Location: Brentwood, Essex
Permanent | Full-Time | 4 Days Per Week (7:30am - 6:30pm)
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
Deputy Nursery Manager Opportunity | Exciting New Early Years Setting
Hays Education is delighted to be supporting an innovative and well-established early years provider with the recruitment of a Nursery Deputy Manager for their brand-new nursery setting in Brentwood.
This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that takes a truly child-centred approach to learning, combining high-quality Early Years education with rich enrichment opportunities that encourage curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
Unlike many traditional nursery environments, this setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, exploration and creativity. Children are encouraged to develop through a broad and engaging curriculum that extends far beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The organisation is passionate about providing meaningful experiences that support the development of the whole child and believes that some of the most valuable learning takes place outside the classroom.
The successful candidate will be joining a provider that prides itself on offering an exceptional enrichment programme, including:
Outdoor learning and forestry-based education
Nature exploration and forest school-inspired activities
Montessori teaching principles incorporated into daily practice
Educational visits and field trips
Music and creative arts sessions
Children's yoga and wellbeing activities
Practical, hands-on learning experiences
A strong focus on independence, confidence building and personal developmentWorking closelywith the Nursery Manager, you will help establish a nurturing, stimulating and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to learn through exploration, discovery and play.
The Role
This position is offered on a full-time basis across four days per week, working 7:30am to 6:30pm. As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the leadership of the nursery, supporting staff development, maintaining exceptional standards of care and education, and helping to createan environment where both children and practitioners can flourish.
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery while helping to embed the organisation's philosophy of combining outstanding Early Years practice with outdoor education, enrichment and child-led learning opportunities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above.
Previous experience in a leadership role within a nursery or early years setting.
Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
Experience supporting children with additional needs.
Knowledge of SENCO responsibilities and safeguarding practices.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to inspire, motivate and develop a successful team.
A genuine passion for providing outstanding early years education and care.What You'll Receive
Salary of £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
4-day working week (7:30am - 6:30pm)
Free daily lunch
Free onsite parking
Additional birthday leave
Pension scheme
Wellbeing package
Staff social events
Sick pay
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to help establish a new nursery from the ground upTo Apply
Please apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact Aamir Malik at or call (phone number removed).
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Salary description
£33000.00 - £38000.00 per year