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Deputy Manager Location: Deighton HD2 1HJ Hours: Full-time 40 hours a week, Permanent Salary: £29,640 (dependent on experience and qualifications) Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parking Start Date: As soon as possible About them Our client are part of a wider organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of their communities. They are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play. They are seeking a motivated, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead their team to deliver the very best standards of care and education. The Role As Deputy Manager, you will: • Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, taking charge in their absence. • Act as a strong role model for staff, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care. • Work closely with room leaders to ensure quality routines, continuous provision, and environments reflect the Curiosity Approach ethos. • Support with staff development – coaching, mentoring, and ensuring consistency in practice. • Contribute to administrative and office duties such as occupancy management, registers, staff rotas, observations, and parent communication. • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance across the nursery. • Support with planning, SEND provision, and transitions, ensuring all children’s needs are met. • Play an active role in developing ideas for seasonal planning, events, and nursery projects. Wider Opportunities The role provides the opportunity to contribute to their wider work such as: • Health Projects: supporting the wider health and wellbeing of their families and their community. • Families Together: working closely in partnership with other services to ensure families access the support they need • Community Projects: Their settings are embedded in their communities, with opportunities to contribute to events, employability support and nursery projects that connect families and local partners. • Cross-site Working: As part of a wider organisation, there are opportunities to collaborate across different nurseries, sharing best practice and supporting organisational initiatives. Staff Benefits They offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing: • Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities, with encouragement to progress to higher qualifications (Level 5 and above). • Progression Opportunities: The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery and to progress within the wider organisation. • Coaching and Mentoring: Support with staff development, including coaching, mentoring, and consistency in practice. • Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey. • Staff Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, employee discounts, on-site free parking, and a supportive, welcoming team environment. About You They are looking for someone who is: • Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5 desirable). • Experienced in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting. • Passionate about the Curiosity Approach and child-led learning. • A confident leader and communicator, able to motivate staff and build strong relationships with parents. • Organised, reliable, and able to manage both people and paperwork. • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS, SEND, and Ofsted requirements. What their Nurseries Offer • A supportive and welcoming team environment. • Ongoing training and development opportunities. • The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery alongside the Manager. • Competitive salary and staff benefits. In summary: The Deputy Manager role at the Nurseries is much more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation that invests in its people, supports families, and makes a positive impact in the community. If you’re passionate about early years, community engagement, and professional growth, They offer a rewarding and supportive environment. Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a short covering note explaining why you would be the perfect fit for this role. REF-225 999