Tops Day Nurseries
Nursery Deputy Manager (Internal Only)
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Nursery Deputy Manager
Location: Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom
Job type: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £16.20 per hour (depends on qualification)
Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week
Why Join Tops Day Nurseries?
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe great childcare starts with great people. Since 1990, we have been creating inspiring early years environments where children thrive and colleagues are valued, supported, and given room to grow. As the UK’s largest employee-owned childcare group, every team member has a voice, a stake in our success, and real opportunities to shape their future.
With more than 30 nurseries across the South of England, we offer rewarding opportunities for Apprentices, Nursery Practitioners, Nursery Managers, and Casual Staff who share our passion for outstanding early years care.
Proud winners of the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development and recognised as a World’s Happiest Workplace 2025, we are proud to be a place where people love to work and children love to learn.
About The Role
A Nursery Deputy Manager plays a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of a nursery or childcare setting. They ensure that the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children.
About The Nursery
Tops Yeovil Nursery is a 56-place day nursery and preschool providing high-quality Early Education and Care for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our safe, happy environment supports each child’s social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional development at their own pace through a balance of child-led play and planned learning experiences. The nursery features three bright, age-appropriate rooms and a large secure outdoor area with all-weather surfaces, covered spaces, and a sandpit. Children are encouraged to grow fruit and vegetables in the garden, which are used in the nursery kitchen. Activities include cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, football fun, and more, supporting a rich, play-based curriculum recognised with an Eco-Schools award.
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Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family.
- Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries
- Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)
- Health & wellbeing support - NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment
- A generous holiday allowance - including your birthday off & a wellbeing day!
What does the role involve?
- Responsible for overseeing a unit and assisting specialists in the nursery, such as Behaviour management representatives, SENCo, H&S rep, Equal opportunities etc.
- Ensure that suitable opportunities, activities and resources are provided for all the children relevant to their age/stage and development needs to the requirements of external organisations.
- Communicate with parents to ensure that all fees are paid and that parents are satisfied with the provision of care provided. You will also know how to operate a fees system including invoicing, collecting money, banking and reporting on financial targets.
- Ensure that all staff are supported in their training and development and their job satisfaction. Ensure that all staff are mentored /coached appropriately.
- Support the Nursery Manager and to manage the setting in Manager’s absence
- To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care
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What are we looking for?
- A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.
- Experience in a leadership or supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted regulations
- Proven experience managing teams and working closely with parents
Important Safeguarding Information
Because this role involves regulated activity with children, all candidates must:
- Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don’t yet have one, you’ll need to cover the cost.
- Be eligible to work in regulated roles - not on the Children’s Barred List.
- Successfully complete background and reference checks.
At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
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