Attraction Nurseries
Deputy Manager
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Join the Avon Valley Nurseries Team as a Deputy Manager!
📍 Location: Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool: Keynsham
🕑 Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week over 4 days
💷 Salary: Up to £15.50 per hour Dependant on experience and qualification
About Us (Why This Role is Different)
We don’t mean to brag… but this isn’t your average nursery 👀
Avon Valley Nursery is part of the Attraction Nurseries family, a fast-growing group redefining early years education.
The Setting:
Our Keynsham setting is truly unique:
🐐 Daily access to Avon Valley farm park
🚌 Trips out exploring our local community
🌿 Outdoor learning, real experiences, real impact
In short: we create childhoods full of adventure, not just childcare.
And our ethos says it all:
Happy Children. Happy Parents. Happy Staff.
The Benefits (The Stuff That Matters)
- 🎉 In House Qualification Scheme— earn an additional +30p per hour- increase your hourly rate through WOW moments, planning & checklists
- 🌞 Up to 6 weeks holiday + your birthday off
- 🪴 Volunteer day — support a charity of your choice
- 🚼 50% childcare discount
- 💖 Wellbeing support (Health Assured + attendance rewards)
- 🎓 100+ training courses + SENCO
- 🎁 £100 welcome bonus for resources
- 👕 Free uniform & DBS
- 💰 Referral bonuses up to £750
- 🎟 Free family access to Avon Valley Farm park
The Role (What You’ll Actually Be Doing)
We’re looking for a confident, driven Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead the team, and help deliver outstanding care and education 💛
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to drive quality, support your team, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
You’ll be a key part of shaping the nursery’s success and will be responsible for:
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Leadership & Operations
- Support the day-to-day running of the nursery alongside the Manager
- Help drive occupancy through enrolments, open days, and local outreach
- Support with admissions, waiting lists, and parent enquiries
- Contribute to nursery development plans and growth strategies
- Keep records up to date using Famly
Educational Quality & EYFS
- Ensure high-quality learning across all 7 areas of the EYFS
- Oversee planning, observations, assessments, and next steps
- Support Room Leaders and practitioners to deliver outstanding practice
- Champion inclusive practice, working closely with the SENCO team
- Promote meaningful key group and language group time
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Act as DSL (or support DSL) to ensure safeguarding is always a priority
- Record and report concerns using the Attraction Nurseries app
- Ensure all staff follow safeguarding and safer recruitment practices
- Support audit readiness for Ofsted and internal quality checks
Health, Safety & Site Management
- Carry out and review risk assessments and daily safety checks
- Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety
- Monitor site safety and report maintenance issues promptly
- Support the implementation and review of health & safety policies
Leading & Developing Your Team
- Lead, motivate, and inspire your team every day
- Support supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings
- Identify training needs and support staff development
- Mentor apprentices and new team members
- Ensure all staff training is up to date and recorded
Parent & Community Engagement
- Build strong, trusting relationships with families
- Manage communication through Famly, newsletters, and in person
- Handle parent queries and concerns professionally
- Deliver show-arounds and share the nursery vision with new families
- Work with external agencies and other settings where needed
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Organisation & Admin
- Complete all key paperwork accurately and on time
- Manage newsletters, planning, safeguarding logs, and H&S records
- Use the manager’s planner to stay organised and on track
- Oversee daily rotas, ensuring time is allocated for SEN, planning, and admin
What Makes This Role Exciting:
- A real opportunity to step into leadership and make an impact
- Work closely with senior management and influence the nursery’s direction
- Be part of a growing, ambitious company
- Develop your leadership skills with clear progression pathways
A Typical Day (Spoiler: No Two Are the Same)
From morning welcomes to outdoor adventures, planning activities to farm visits — every day is different.
One minute you’re leading a learning activity…
Next you’re on a farm visit…
Then you’re supporting a child’s big developmental milestone.
It’s busy, rewarding, and never boring.
The Details
We’re based at Avon Valley Farm Attraction — a unique, energetic, and inspiring environment.
Location: Keynsham, Bristol
Hours: 40 hours across 4 days
Salary: up to £15.50 ph
We’re looking for someone ready to jump in, get involved, and make a difference from day one.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where:
- You’re valued
- You can grow
- You actually enjoy coming to work
…then this is it.
👉 Apply now and start your next adventure with Attraction Nurseries.
Careers - Attraction Nurseries
Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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