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Deputy Nursery Manager

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Location: Stoke Newington
Company: Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 1462538646

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Summary

Deputy Nursery Manager (Level 3) – [Location] – Up to £35,000



As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of a newly opened nursery, working across rooms to maintain standards, ratios, and routines. The role involves regular time in rooms alongside practitioners, with shared responsibility for staffing, practice, and compliance. Each room is fully resourced and designed for daily indoor and outdoor use, with consistent routines across the setting.



Before You Apply



  • This role requires recent experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or a strong Third in Charge.

  • Applicants must be confident supporting staff, covering management duties, and maintaining EYFS standards.

  • This position is not suitable for candidates without a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.



Key Job Details



  • Salary: Up to £35,000 per year

  • Hours: 40 hours per week

  • Contract: Full-time, permanent

  • Sector: Early Years / Day Nursery



Why This Role Is Worth Considering



  • Newly opened nursery with modern rooms and high-quality resources already in place

  • Clear management structure with defined responsibilities between Manager and Deputy

  • Regular time in rooms rather than office-only management

  • Consistent routines and expectations across the setting

  • Benefits including company pension, training and development, staff incentives, team events, and a day off for your birthday



What You’ll Need



  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

  • Recent experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge

  • Strong working knowledge of the EYFS

  • Confidence supporting staff and addressing practice issues

  • Clear understanding of safeguarding and regulatory requirements



What You’ll Do



  • Support the Nursery Manager with daily operational oversight

  • Step into management responsibility in the Manager’s absence

  • Monitor practice across rooms to ensure EYFS requirements are met

  • Support staffing, ratios, and daily deployment

  • Complete and oversee documentation related to safeguarding, welfare, and compliance

  • Work directly with practitioners to maintain consistent standards of care



What Happens After You Apply


Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and a nursery visit.



Reference: WILL203345/TH


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