Deputy Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager - Level 3 Qualified Are you an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager, Room Leader, or Senior Early Years Practitioner ready for your next challenge? At Ark Start, we''re looking for a passionate and ambitious early years professional to support the day-to-day leadership of our nursery, ensuring the highest standards of childcare, learning, safeguarding and team development. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator with strong knowledge of the EYFS, nursery operations and staff leadership to develop their career within a growing and values-driven early years organisation. As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to oversee daily nursery operations, lead and develop practitioners, maintain outstanding standards of care and education, and ensure full compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality early years education, supporting children aged 0-5 to achieve their full potential while building strong relationships with families and the wider community. Key Responsibilities Support the Nursery Manager in the effective day-to-day leadership and management of the nursery. Act as the nursery lead in the absence of the Nursery Manager. Lead and model outstanding early years practice in line with the EYFS. Support, coach and develop Room Leaders, Early Years Educators and Nursery Practitioners. Ensure high-quality learning ..... full job details .....