The City of Liverpool College
Deputy Nursery Manager - maternity cover (39 weeks TTO)
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Deputy Nursery Manager - maternity cover (39 weeks TTO)
Application Deadline: 17 April 2026 Department: Nursery Location: Liverpool Compensation: £28,215 - £29,911 / year
Description
Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager TTO - maternity cover Department: Nursery FTE Salary: £28,215 - £29,911 Actual Salary: £25,217.09 - £26,732.88, 39 weeks TTO Job Type: Fixed Term contract until June 2027 - Maternity cover
The post holder will support the Nursery Manager in the daily running and administration of the nursery, adhering to The City of Liverpool College policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance including, the Childcare Act 2006, Working Together 2026, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, Prevent Duty, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Ofsted regulations, Health and Safety, GDPR compliance, Food Standards Agency, and Local Authority requirements.
The College’s on-site nursery offers high-quality childcare primarily for students’ children, with a limited number of places available for staff. This Deputy Manager role was established to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS, 2024), which requires a suitably qualified and capable deputy to take charge in the manager’s absence.
The Deputy Manager plays a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager in all aspects of the nursery’s operation. The post holder will also take on the responsibilities of Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo). Working within required staff-to-child ratios, the Deputy Manager provides professional leadership and guidance to the nursery team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education for all children and their families.
This role is integral to the day-to-day running of the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The post holder will hold safeguarding responsibilities, responding promptly and appropriately to any safeguarding or child protection concerns in line with established policies and procedures.
Responsible to: Nursery Manager/Childcare Manager
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the required standards and conditions of registration are adhered to at all times. To lead the nursery team in the delivery of flexible and innovative, high-quality childcare tailored to meet the needs of our learners. To actively participate in the construction and delivery of a fully inclusive, integrated curriculum adhering to the principles of the EYFS through effective staff management and deployment. Partake in supervision arrangements and support the NM in staff meetings, discussions and observations of practice. Lead on room meetings, ensuring accurate records of such meetings are kept. To support the NM in reviewing policies and procedures in line with changes in legislation/government guidance/setting developments and Local Authority strategies. Ensure all nursery records/documentation is up to date, completed accurately and stored appropriately in line with Data Protection and GDPR requirements. Work in partnership with the NM regarding claims for early years entitlement hours (for 2, 3 and 4-year-old children) and the childcare expansion for working parents. Liaise with the NM in the purchasing of consumables for the nursery and ensure adequate supplies are maintained. When required, take responsibility for petty cash and the process of goods received protocols (GRN) for nursery purchases, in compliance with finance regulations. Work with the Childcare Manager and Nursery Manager to ensure optimum occupancy levels though allocation of nursery places, accurate completion and monitoring of children’s registers and checking students attendance . Supervisory involvement in any Ofsted inspection. Act as a positive role model to children, staff and students. Behaving in accordance with the City of Liverpool College staff code of conduct at all times. Adhering to all policies, procedure and protocols to ensure the health and safety, security and welfare of children, staff, students and visitors.
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Professional Practice and Values To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life. To support cross college actives as required, in particular during key enrolment and invigilation periods. Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years Childcare/education or equivalent Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Early Years setting Knowledge and understanding of child development, key legislative framework, The Early Years Foundation Stage, safeguarding and child protection practices Good organisational skills and effective time management to ensure delegated tasks are completed and deadlines met Effective communication and team working skills required to lead and support nursery staff to ensure quality is maintained Ability to work under own initiative To assist in the supervision of staff and monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and learning Actively participate in the ongoing development of the nursery by contributing to action plans, audits, moderation processes and quality assurance tools Personal qualities of integrity, honesty, transparency and commitment to/ownership of the mission & values of the College. Positive personality - self-motivated, passionate & driven to achieve the best outcome for students Review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development Willingness & ability to embrace new systems to maximise the use of technology within the nursery. Willingness & ability to contribute to the development of the college nursery
Desirable Criteria Additional professional qualification Please Note This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
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Pension Scheme You'll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 10%.
Employee Benefits Platform As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
Health and Wellbeing As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns. You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
Medicash Scheme Access to Medicash health plans – supporting you and your family with enhanced access to treatment, wellbeing services, and expert care whenever you need it. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Life Assurance We offer life assurance to give you and your family added peace of mind — with a benefit of up to three times your annual salary payable in the event of death in service.
Travel We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Professional Development We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.
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