Deputy Nursery Manager

Job in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV98, England, UK

Listing for: Nova Training

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12

Job specializations:

Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Childminder / Nanny, Childcare Director/Daycare Manager

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28000 - 35000 GBP Yearly GBP 28000.00 35000.00 YEAR

Deputy Manager

Salary: £28,000 -£35,000 per year (depending on qualifications, skills & experience)

Location: Wolverhampton (Bushbury)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri, between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm

Main responsibilities

To deliver a high standard or learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years To deputise for the Nursery Manager
To be responsible for leading a room
To ensure the nursery environment is safe for children, staff and others
To be responsible for opening and closing the nursery when required
To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child s development

Main activities

To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so
Maintain good relationships with staff to support the welfare of the team
To be enthusiastic, fun and engaging with children to promote excellent learning opportunities
- To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
To undertake designated safeguarding lead roles as directed.
To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families
- To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
Work closely with the nursery managers to ensure the smooth running of day to day duties
- To be a key person.
To ensure records are properly maintained
To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children s progress and encouraging parents involvement.
To work in partnership with Managers to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.

- Check and maintain ratios across the nursery throughout the day
To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, open days etc.
Maintain cleanliness of the whole nursery building and ensure all kitchenettes and toilets in rooms are clean, safe and tidy
Maintain attendance registers
Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are met
Regular deep cleaning and sterilising of equipment and resources
Parent show arounds for new and prospective families
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery ethos