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Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Guildford, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Guildford, Surrey

£28,000 + Review After 3 Months | 42 Hours Per Week

Great Deputy Managers don't just support a nursery. They help shape its future.

We're recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and growing nursery in Guildford seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager to join their leadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner, Room Leader or existing Deputy Manager looking to join a supportive nursery where your ideas, leadership and development are genuinely valued.

About the Nursery

Located in Guildford, this well-established setting cares for approximately 30 children across two dedicated rooms and is supported by a close-knit team of eight staff.

The nursery combines the warmth and community feel of a smaller setting with the opportunities and stability that come from being part of a wider nursery group.

Children benefit from:

  * Separate baby and toddler rooms

  * A large outdoor learning environment

  * Caring, child-focused practitioners

  * Strong relationships with families

  * Engaging learning experiences that support every stage of development

Why You'll Love Working Here

This is a nursery where people are supported to grow.

The leadership team actively encourages professional development and is happy to invest in qualifications and training that help staff progress their careers.

Whether your ambition is to become a Nursery Manager in the future or simply continue developing your leadership skills, you'll be fully supported along the way.

The Opportunity

Working closely alongside the Nursery Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring children receive exceptional care whilst supporting and developing the wider team.

You'll play an important role in:

  * Supporting nursery operations and standards

  * Leading and motivating practitioners

  * Building positive relationships with families

  * Championing safeguarding and high-quality practice

  * Supporting staff development and training

  * Helping create a positive and successful nursery culture

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll have genuine influence and visibility within the setting.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

  * Has experience within an Early Years leadership role

  * Holds a strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding

  * Enjoys coaching and supporting colleagues

  * Leads with positivity, professionalism and enthusiasm

  * Is passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for children

This opportunity would suit an experienced Deputy Manager or a confident Room Leader ready to take the next step.

What's On Offer?

✔ Starting salary of £28,000 with review after 3 months

✔ Private healthcare

✔ Manager bonus structure through the wider group

✔ 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure

✔ Four staff events each year

✔ Ongoing training and funded professional development

✔ Large outdoor learning environment

✔ On-street parking directly outside the nursery

✔ Genuine progression opportunities within a growing group

Ready For Your Next Leadership Step?

If you're looking for a nursery where you'll be supported, valued and given the opportunity to develop your leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation with Revive EYFS Recruitment

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