NurseryDeputy Manager
Salary: up to £47,000
Potential to earn a further £3,800 in bonus
Support the leadership of a nursery where children, educators and families thrive.
At Fennies, our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead a passionate team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators.
Ifyou’reanexperienced early yearsprofessional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.
Why joinFennies?
Webelieve great leaders deserve the right support,developmentand recognition.
Competitive salary and bonus
Up to £47,000 annual salary
Up to £3,800 performance-related bonus
Comprehensive pension scheme
£500 referral bonus*
Childcare discount and support
- Up to60% discount on childcare
Leadership Development
Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching
Dedicated learning and development programmes
Mentoring and support from regional leadership
A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional qualityof care and education
Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits
Up to 33 days of annual leave
BUPA Wellbeing Support
Free daily meals from theFenniesCafé
A community of committed, high-achieving educators
Regular leadership forums and networking
Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations
Recognition and reward through theFenniesClub long service awards
About the Role
AsDeputyNursery Manager,you’llsupport the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of care,educationand operational excellence.
You will:
Support theday-to-dayleadership and smooth running of the nursery
Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice
Maintainhigh standardsof safeguarding,health and safetyand compliance
Build strong partnerships with families and the local community
Support team development through coaching,mentoringand feedback
Help prepare for Ofsted inspections andmaintainregulatory standards
Contribute to continuousimprovementacross educational quality, teamengagementand nurseryperformance
This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s learning journeys.
Whatwe’relooking for
You’rea confident and passionate early yearsprofessionalwhoenjoys helping teams succeed andchildren flourish.
You will have:
Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
Experienceof working in anearlyyearssetting, ideally in a senior practitioner orroom leader role
A track recordof deliveringhigh standardsof care and education
Experience of strong practice as a Key Personand in implementing safeguarding,healthand safety, first aid and critical care policies.
Strongorganisational, communication and leadership skills
GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent
Most importantly, you will bring energy,empathyand ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.
Become part of theFenniesDNA
We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum – through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:
Be Yourself
Come Together
Be All In
Go Further
Diversity and Inclusion
AtFennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
*T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibility
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