Love early years… but tired of settings that have lost the joy?
At Charnwood Nursery & Pre-school Group (CNPG) we believe nursery should still feel magical.
Messy play. Big laughs. Strong relationships. Meaningful learning. Teams that genuinely care about each other.
For almost 25 years we’ve been building something different:
* High standards without the corporate coldness
* A place where creativity is welcomed
* A team culture built around Growth, Belonging & Joy
* Beautiful environments where children AND adults thrive
We’re now looking for an exceptional Practice Based Deputy Manager to join our team.
This is NOT an office-bound deputy role.
You will be:
* In the rooms
* Supporting practice
* Coaching educatorsBuilding parent relationships
* Creating magical learning experiences
* Leading from the front
We believe the best leaders in early years are visible, approachable and deeply connected to the children, team and curriculum.
Why people love working here
* Growth: We love learning. From coaching and CPD to leadership development, Forest School opportunities and much more, we invest in our people.
* Belonging: We’re more than a team. We support each other, celebrate together and genuinely have each other’s backs.
* Joy: We believe fun matters. Mud kitchens, music festivals, spontaneous adventures and magical moments are part of everyday life here.
You’ll probably fit right in if you…
* Believe early years education matters
* Bring warmth, energy and creativity
* Love building relationships
* Naturally support your team
* Want to grow professionally
* Aren’t afraid of getting messy
* Read this and thought: "OMG. THESE ARE MY PEOPLE."
BENEFITS
* Birthday day off
* £50 birthday voucher
* Christmas closure (fully paid)
* Wellbeing support
* Staff discounts
* Training & progression
* Forest School opportunities
* Recognition & celebrations
* Supportive leadership
* Beautiful learning environments
* Personal Trainer Led Bootcamp
* Social Events
* Team Building
* 4-day working week
* Competitive Salary
Ready to love nursery again?
It’s messy. It’s full-on. It’s the best thing you will ever do.
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