Nursery Co Deputy Manager Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Permanent Salary: From £14.25 per hour (FTE: £29,640) Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) – Must live within a commutable distance Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a warm, close-knit nursery? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of our small, busy nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, values teamwork and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive setting. About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support both leadership and practice on the floor. Your responsibilities will include: * Supporting the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice * Assisting in leading, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals * Contributing to staff development, supervision and training * Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement * Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised * Monitoring children’s progress through observations, assessments and planning * Supporting the effective management of resources, supplies and budgets What we are looking for * A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above) * Proven leadership or management experience within a nursery setting (minimum 1 year’s experience) * Strong understanding of early years principles and child development * A caring, calm and professional approach * Excellent communication and organisational skills * The ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture * A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families * Enhanced DBS required * Early childhood education experience: preferred Working hours & pay * Permanent role * Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week * Pay from £14.25 per hour, depending on experience Benefits * Additional annual leave * Company pension * Employee discount * Company events * Supportive management and a friendly working environment If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to work in a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV. Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful