Deputy Manager

Step into Leadership at The CherryField Day Nursery!All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Long Grove Park,Epsom,KT19 8TF34,000 - 35,000 per annum depending on experience and working hours34-42.5 hours per week | Monday Friday | All year roundAre 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. The 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.Why Join the Family First Community?We believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits that make a difference:400 Qualification Bonus for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave 24 days + bank holidays + your birthday off all paid!75% Childcare Discount because your family matters tooHealth & Wellbeing Support confidential helpline for lifes challengesCareer Progression tailored learning and development opportunitiesRefer a Friend Bonus earn up to 750! Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.Your Role as Deputy Manager:As a key leader in our nursery, youll:Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of every child, parent, and team memberSupport the delivery of outstanding EYFS practice across all roomsManage medication and care plans with diligence and compassionInspire your team with creativity, consistency, and a positive attitudeMaintain accurate records using the EyMan systemStep up as a role model, mentor, and motivator for your colleaguesHelp drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspectionsWhat Youll Bring:Level 3 Childcare Qualification essentialLeadership experiencein an early years setting essential1+ year in Early Years essentialStrong knowledge ofEYFS and safeguarding essentialLevel 5 qualificationin Childcare or Leadership desirableExperience achievingGood or Outstandingin Ofsted desirableReady to Make a Lasting Impact?If 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.We 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.CherryField 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 Group

Created: 2025-09-11