rep, Equal opportunities etc.
* Ensure that suitable opportunities, activities and resources are provided for all the children relevant to their age/stage and development needs to the requirements of external organisations.
* Communicate with parents to ensure that all fees are paid and that parents are satisfied with the provision of care provided. You will also know how to operate a fees system including invoicing, collecting money, banking and reporting on financial targets.
* Ensure that all staff are supported in their training and development and their job satisfaction. Ensure that all staff are mentored/coached appropriately.
* Support the Nursery Manager and to manage the setting in the Manager’s absence.
* Be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care.
What are we looking for?
* A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
* Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
* Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted regulations.
* Proven experience managing teams and working closely with parents.
Important Safeguarding Information
Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
* Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children’s Barred List.
* Successfully complete background and reference checks.
At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Excited to make a difference? Take the next step in your career and join Tops Day Nurseries.
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