Deputy Nursery Manager

Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, shifts between 7:30am - 6:30pm
Salary information: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: ASAP

St Helen's College is seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to start as soon as possible. This role is integral in ensuring our nursery provides a nurturing, high-quality, and safe environment that promotes growth and learning for young children.

As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for leading our nursery provision in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and that it is delivered in accordance with The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and ISI/OFSTED requirements as set out in the Independent School Standards. 

This role must deliver a safe, stimulating and caring child-centred environment catering for the children’s educational and developmental needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of child development, high professional standards, and a proven ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. 

Essential qualifications include a nationally recognised NVQ level 3 in Childcare, and at least 2 years’ experience of working in an early year setting. Experience of working effectively with staff and management at all levels.

Reporting to our Head of Pre-Prep, you will be supported in creating a safe, engaging environment both indoors and outdoors and will take a proactive role in safeguarding and child welfare, maintaining health and safety standards, administering basic first aid, and ensuring our nursery adheres to all EYFS regulations.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners at St Helen’s College. For further details please read our job description and full person specification. 

Applicant information: Please submit you application on My New Term.

Closing date: 23rd March 2026 at Midnight