Nursery Deputy Manager (MAT Cover) - Internal Only

Job description

Location: Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom Devon

Job type: Full Time Permanent

Salary: £14.52 Hour

Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week

About The RoleA Nursery Deputy Manager plays a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of a nursery or childcare setting. They ensure that the nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children.

About The NurseryTops Bretonside Nursery is a 48 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Looe Street, Plymouth. The nursery runs several extra‐curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and more.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Up to 60% childcare discount at Tops Day Nurseries

Exclusive discounts & rewards via Blue Light Card and Each Person platform (gyms, cinema, shopping, travel & many more)

Health & wellbeing support – NHS prescriptions, optical care & dental treatment

A generous holiday allowance – including your birthday off & a wellbeing day

What does the role involve?

Responsible for overseeing a unit and assisting specialists in the nursery, such as behaviour management representatives, SENCo, H&S rep, Equal opportunities etc.

Ensure that suitable opportunities, activities and resources are provided for all the children relevant to their age/stage and development needs to the requirements of external organisations.

Communicate with parents to ensure that all fees are paid and that parents are satisfied with the provision of care provided. Also manage a fee system including invoicing, collecting money, banking and reporting on financial targets.

Ensure that all staff are supported in their training and development and their job satisfaction. Provide mentoring/coaching as appropriate.

Support the Nursery Manager and take charge of the setting in the Manager's absence.

Be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care.

What are we looking for?

A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.

Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted regulations.

Proven experience managing teams and working closely with parents.

Important Safeguarding Information

Hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. If you don't yet have one, you'll need to cover the cost.

Be eligible to work in regulated roles – not on the Children's Barred List.

Successfully complete background and reference checks.

At Tops Day Nurseries, we are an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English