Deputy Nursery Manager - Join Our Brand-New Tettenhall Nursery!
Location: Tettenhall, WV3 9PE Salary: £32,032 per annum plus benefits Contract: Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday | Shifts between 7:30am–6:00pm
Are you an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Shooting Stars Nurseries is thrilled to be opening a brand-new, fully refurbished nursery in Tettenhall in early 2026 — and we’re looking for a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to help bring it to life!
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape a nursery from the very beginning. You’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager and senior leadership team to create a warm, inspiring, and high-quality environment for children, families, and staff.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the nursery
* Acting as Designated Officer in Charge in the Manager’s absence
* Leading and mentoring staff across base rooms to deliver outstanding care and education
* Supporting recruitment, inductions, and ongoing staff development
* Promoting a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
* Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and EYFS standards are consistently met
* Building strong, positive relationships with families and external agencies
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a confident, caring, and proactive leader who is passionate about early years education and ready to take on a new challenge. You’ll bring:
* A full and relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher)
* At least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience in early years
* Proven leadership or supervisory experience
* Strong communication, organisational, and safeguarding skills
* A positive, flexible, and professional attitude
Why Join Shooting Stars?
We offer a supportive, inclusive culture where your wellbeing and career development come first.
* Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team
* Help shape a brand-new nursery from the ground up
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development
* A chance to make a lasting impact on children’s early learning experiences
Safeguarding Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our care and expect all those employed by Shooting Stars Nurseries to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Benefits
Our benefits include:
* Career progression across our network of 6 local nurseries
* Funded training, CPD, coaching & mentoring
* Annual pay & benefits review + 50% childcare discount
* Paid holiday increasing with service
* Mental Health First Aid, EAP & Team Voice feedback sessions
* Free uniform, DBS check & a dedicated team break room with snacks and drinks
* Monthly GEM Awards, team socials & annual recognition events
Vacancy Reference: TT DEP 30.09.25
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