Deputy Manager Role at Secret Garden Day Nursery in Dawlish
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | EX7 9QJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Secret Garden Day Nursery Dawlish |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
A rare and special opportunity has opened up for a Deputy Manager to join our vibrant and energetic, family run day nursery in Dawlish.
The staff and children are really the heartbeat of Secret Garden Day Nursery, and we are looking for someone who can team up with the manager to really nurture that relationship. You should be calm and understanding with other staff, willing to lead and inspire them as well as maintaining a positive dialogue with parents.
Job requirements and responsibilities
Co-lead in Pre-school room
Support the manager with various admin tasks
Deputise for the manager, when required
Ensure safeguarding, welfare and EYFS requirements are met
Liaise with parents and show prospective ones around
Level 3 and above, Early Years qualification
DBS disclosure
What we offer
A child centred setting, 15min walk from Dawlish Station
Large garden and outdoor play area
A modern learning environment that is constantly evolving
40 hour week
Nursery is open weekdays from 0800-1800, 50 weeks a year.
Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive environment
Opportunities for training and professional development
Employee discount childcare at the nursery
Staff social events
Annual leave relative to working hours
The staff and children are really the heartbeat of Secret Garden Day Nursery, and we are looking for someone who can team up with the manager to really nurture that relationship. You should be calm and understanding with other staff, willing to lead and inspire them as well as maintaining a positive dialogue with parents.
Job requirements and responsibilities
Co-lead in Pre-school room
Support the manager with various admin tasks
Deputise for the manager, when required
Ensure safeguarding, welfare and EYFS requirements are met
Liaise with parents and show prospective ones around
Level 3 and above, Early Years qualification
DBS disclosure
What we offer
A child centred setting, 15min walk from Dawlish Station
Large garden and outdoor play area
A modern learning environment that is constantly evolving
40 hour week
Nursery is open weekdays from 0800-1800, 50 weeks a year.
Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive environment
Opportunities for training and professional development
Employee discount childcare at the nursery
Staff social events
Annual leave relative to working hours