Deputy Nursery Manager
CV-LibraryCA11, Skirsgill, CumbriapermanentPosted: 23 June 2026
Apply NowWe’re searching for a passionate and motivating Deputy Nursery Manager to join the exceptional team in Penrith - someone who’s ready to help shape little futures and support a thriving, joyful nursery community.
Why You’ll Love Being Part of The Team:
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Great Place to Work® Certified 2025/26
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Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025
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80% Childcare Discount (T&Cs apply)
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Delicious free meals: breakfast, lunch & healthy snacks
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Accredited training & development through our academy and bespoke learning platform
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Enhanced family leave: maternity, paternity, fertility & adoption
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Wellbeing support, rewards & regular team events
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Long‑service recognition
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Your birthday off — because you deserve to celebrate
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Competitive salary, pension & enhanced holiday package
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Supportive central team always ready to help
Your Role as Deputy Manager:
As the Deputy Manager, you’ll help create a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment for children, families and staff. You will:
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Lead daily operations alongside the Nursery Manager
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Build trusted relationships with families and external professionals
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Inspire, guide and develop your team to deliver exceptional care and education
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Champion children’s wellbeing so they feel safe, happy and ready to thrive
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Bring the EYFS to life through meaningful, engaging experiences
What We’re Looking For:
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Level 3+ Early Years qualification
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Strong knowledge of the EYFS
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Confident understanding of safeguarding & child protection
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Previous leadership experience in a nursery setting
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A genuine passion for early years and making a real difference
Why You’ll Love Being Part of The Team:
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Great Place to Work® Certified 2025/26
*
Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces™ for Women 2025
*
80% Childcare Discount (T&Cs apply)
*
Delicious free meals: breakfast, lunch & healthy snacks
*
Accredited training & development through our academy and bespoke learning platform
*
Enhanced family leave: maternity, paternity, fertility & adoption
*
Wellbeing support, rewards & regular team events
*
Long‑service recognition
*
Your birthday off — because you deserve to celebrate
*
Competitive salary, pension & enhanced holiday package
*
Supportive central team always ready to help
Your Role as Deputy Manager:
As the Deputy Manager, you’ll help create a warm, nurturing and inspiring environment for children, families and staff. You will:
*
Lead daily operations alongside the Nursery Manager
*
Build trusted relationships with families and external professionals
*
Inspire, guide and develop your team to deliver exceptional care and education
*
Champion children’s wellbeing so they feel safe, happy and ready to thrive
*
Bring the EYFS to life through meaningful, engaging experiences
What We’re Looking For:
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Level 3+ Early Years qualification
*
Strong knowledge of the EYFS
*
Confident understanding of safeguarding & child protection
*
Previous leadership experience in a nursery setting
*
A genuine passion for early years and making a real difference