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Deputy Nursery Manager - Brentwood
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Permanent | Full-Time | 4 Days Per Week (7:30am - 6:30pm)
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
Deputy Nursery Manager Opportunity | Exciting New Early Years Setting
Hays Education is delighted to be supporting an innovative and well-established early years provider with the recruitment of a Nursery Deputy Manager for their brand-new nursery setting in Brentwood.
This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that takes a truly child-centred approach to learning, combining high-quality Early Years education with rich enrichment opportunities that encourage curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Unlike many traditional nursery environments, this setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, exploration, and creativity. Children are encouraged to develop through a broad and engaging curriculum that extends far beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. The organisation is passionate about providing meaningful experiences that support the development of the whole child and believes that some of the most valuable learning takes place outside the classroom.
The successful candidate will be joining a provider that prides itself on offering an exceptional enrichment programme, including:
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- Outdoor learning and forestry-based education
- Nature exploration and forest school-inspired activities
- Montessori teaching principles incorporated into daily practice
- Educational visits and field trips
- Music and creative arts sessions
- Children's yoga and wellbeing activities
- Practical, hands-on learning experiences
- A strong focus on independence, confidence building, and personal development
Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help establish a nurturing, stimulating, and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to learn through exploration, discovery, and play.
The Role
This position is offered on a full-time basis across four days per week, working 7:30am to 6:30pm. As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in the leadership of the nursery, supporting staff development, maintaining exceptional standards of care and education, and helping to create an environment where both children and practitioners can flourish.
You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery while helping to embed the organisation's philosophy of combining outstanding Early Years practice with outdoor education, enrichment, and child-led learning opportunities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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- A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or above.
- Previous experience in a leadership role within a nursery or early years setting.
- Strong understanding of child development and the EYFS Framework.
- Experience supporting children with additional needs.
- Knowledge of SENCO responsibilities and safeguarding practices.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a successful team.
- A genuine passion for providing outstanding early years education and care.
What You'll Receive
- Salary of £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
- 4-day working week (7:30am - 6:30pm)
- Free daily lunch
- Free onsite parking
- Additional birthday leave
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing package
- Staff social events
- Sick pay
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to help establish a new nursery from the ground up
To Apply
Please apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact Aamir Malik at or call 0207 259 8770.
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