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Nursery Deputy Manager

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 1,000 - 1,000 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stourbridge

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week, all year round
Salary: £30,076.80

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager on behalf of a supportive nursery setting in Stourbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional looking to take the next step in their career within a welcoming and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the daily running of the nursery and ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and learning are maintained throughout the setting.

You will play a key role in supporting staff, building strong relationships with families, and helping create a positive environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operations
Lead the nursery team in the manager’s absence
Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Support staff mentoring and professional development
Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
Promote high standards of care and learning throughout the nursery 

What’s on Offer

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
30% reduction on childcare fees
Flexible working patterns
Workplace pension
Life Assurance
Private healthcare package
Ongoing CPD and accredited training opportunities
Career progression and development pathways
Coaching and mentoring support
Annual Company Awards Evening
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace Mental Health First Aiders
Leadership support 

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in a senior nursery practitioner or deputy manager role
Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Passion for early years education and childcare
Relevant childcare qualification
A positive, caring, and proactive attitude 

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, placing professionals into both temporary and permanent roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

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