Day Nursery Deputy Manager

Odin Recruitment Group • Permanent • Leicester, Leicester, England, United Kingdom • £38k - £42k / year • 4h ago

Nursery Manager

Location: Narborough
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, permanent

Our client, a well-established early years setting, is seeking an experienced and motivated Nursery Manager to lead their team and oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who is passionate about high-quality early years education, team development, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive.

The Role

Lead and manage the nursery in line with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
Inspire, support and develop a committed staff team
Ensure high standards of care, learning and development across all rooms
Manage staffing, ratios, rotas and performance
Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals
Oversee compliance, policies, audits and inspections
Manage budgets, occupancy and operational efficiency

The Ideal Candidate

Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Previous experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up
Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
Confident people manager with excellent communication skills
Organised, professional and solution-focused
Passionate about child development and quality practice

Benefits

Competitive salary
Supportive ownership and senior leadership
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear progression opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement
Company pension scheme
Discounted childcare (where applicable)

If you are an experienced early years professional looking for your next leadership role, or a Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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