Senior Deputy Nursery Manager – Brislington, Bristol

Location: Brislington, Bristol
Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-Term
Qualification: Level 3 Early Years or equivalent – Essential

Senior Deputy Nursery Manager – Brislington, Bristol

Are you an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager or Senior Room Leader looking to take the next step in your Early Years career?

Class People are delighted to be recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Senior Deputy Nursery Manager to join a well-established, welcoming nursery in Brislington, Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who enjoys leading and developing teams, creating positive nursery environments and making a genuine difference to children's early learning experiences.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the setting, supporting staff, maintaining high standards of childcare and helping create an environment where both children and colleagues can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.

• Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated team of Early Years Practitioners.

• Maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding throughout the setting.

• Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.

• Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.

• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.

• Supporting staff development, mentoring and performance.

• Assisting with nursery operations, staffing and maintaining appropriate ratios.

• Promoting a positive, supportive and collaborative nursery culture.

• Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare – Essential.

• Previous experience in a nursery leadership position, ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or Senior Room Leader.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

• Confidence in leading, inspiring and supporting a team.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• A genuine passion for Early Years education and children's development.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance and nursery best practice.

• A proactive, positive and supportive approach to leadership.

Salary & Benefits

This opportunity offers a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits, which may include:

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£33,000 per annum.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Childcare discounts.

• Ongoing leadership training and professional development.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Supportive and welcoming working environment.

• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Employee discounts and additional workplace benefits.

• Pension scheme.

Benefits vary depending on the nursery setting and will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Why Apply Through Class People?

At Class People, we believe recruitment should be about more than simply finding your next job.

As a B Corp certified education recruitment agency, we're passionate about supporting Early Years professionals throughout their careers.

Whether you're an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a confident Senior Room Leader ready to take that next step into nursery management, our dedicated recruitment team is here to support you throughout the process.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager or Senior Room Leader looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in Brislington, Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.

We also welcome applications from suitable candidates in Keynsham, Knowle, St George, Hanham, Longwell Green and the surrounding Bristol area.

Apply today through Class People and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career.

Class People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and vetting checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and relevant suitability checks.