Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager – Join Our Nurturing Team! ✨

📍 Location : High Wycombe

💼 Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to help lead our friendly, family-feel nursery.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the futures of young children during their most important early years. You’ll be supporting a talented team, inspiring a culture of care, creativity, and growth, while ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.

🌟 What You’ll Be Doing as a Deputy Nursery Manager

Leading with purpose – Supporting the Nursery Manager in guiding, motivating, and developing the nursery team.

Putting children first – Providing exceptional care, fostering curiosity, and creating stimulating learning environments.

Empowering staff – Coaching and supervising nursery practitioners to bring out the best in every member of the team.

Inspiring learning – Contributing to the planning and delivery of exciting activities that support children’s development.

Building strong partnerships – Engaging parents with warmth and professionalism, keeping them informed and involved.

Safeguarding at heart – Ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment in line with all safeguarding standards.

✅ What We’re Looking For in a Deputy Nursery Manager

Experience in a management or leadership role within a childcare setting (essential).

A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above highly desirable).

Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Previous experience working directly with children in a nursery or early education environment.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

A valid driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Most importantly – a genuine passion for childcare and early years education.

🎁 What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

Company pension scheme.

Childcare discount.

On-site parking.

The chance to join a warm, supportive, and ambitious team where you’ll feel truly valued.

🌼 If you’re ready to take the next step in your childcare career and make a meaningful difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you