Deputy Nursery Manager-Maternity Cover

The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Nursery Manager to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery and to help ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.

In the absence of the Nursery Manager, the Deputy will undertake the overall day-to-day management of the nursery.

What do you have to achieve?

• High standards of care and education.


• Compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Staff who feel supported in their roles.


• Targets for revenue and costs.


Reports to: Nursery Manager

Childcare and Education


• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.



• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development



• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.