Deputy Nursery Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager


Location: Gloucester College, Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ


Salary - £28,500-£33,500


A relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above is required.








About Us:

At My Ohana we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our employees. As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.





My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.


We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.





The Role:


The Deputy Nursery Manager will play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery.

This role will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring colleagues and children are thriving.





Key Deliverables:





Leadership & Strategy



Support the Nursery Manager in developing and leading the team ensuring they are performing at their very best each and every day


Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management


Responsible for ensuring all colleagues are up to date with mandatory training


Responsible for running and leading team meetings designed to inspire and provide clear communication to all colleagues


Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS


Support in recruiting and onboarding all new colleagues, ensuring colleagues become advocates of My Ohana from their first day






Operational Excellence



Support the Nursery Manager on the ongoing delivery to ensure the highest standards of childcare and operational efficiency across the nursery


Support with overseeing the curriculum implementation and alignment of the EYFS


Management of colleague rotas; ensuring correct colleague levels in line with ratios


Implement and maintain H&S and hygiene standards across the nursery


Management of accurate record keeping; including attendance registers, accident reports and children’s development records



Financial Oversight



Support with overseeing fee collection, invoicing and payment tracking


Support with the management of the nursery budget


Manage the procurement of resources and suppliers



Stakeholder Engagement



Responsible for building strong long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved



Culture Champion



Driving a positive and collaborative work environment


Responsible for colleague engagement, performance management and personal development, ensuring alignment with our company ethos and values


Be an role model to all colleagues


Being a proud and enthusiastic colleague






What you’ll need to succeed:



A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children


Previous experience as a deputy manager xwzovoh or experienced room leader


To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above


Strong people management and leadership skills


Strong communication and interpersonal skills


Confidence with technology including Microsoft suite, various programmes and software used in the nursery setting


Strong problem solving and organisational skills


Strong desire to learn & grow within the nursery setting






What we offer:



Competitive salary


Company pension scheme


VIVUP benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support


Access your pay as you earn it


Free parking on site


Childcare discount


Ongoing CPD and training and development programs designed to support professional and personal growth


Company Events such as summer and winter parties


Celebration of individual’s life events


Additional recognition programmes









Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.