Posted 23 February, 2026 My Ohana Gloucester Nursery logo

Nursery Deputy Manager

My Ohana Gloucester Nursery Gloucestershire

Job details

  • Salary £30,000 to £31,500 per annum from £30000
  • Role Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • Job Reference Gloucester Nursery

Job summary

My Ohana are looking for flexible, creative and enthusiastic,  Nursery Deputy Manager to join our team as we continue to enhance our already amazing practice.

We are one of the largest providers of childcare in the UK and a leading partner for some of the country’s top health clubs, retailers, schools, and private clubs. We invest heavily in our colleagues through a variety of tailored programs.

What are you waiting for - become part of the My Ohana family today!

Position: Deputy Nursery Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: from £31.500 per annum
Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification

The Nursery is open 5 days a week and provides a quality first class educational experience for children.

What is in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Access your Pay as you earn it
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company Pension
  • Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
  • Free onsite parking
  • Generous childcare discount
  • Retail Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

What you’ll need to succeed?

  • A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children
  • 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
  • Effective problem solving and organisational skills

What you will be asked to do:

  • This role is to be 50% in the room & 50% counter-numbery
  • Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management
  • Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS
  • Responsible for building strong long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved
  • Support the Nursery Manager for colleague engagement, personal development, ensuring alignment with our company ethos and values

(P.S. This is just the main responsibilities – you are likely to pick up some more duties)

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.