<div><h3>Deputy Nursery Manager</h3><p>Location: Glasgow<br/>Salary: 32,000 - 34,000 per annum</p><h3>About the Role</h3><p>We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join a well‑established nursery in Glasgow.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious early years professional looking to take the next step in their career or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently maintained.</p><p>You will lead and inspire the nursery team, support staff development, and help create a positive, nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the Nursery Manager with the overall running of the nursery.</li><li>Lead the nursery in the Managers absence, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Promote and maintain outstanding standards of childcare, learning, and development.</li><li>Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and development of nursery staff.</li><li>Monitor and improve practice across the setting through coaching and mentoring.</li><li>Build strong relationships with children, families, external professionals, and stakeholders.</li><li>Support occupancy growth and retention through excellent parent engagement.</li><li>Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are consistently followed.</li><li>Assist with audits, inspections, quality assurance processes, and action plans.</li><li>Contribute to the nurserys strategic goals and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Ideally working towards, or willing to undertake, a relevant leadership or management qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in a senior nursery role such as Senior Practitioner, Room Leader, Third in Charge, or Deputy Manager.</li><li>Sound knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition, GIRFEC, and Care Inspectorate requirements.</li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and early years best practice.</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to motivate and develop teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.</li><li>A genuine passion for providing exceptional care and education for children.</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary of 32,000 - 34,000 per annum</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development opportunities</li><li>Career progression within a growing organisation</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Recognition and reward schemes</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Free parking (where available)</li><li>Staff wellbeing initiatives</li><li>Company events and team‑building activities</li></ul><h3>Apply Now</h3><p>If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated early years professional looking to progress your career within a supportive and forward‑thinking nursery, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today to join a team committed to providing outstanding care, learning, and development opportunities for every child.</p></div>