New Job Opening: Deputy Nursery Manager in Little Birches Nursery & Pre-School Sonning Common

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Up to £40,000

This Deputy Nursery Manager role is based in a well-established nursery, it has extensive outdoor spaces and focus on personalised care for each child. It’s a full-time, all year round position suited to an experienced Level 3 qualified Deputy Nursery Manager who is confident supporting the day-to-day running of a nursery and maintaining high standards of care, compliance, and team performance.

Before you apply

• You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification


• You must have experience in a senior role within a nursery


• This is a full-time, all year round position

Key Job Details

• Salary: Up to £40,000 per year


• Hours: Full-time, all year round


• Contract: Permanent

What’s on offer

• Onsite parking


• Pension scheme


• Funded training and additional qualifications


• Progression opportunities


• Team events

What you’ll need

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)


• Proven experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or in a senior nursery role


• Strong knowledge of EYFS and nursery operations


• Ability to lead a team and make confident operational decisions

What you’ll do

• Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery


• Lead and supervise staff to maintain high standards of care and practice


• Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements


• Oversee planning and delivery of activities that support child development


• Build strong working relationships with parents and carers


• Monitor staff performance and contribute to training and development

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Reference: WILL220241/DN