Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Pension Scheme, Free Uniform, |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | TR16 5LG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sunny days nursery and preschool |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
1. To work under the direction of the manager and deputise for him/her as and when required.
2. To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the manager in
the organisation of a high quality establishment for children from birth to 5
years.
3. To provide high standards of childcare and education - to include the
monitoring and reviews of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring
environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of
children, through individual attention and group activities.
4. To direct and support staff as agreed by the nursery manager
5. To implement the safeguarding and emergency procedures as necessary when the manager is not available.
6. To carry out the role of the Key person, along side the role of deputy manager as appropriate.
Responsible To:
Nursery Manager
Main Duties
1 To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery, by following the policies and procedures in place.
2 To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, carers staff and visitors.
3 To assist the manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and
sending out information.
4 To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care.
5 To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times, maintaining effective use of the Early Years Foundation . To assist the manager in setting and implementing objectives, policies and procedures for the nursery.
7 To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday
rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with
Local Authority guidelines and nursery procedures.
8 To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures, to include but not limited to, registrations, place allocation, funding.
9 To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
10 To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
11 To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
12 To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
13 To ensure the provision of a high quality environment for all children. This includes those of children with Special Educational needs and to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
14 To ensure confidentiality of information received.
15 To assist with staff development and training.
16 To assist the manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the nursery.
17 Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
18 To liaise with outside agencies as required.
19 Assist the manager with the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings.
20 Maintaining staff awareness of fire drill in accordance with the code of practice.
21 To attend staff / planning meetings and training sessions outside working hours.
22 To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
23 To deputise for the manager in her absence.
Personal Development Training
1 To keep up to date with new developments
2 To review paperwork including:-
• Previous training
• Risk assessments
• Policies and procedures
• National Standards
This job description works alongside those of all other personnel. The deputy manager's responsibility is to liaise with the manager ensure that the staff team are working to their full potential.
2. To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the manager in
the organisation of a high quality establishment for children from birth to 5
years.
3. To provide high standards of childcare and education - to include the
monitoring and reviews of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring
environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of
children, through individual attention and group activities.
4. To direct and support staff as agreed by the nursery manager
5. To implement the safeguarding and emergency procedures as necessary when the manager is not available.
6. To carry out the role of the Key person, along side the role of deputy manager as appropriate.
Responsible To:
Nursery Manager
Main Duties
1 To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery, by following the policies and procedures in place.
2 To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, carers staff and visitors.
3 To assist the manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and
sending out information.
4 To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care.
5 To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times, maintaining effective use of the Early Years Foundation . To assist the manager in setting and implementing objectives, policies and procedures for the nursery.
7 To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday
rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with
Local Authority guidelines and nursery procedures.
8 To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures, to include but not limited to, registrations, place allocation, funding.
9 To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
10 To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
11 To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
12 To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
13 To ensure the provision of a high quality environment for all children. This includes those of children with Special Educational needs and to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
14 To ensure confidentiality of information received.
15 To assist with staff development and training.
16 To assist the manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the nursery.
17 Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
18 To liaise with outside agencies as required.
19 Assist the manager with the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings.
20 Maintaining staff awareness of fire drill in accordance with the code of practice.
21 To attend staff / planning meetings and training sessions outside working hours.
22 To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
23 To deputise for the manager in her absence.
Personal Development Training
1 To keep up to date with new developments
2 To review paperwork including:-
• Previous training
• Risk assessments
• Policies and procedures
• National Standards
This job description works alongside those of all other personnel. The deputy manager's responsibility is to liaise with the manager ensure that the staff team are working to their full potential.