Nursery Deputy Manager

Join Our Incredible Team at Brookside Nursery!

Are you a passionate early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Brookside Nursery in Street, we re on the lookout for a Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional early years care and education.

About Brookside Nursery

Nestled in the heart of Street, Brookside Nursery is a welcoming, family-oriented setting that has been a cornerstone of the local community for years. We pride ourselves on offering a nurturing environment where children flourish, develop their unique talents, and build confidence for the future. Our focus is on creating magical learning experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a love of discovery.

About the Role

As our Deputy Manager, you ll support the Nursery Manager to lead a committed team and ensure the highest standards of care and education. You ll play a key part in day-to-day operations, safeguarding, staff supervision, and the personal development of every child in our care.

You ll also step into the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, helping ensure our safeguarding practice is robust and always evolving.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Deputising for the Nursery Manager and lead in their absence
• Line managing and mentoring Room Leads and wider team
• Championing safeguarding and wellbeing across the setting
• Supporting the design and delivery of an inclusive, enabling learning environment
• Contributing to planning, assessment, and child development tracking
• Supporting recruitment, staff development, and performance management
• Building strong, trusting partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and EYFS standards

What We re Looking For

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years experience at Level 3+ in an early years setting
• Supervisory or management experience in a nursery or day care setting
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding protocols
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills

What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking team
• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities to shape and influence our Nursery s journey
• Employee Reward Scheme - including high street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre.

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 6th May 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.