Deputy Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1464444665 |
Summary
Deputy Nursery Manager – Term Time Only – £24,000–£26,000
Our client, a small, term-time only nursery rated Good by Ofsted, is looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their nursery. You will be taking responsibility for day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and maintaining high-quality care and learning alongside the Nursery Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role where reliability and practical experience are essential.
Before You Apply
- A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
- Safeguarding qualification is essential.
- Recent experience in a similar leadership role within an EYFS nursery is required.
- Applicants must be reliable and confident in day-to-day nursery operations.
Key Job Details
- Salary £24,000–£26,000 per year, dependent on experience
- 37.5 hours per week, term-time only
- Permanent contract
- Private day nursery, Early Years sector
- Ofsted rated Good
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Opportunity to influence day-to-day practice and routines
- Small, stable nursery environment
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Good work-life balance with term-time hours
What You’ll Need
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
- Safeguarding qualification
- Recent leadership experience in an EYFS nursery setting
- Ability to manage staff, routines, and room practice confidently
- Reliability and consistency in day-to-day nursery operations
What You’ll Do
- Supervising staff and ensuring high-quality care
- Support the Nursery Manager in daily operations and compliance with EYFS
- Deliver and oversee educational activities and key person responsibilities
- Maintain safeguarding, health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Communicate effectively with parents about their children’s progress
- Assist with staff induction, training, and supervision
Reference: WILL208470/JC
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