Nursery Deputy Manager

Nursery Deputy Manager

Salary: up to £47,000

Potential to earn a further £3,800 in bonus

Support the leadership of a nursery where children, educators and families thrive.

At Fennies, our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead a passionate team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators.

If you’re an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.

Why join Fennies?

We believe great leaders deserve the right support, development and recognition.

Competitive salary and bonus

Up to £40,000 annual salary

Up to £3,000 performance-related bonus

Comprehensive pension scheme

£500 referral bonus*

Childcare discount and support

Up to 60% discount on childcare

Leadership Development

Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching

Dedicated learning and development programmes

Mentoring and support from regional leadership

A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional quality of care and education

Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits

Up to 33 days of annual leave

BUPA Wellbeing Support

Free daily meals from the Fennies Café

A community of committed, high-achieving educators

Regular leadership forums and networking

Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations

Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards

About the Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll support the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of care, education and operational excellence.

You will:

Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery

Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance

Build strong partnerships with families and the local community

Support team development through coaching, mentoring and feedback

Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards

Contribute to continuous improvement across educational quality, team engagement and nursery performance

This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s learning journeys.

What we’re looking for

You’re a confident and passionate early years professional who enjoys helping teams succeed and children flourish.

You will have:

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development

Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in a senior practitioner or room leader role

A track record of delivering high standards of care and education

Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.

Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent

Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.

Become part of the Fennies DNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

Be Yourself

Come Together

Be All In

Go Further

If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.

Take your next steps with Fennies

Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:

Phone: 0208 770 3222

By email: [email protected]

Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

*T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibi l ity

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