Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Erskine

Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join a well-established nursery in Erskine.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious early years professional looking to take the next step in their career or an existing Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently maintained.

You will lead and inspire the nursery team, support staff development, and help create a positive, nurturing environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the overall running of the nursery.
• Lead the nursery in the Manager's absence, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and maintain outstanding standards of childcare, learning, and development.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and development of nursery staff.
• Monitor and improve practice across the setting through coaching and mentoring.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, external professionals, and stakeholders.
• Support occupancy growth and retention through excellent parent engagement.
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are consistently followed.
• Assist with audits, inspections, quality assurance processes, and action plans.
• Contribute to the nursery's strategic goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent qualification.
• Ideally working towards, or willing to undertake, a relevant leadership or management qualification.
• Previous experience in a senior nursery role such as Senior Practitioner, Room Leader, Third in Charge, or Deputy Manager.
• Sound knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition, GIRFEC, and Care Inspectorate requirements.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and early years best practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• A genuine passion for providing exceptional care and education for children.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £32,000 – £34,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Employee assistance programme
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free parking (where available)
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Company events and team-building activities

Apply Now

If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated early years professional looking to progress your career within a supportive and forward-thinking nursery, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a team committed to providing outstanding care, learning, and development opportunities for every child.