Deputy Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Peterborough
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Team leadership Child development Early years education Safeguarding Professional development Nurturing environment Communication Apprentice support

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Deputy Nursery Manager

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Peterborough, Cambs

Advert

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join our newly extended school-based nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of early years provision within our thriving school community at [Employer hidden].

What We’re Looking For

  • A hands-on leader, confident in guiding, supporting, and inspiring a dedicated nursery team.
  • Able to support apprentices and nurture professional growth across the setting.
  • Ready to work closely with our Nursery Manager and Early Years Lead to ensure children receive the best possible start in their learning journey.
  • Committed to helping children become school ready for entry into Reception, driving our vision for a strong start at [Employer hidden].
  • Motivated to drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the nursery.
  • Passionate about early years education and child development, with a deep understanding of how young children learn best.
  • Responsive, loyal and a great team player, able to build strong relationships with children, staff and families.
  • Enthusiastic, flexible and socially skilful, with a passion for creating a nurturing and inspiring early years environment.
  • Consistent, thorough and thoughtful, ensuring high standards of care, learning and safeguarding are always maintained.

What We Offer

We are proud to provide a supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff wellbeing and professional development are at the heart of what we do.

You can expect:

  • A well-researched approach to learning and a clear pedagogical vision.
  • Friendly, supportive staff and governors who work collaboratively across the school.
  • A genuine commitment to work-life balance and staff wellbeing.
  • A 1:1 coaching programme to support your professional growth.
  • A well-structured CPD offer tailored to career development.
  • A supportive, approachable leadership team that values your input.
  • Well-behaved, enthusiastic and motivated children who love learning.
  • A focus on reducing teacher admin tasks so you can focus on what matters most.

Application Instructions

For further information and how to apply please use the following link: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139370/EDV-2025-FA-52260

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