Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Company: Lullaby Lane Nurseries

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Reports To: Nursery Manager

Lullaby Lane Nurseries

At Lullaby Lane Nurseries we are passionate about Attachment Led Practice and have created a Home from Home environment where children feel safe, secure and loved. As part of the Tigers Group, we believe in supporting individuals to develop their infinite potential and in building strong, meaningful relationships at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who shares our values and is passionate about delivering high-quality care and learning experiences for children, while supporting and developing a strong team.

Role of a Deputy Nursery Manager

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership and organisation of the nursery
• Take responsibility for the setting in the Nursery Manager’s absence
• Support the planning and coordination of rotas, routines and nursery operations
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing are maintained
• Review and monitor compliance documentation
• Support quality assurance processes, inspection readiness and continuous improvement
• Contribute to self-evaluation and development planning
• Support, mentor and develop team members
• Assist with the induction of new team members
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Act as a calm and professional point of contact
• Support the organisation of resources and environments