Deputy Nursery Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a small 'outstanding' day nursery located within the grounds of a primary school in west Leeds. We are currently looking for a caring and motivated Deputy Manager with Leadership/Management experience in Childcare to provide high quality Care and Education for all children who attend the setting in a safe caring and stimulating learning environment. You will be responsible for supervising staff on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the daily routine is followed and overseeing the planning and preparation of activities throughout the setting and the ongoing Assessment of children’s progress. The successful candidate will ensure that all records are kept in line with the requirements as laid out in the EYFS and will be responsible for administrative duties associated with Management of the Childcare Provision.
Hours: 16 to 40 Hours per Week - Job share can be considered
Up to £17200 per year DOE
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager in the daily operations of the nursery
- Overseeing and coordinating stimulating and inspiring activities for the children across the nursery
- Communicating with the Manager on the progress and outcomes of the children
- Assisting with the monitoring of staff performance across the whole nursery
- Empower the team to deliver rich learning opportunities for all children through unique and exciting environments
- Assisting with the recruitment and induction of new staff members
- Assisting the Nursery manager to ensure occupancy targets are hit and maintained at all times
The skills set & experience:
- Over 2-years experience in a supervisory role (Essential)
- Minimum of 3 years occupational experience in a nursery setting, especially in Preschool room (Essential)
- Qualifications in childcare to a minimum level 3
- Committed to your own career development
- A commitment and dedication to delivering exceptional childcare
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
What we offer:
- Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities
- Discounts Scheme e.g. EE, COSTA, Expedia, Argos, Odeon, Gym membership and more
- Provision of pension scheme auto enrolment
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: £17,500.00-£20,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Crèche
- Day nursery
- Preschool
- Private nursery school
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Deputy Nursery Manager roles across Lilyrose Ventures Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17,500 - £20,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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