Deputy Nursery Manager – Gloucester
Salary: From £33,280 (negotiable depending on experience)
Location: Gloucester, GL4
Hours: 40 hours across 4 days | Permanent
Are you an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager looking for a fresh challenge, or an ambitious Room Leader ready to take the next step in your career?
Moorland Growth is recruiting on behalf of an established nursery in Gloucester that been revamped and heavily invested in is entering an exciting new chapter following a recent acquisition.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, influence the future of the nursery and play a key role in developing staff, improving standards and delivering outstanding early years education.
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead the day-to-day operation of the nursery, with a particular focus on quality improvement, curriculum delivery and staff development.
The role will initially involve working within a nursery room alongside wider leadership responsibilities. As the nursery grows, the position is expected to develop into a more supernumerary leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and deputise when required.
Lead and champion high-quality EYFS curriculum delivery.
Coach, mentor and develop nursery practitioners.
Drive improvements in teaching, learning and nursery standards.
Maintain excellent safeguarding and welfare practices.
Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
About You
We're interested in speaking with:
Experienced Deputy Nursery Managers seeking a new opportunity.
Strong Room Leaders or Third in Charge professionals ready to progress.
Candidates holding a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
Confident leaders with strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
Individuals passionate about developing teams and delivering excellent childcare.
What's on Offer?
Salary from £33,280, with flexibility for the right candidate.
Four-day working week (40 hours).
6.2 weeks' annual leave.
Paid lunch breaks.
Childcare discounts and company pension.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Opportunity to influence the nursery's future and progress into a broader leadership role.
Interested?
Whether you're already working as a Deputy Manager or you're a Room Leader wondering what your next step could look like, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply today or contact Moorland Growth to find out more.
All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, references and an enhanced DBS check.