The Old Station Nursery Group
Assistant Nursery Manager - £1000 Welcome Perk
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Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager!
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Wylde Green, we’re seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you’ll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have previous leadership experience within a Nursery setting. This role will require opening and locking up the nursery in turn with the Nursery Manager.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:
- Welcome Bonus: £1000
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
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Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: £32,760 per annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
Location: 23-27 Green Lane, Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5JL
What Being a Deputy Nursery Manager Involves
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:
- Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
- Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
- Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
- Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
- Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.
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About Our Nursery
Our Wylde Green Day Nursery is nestled in the heart of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Our nursery exudes a warm, community spirit, focusing on teaching children valuable lessons about themselves and the world around them. Our spacious open plan nursery means you will be working with a mix of ages from 1-5. Wylde Green nursery is situated just off the A452 Chester Road and only a 3-minute walk from Chester Road train station. The nursery has a small car park outside and ample parking on the adjoining roads. We are located directly opposite Wylde Green Primary School.
Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact - apply today!
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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