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Nursery Deputy Manager

Job details
Posting date: 24 February 2026
Salary: £39,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 March 2026
Location: Gloucestershire, South West England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Employment Hub Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: nm.dp.gl.mo

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Summary

Nursery Deputy Manager

Location: Gloucester

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum (DOE)

About Our Client:

We are a warm, welcoming and forward-thinking Children’s Day Nursery in Gloucester, providing outstanding childcare for children aged 0–5 years.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive, well-staffed nursery where staff wellbeing, development and career progression genuinely come first. Happy staff create happy children – and that belief sits at the heart of everything we do.

Our nursery is open Monday to Friday only, offering a healthy work-life balance and a positive, team-focused working environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Deputy Manager who is passionate about early years education and wants to feel valued, supported and excited about coming to work.

You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced team in a well-resourced nursery with strong staffing levels and excellent support.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring all children under our care feel engaged and supported
Supporting the team within the setting
Maintaining the highest standards when implementing safeguarding
Ensuring the EYFS is implemented and applied to all learning
To ensure our children have fun and a stimulating environment
Promoting and upholding Health & Safety for children, staff and visitors
Ensuring SEND is implemented, promoted and applied
Making sure that company policies and procedures are consistently applied and adhered to
Working alongside the Nursery Manager and over taking any managerial duties needed such as opening and closing, show arounds, employee interviews and more
Working Hours

40 hours per week
4 or 5 days per week
Shifts between 7:30am – 6:30pm
No weekends
Requirements

Full & relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Previous experience working in a nursery or childcare setting
A genuine passion for childcare and child development
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Perks)

£35,000 – £39,500 salary depending on experience
28 days annual leave + an extra paid day off on your birthday
Discounted childcare (increasing with service)
Fully funded training & qualifications (Levels 2, 3 & 5 – Early Years & Management)
Clear career progression opportunities
Overstaffed setting with floating staff & in-house bank staff
Free uniform & DBS
Company wellbeing & wellness programmes
Refer-a-Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee of the Month rewards
Support from a dedicated Head Office team
Ready to Apply?

If you’re a caring, enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for a nursery that truly supports its staff, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your early years career.

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