Nursery - Nursery Deputy Manager
10 days ago
Gloucester
Deputy Nursery Manager – Early Years Jobs Cheltenham Town | Reed Education Cheltenham Start Date: ASAP / August 2026 Reed Education Cheltenham is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a warm, welcoming, and high-quality nursery setting located in Cheltenham town centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional looking to step into a leadership role. Strong Room Leaders ready for career progression are actively encouraged to apply. About the Role – Deputy Manager Cheltenham As Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding are consistently delivered. You will play a key role in leading the team, inspiring best practice, and creating a positive, nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive. Key Responsibilities • Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and leadership, • Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of Early Years Practitioners, • Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum to a high standard, • Act as a role model of outstanding practice within the setting, • Assist with staff development, coaching, and mentoring, • Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance are always met, • Build positive relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community, • Step into the Manager role when required What We’re Looking For • Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Early Years / Childcare, • Strong experience within an EYFS nursery setting, • Proven leadership potential or experience (Room Leaders welcome), • Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities, • A proactive, organised, and positive approach, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • A genuine passion for leading teams and supporting children’s development, • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) Leadership Qualities We Value • Motivational and supportive leadership style, • Ability to inspire and develop a team, • Strong organisational and time-management skills, • Confidence in taking initiative and leading by example, • Commitment to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (DOE), • Clear career progression opportunities into Nursery Manager roles, • Supportive leadership team and positive working culture, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Opportunity to grow within a well-respected Cheltenham nursery Apply – Deputy Manager Jobs Cheltenham If you are a passionate Early Years professional ready to take the next step into leadership, or a Room Leader looking for career progression into a Deputy Manager role in Cheltenham, we would love to hear from you.