Deputy Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager – Orton Southgate

Location: Orton Southgate, Peterborough
Salary: £14.42 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Career?

At Ashbourne Day Nurseries, we're looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our established nursery in Orton Southgate, Peterborough.

With a fantastic team, positive staff morale and strong standards of care and education already in place, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive setting where you can make a real difference.

Whether you're an experienced Deputy Manager or an ambitious Third in Charge looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

A Little About Us

Since 2008, Ashbourne Day Nurseries has been creating welcoming, nurturing environments where children can learn, explore and thrive.

Our Orton Southgate nursery has an established, supportive team who are passionate about delivering exceptional childcare. We're proud of the positive environment we've created and are looking for someone who shares our values and can help us continue building on our success.

What You'll Be Doing

Working closely with our Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, maintaining high standards and helping our team flourish.

You'll be:

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with the daily operations of the nursery.

• Leading and motivating the team, creating a positive and supportive working environment.

• Taking responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence.

• Ensuring exceptional childcare and education in line with the EYFS.

• Championing safeguarding, children's wellbeing and Ofsted compliance.

• Supporting staff development, mentoring and performance.

• Building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

• Assisting with staffing, rotas, occupancy and operational responsibilities.

• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining the nursery's high standards.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is confident, approachable and passionate about Early Years.

Ideally, you'll have:

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.

• Experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Third in Charge or in a similar leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• A positive, hands-on approach to supporting and developing others.

• Confidence in making decisions and taking responsibility when required.

• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding childcare and education.

What We Can Offer You

At Ashbourne, we believe in recognising and investing in our people.

• £14.42 per hour

• 40-hour working week

• Birthday off every year.

• Additional leave benefits.

• Childcare benefits.

• Employee of the Month recognition.

• Health and wellbeing benefits.

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Staff discounts.

• Company pension.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Genuine career progression opportunities within our growing nursery group.

• Support from an experienced Nursery Manager and wider leadership team.

Why Join Ashbourne?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nursery with strong foundations, a welcoming team and a positive working environment.

You'll have the chance to develop your leadership skills, contribute your own ideas and play an important role in maintaining the high standards our children and families deserve.

Ready for your next chapter? Apply today and grow your career with Ashbourne Day Nurseries!

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Ashbourne Day Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, appropriate pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, including the relevant barred list check where applicable.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.