Deputy Nursery Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Horsforth, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery |
| Salary | £27000 - £30000 per annum |
| Start Date | September |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | DNM25_1755316813 |
| Job Views | 22 |
- Description
Deputy Nursery Manager - Horsforth
Location: Horsforth, LeedsHours: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are working on behalf of our client, a well-established and highly regarded private day nursery in Horsforth, to recruit an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join their leadership team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior practitioner or current Deputy looking for their next challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and compliance across the setting. You'll play a key role in leading the staff team, maintaining safeguarding and EYFS standards, and delivering a high-quality, child-centred environment.
You'll also:
Act as Manager in their absence
Be a key part of the nursery's operational leadership
Support with recruitment, training, supervision, and development of staff
Maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
Oversee planning, observations, assessments, and tracking of children's progress
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
The Ideal Candidate:
We're looking for a confident and capable Early Years professional with:
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
2+ years of experience in a senior or management position within a nursery setting
Strong working knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding procedures
Proven ability to lead, support, and inspire a team
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
A passion for delivering exceptional early years care and education
What Our Client Offers:
A friendly, supportive working environment
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
A well-resourced nursery with a positive, inclusive ethos
Competitive salary and staff benefits
Interested? Apply Today To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to smarsden@veritas-education.com Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
