Posted 14 October 2026

Deputy Nursery Manager

Al-Hudaa Nursery
Nottinghamshire

Job details

  • Salary£15 to £15.50 per hourpension contributions
  • RoleDeputy Manager / Assistant Manager
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationNottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Job ReferenceDeputy Manager

Job Summary

Deputy Nursery Manager
Al-Hudaa Nursery, Nottingham
£15 per hour | Permanent
Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm

Al-Hudaa Nursery is seeking an experienced, caring and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership of our nursery for children aged 0–4.

This is an opportunity for an experienced deputy or a confident room leader ready to progress into nursery management.

Working alongside the Nursery Manager, you will help lead daily operations and maintain high standards of care, education and safeguarding.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading the nursery in the Manager’s absence.
• Supporting staff through clear guidance, constructive feedback and positive role modelling.
• Helping deliver an engaging, inclusive curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Monitoring the quality of practice and supporting continuous improvement.
• Supporting staff supervision, induction and professional development.
• Helping organise staff deployment and maintain appropriate supervision.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and accurate records.
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Supporting children’s individual needs, including SEND and English as an additional language.
• Working directly with children and supporting room teams when required.

We are looking for a reliable, organised leader who communicates clearly, works well with others and puts children’s wellbeing at the centre of their practice.

Al-Hudaa Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and other required suitability checks.

Please apply using the application option on this listing.

Skills / Qualifications

  • levFull and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above Experience working in a nursery or early years setting Leadership experience as a room leader
  • senior practitioner or deputy manager Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures Ability to lead daily nursery operations in the Manager’s absence Ability to support
  • guide and develop staff Strong communication and parent partnership skills Good organisation and accurate record keeping Understanding of inclusive practice
  • SEND and support for children with EAL Paediatric first aid training desirable Designated Safeguarding Lead training desirable
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