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Job Title


Deputy Manager


Company : Family First Nursery Group


Location : Epsom, England


Created : 2025-09-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionStep into Leadership at The CherryField Day Nursery!nnntLong Grove Park,Epsom,KT19 8TFnt34,000 - 35,000 per annum depending on experience and working hoursnt34-42.5 hours per week | Monday Friday | All year roundnnnAre you a passionate early years professional ready for your next challenge? AtThe CherryField Day Nursery, were looking for adedicated and inspiring Deputy Managerto join the team for one year and then afterwards become a field deputy manager to help lead our vibrant, nurturing settings where children thrive and staff feel truly valued. nnThe nursery is purpose-built, bright and welcoming to staff and children, we have our own car park on site and within walking distance of Epsom train station.nnWhy Join the Family First Community?nnWe believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits that make a difference:nnnt400 Qualification Bonus for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! ntGenerous Annual Leave 24 days + bank holidays + your birthday off all paid!nt75% Childcare Discount because your family matters toontHealth & Wellbeing Support confidential helpline for lifes challengesntCareer Progression tailored learning and development opportunitiesntRefer a Friend Bonus earn up to 750! nnn Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.nnYour Role as Deputy Manager:nnAs a key leader in our nursery, youll:nnntEnsure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of every child, parent, and team memberntSupport the delivery of outstanding EYFS practice across all roomsntManage medication and care plans with diligence and compassionntInspire your team with creativity, consistency, and a positive attitudentMaintain accurate records using the EyMan systemntStep up as a role model, mentor, and motivator for your colleaguesntHelp drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspectionsnnnWhat Youll Bring:nnntLevel 3 Childcare Qualification essentialntLeadership experiencein an early years setting essentialnt1+ year in Early Years essentialntStrong knowledge ofEYFS and safeguarding essentialntLevel 5 qualificationin Childcare or Leadership desirablentExperience achievingGood or Outstandingin Ofsted desirablennnReady to Make a Lasting Impact?nnIf you''re ready to lead with heart, inspire a team, and help shape the future of young children, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way.nnWe are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.nnCherryField Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Groupnn