Deputy Nurse Manager
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Gloucester |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1493164573 |
Summary
Deputy Nursery Manager
Up to £33,000 per annum | Full-Time, 40 hours per week | Ofsted Good Rated
Our client is a welcoming, well-resourced nursery with a genuine passion for early childhood development. With spacious playrooms, a wonderful outdoor garden, and a warm, nurturing team, this nursery gives children the very best environment to learn, explore, and thrive.
Holding a Good Ofsted rating, our client is now looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership team and help drive the nursery's vision of inspiring every child to reach their full potential.
About the Position
This is a varied and rewarding role with a split between room-based hours and supernumerary time, giving the Deputy Nursery Manager the opportunity to stay hands-on with the children while also developing their leadership and management skills.
What Our Client Is Looking For
- Level 3 Early Years qualification or above — essential
- Experience in a senior role within a nursery setting — essential
- A strong understanding of EYFS and child development
- A warm, nurturing approach with a genuine love for working with young children
- Confident leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a team
What's on Offer
- Up to £33,000 per annum
- Room-based & supernumerary split role
- Discounted childcare
- Bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Benefits & rewards portal
- Training & development opportunities
- Wellbeing & GP programme
- Ofsted Good rated setting
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting
- Leading by example across the rooms, acting as a role model for the team
- Ensuring the delivery of stimulating, developmentally appropriate activities
- Supporting staff with observations, planning, and EYFS documentation
- Helping to maintain Ofsted compliance and high-quality practice throughout
- Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required
Why This Nursery?
It's a place where practitioners are genuinely valued, children are at the heart of everything, and every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference in a child's early years journey.
How to Apply
If you hold a Level 3 or above and are ready to take the next step as a Deputy Nursery Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.
Reference: WILL227273/DB
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