Assistant Nursery Manager - Nursery Setting - LS28

Description

Assistant Nursery Manager - Nursery Setting - LS28

Full-Time | Permanent Role | Competitive Salary | Immediate Start Available

Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for an Assistant Nursery Manager to join a welcoming and well-established nursery in LS28.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate childcare professional who is ready to support the leadership and day-to-day management of a busy nursery while continuing to make a positive impact on children's learning and development.

The Role

As Assistant Nursery Manager, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure the nursery delivers exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding. You will help lead the staff team, support the smooth running of the setting, and play a key role in maintaining a positive and nurturing environment for children, families, and colleagues.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or above) - Essential

Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting

Experience as a Senior Practitioner, Room Leader, Third-in-Charge, or similar position

Strong knowledge of the EYFS Framework

Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery

Lead and motivate staff to deliver outstanding childcare and early years education

Ensure all children receive high-quality learning opportunities in line with the EYFS

Monitor observations, assessments, and planning across the nursery

Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and supervision

Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

Step into the Manager's role when required

About You

We're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional Early Years provision. You'll be a natural leader who can inspire colleagues, support children's development, and contribute to a positive team culture.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary package

Supportive management team

Ongoing training and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and welcoming nursery environment

The opportunity to play a key role in shaping children's early learning experiences

If you're an experienced Early Years practitioner ready to progress into nursery leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become the next Assistant Nursery Manager in LS28!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. xjnqpsq

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