Nursery Deputy Manager wanted

Micklefield, High Wycombe.

Salary from £30,000 (qualification and exp depending)

Monday - Friday (40 hours)

Required Qualifications: Minimum NNEB, NVQ 3 or equivalent.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Salary starting from £30,000 (higher for the right candidate)

Childcare discount - 75% off nursery fees

NEST pension scheme for your future security

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Recommend a Friend bonus scheme!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Work closely with the manager to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the manager’s care, resulting in the total avoidance of preventable accidents and promoting a feeling of security and satisfaction amongst all parents.

2.      Manage the staff at Nursery level to ensure morale is kept high within the nursery team.

3.      To manage stock control ensuring budgets are adhered to.

4.      Carry out the duties of the manager in his or her absence and use own initiative to carry out any other duties required for the smooth running of the nursery.

MAIN TASKS

• Support the Manager in day-to-day nursery operations and staff supervision.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, high standards and positive inspection outcomes.
• Maintain strong parent relationships and handle enquiries, tours and occupancy updates.
• Oversee budgets and stock for supplies, food and equipment.
• Assist with administration, staff rots, records and curriculum planning.
• Promote health & safety through risk checks, hygiene standards and accident reporting.
• Keep clear communication with staff, parents and management, reporting issues promptly.

Essential qualities include strong leadership and organisational skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, problem-solving ability, flexibility to step in when needed, and a genuine passion for providing high-quality early years care.

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies.