Deputy Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £104 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cheetham Hill, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 202441 |
Summary
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth running of the setting. You will help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and education, and ensure children receive a safe, nurturing, and stimulating early years experience in line with the EYFS framework.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the setting.
Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the setting.
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Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality early years provision.
Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality early years provision.
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Support staff supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
Support staff supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
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Ensure EYFS, safeguarding, health, and safety standards are met.
Ensure EYFS, safeguarding, health, and safety standards are met.
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Oversee planning, observations, and assessments across the setting.
Oversee planning, observations, and assessments across the setting.
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Build positive relationships with children, parents, and external professionals.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and external professionals.
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Step into the Manager role when required.
Step into the Manager role when required.
Requirements:
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Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Level 5 desirable).
Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Level 5 desirable).
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Experience in a senior nursery role (Room Leader or Deputy Manager).
Experience in a senior nursery role (Room Leader or Deputy Manager).
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Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.
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Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
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A calm, supportive, and professional approach.
A calm, supportive, and professional approach.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are an experienced early years professional looking to develop your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the setting.
Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operation of the setting.
-
Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality early years provision.
Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality early years provision.
-
Support staff supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
Support staff supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
-
Ensure EYFS, safeguarding, health, and safety standards are met.
Ensure EYFS, safeguarding, health, and safety standards are met.
-
Oversee planning, observations, and assessments across the setting.
Oversee planning, observations, and assessments across the setting.
-
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and external professionals.
Build positive relationships with children, parents, and external professionals.
-
Step into the Manager role when required.
Step into the Manager role when required.
Requirements:
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Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Level 5 desirable).
Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare (Level 5 desirable).
-
Experience in a senior nursery role (Room Leader or Deputy Manager).
Experience in a senior nursery role (Room Leader or Deputy Manager).
-
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements.
-
Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Confident leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
-
A calm, supportive, and professional approach.
A calm, supportive, and professional approach.
-
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are an experienced early years professional looking to develop your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.