Nursery Deputy Manager

Join Our Team as a Nursery Deputy Manager!

Location: Woodhams Farm Day Nursery

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience) + £2,000 welcome bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

About Us

At Woodhams Farm Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming early years setting. Our purpose-built barn-style nursery is nestled in approximately an acre of beautiful rural farmland near Winchester. Here, children can learn, play, and develop with confidence in a safe and nurturing environment.

Our extensive outdoor areas, woodland walks, gardens, and outdoor classrooms are designed to foster a deep connection with nature, making every day an adventure!

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team and help us continue delivering high-quality care and education.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*
• Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children, plus access to wider discounts.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

Your Responsibilities

As our Deputy Manager, you will:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor at all times.
• Understand and uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS throughout the nursery.
• Assist in managing medication administration and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date.
• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to each child's age and development stage.
• Promote respect and credibility through effective communication and consistency.
• Inspire the staff team with creative ideas and challenges to achieve outstanding practice.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts related to children and staff.
• Undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

*Duties may evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Leadership experience - Essential
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS - Essential
• Over 1 year of experience in a management position - Desirable
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable

Ready to Make a Difference?

Take the next step in your career and explore a role that positively impacts children’s lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Family First community!

Woodhams Farm Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.

Discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic has no place within the Family First Group.