Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week, all year round
Salary: £30,076.80

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager on behalf of a supportive nursery setting in Stourbridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional looking to take the next step in their career within a welcoming and nurturing environment.

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the daily running of the nursery and ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and learning are maintained throughout the setting.

You will play a key role in supporting staff, building strong relationships with families, and helping create a positive environment where children can thrive.

• Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operations
• Lead the nursery team in the manager’s absence
• Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Support staff mentoring and professional development
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
• Promote high standards of care and learning throughout the nursery

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• 30% reduction on childcare fees
• Flexible working patterns
• Workplace pension
• Life Assurance
• Private healthcare package
• Ongoing CPD and accredited training opportunities
• Career progression and development pathways
• Coaching and mentoring support
• Annual Company Awards Evening
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Mental Health First Aiders
• Leadership support

• Previous experience in a senior nursery practitioner or deputy manager role
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Passion for early years education and childcare
• Relevant childcare qualification
• A positive, caring, and proactive attitude

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency, placing professionals into both temporary and permanent roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND staff, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.