Deputy Nursery Manager (Manchester)

Join this nursery in Higher Broughton as a Deputy Manager!

We’re now looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Higher Broughton?

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Deputy Managers:

Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!

Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.

Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.

Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.

Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.

Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!

Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

How you’ll make a difference as a Deputy Manager:

Through working alongside the manager to help with all areas of running the nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly day to day.

By building warm, trusting relationships with families and work together with outside agencies to support each child’s growth and wellbeing.

Guiding and support the nursery team, keeping children safe at all times and bringing the EYFS to life in a way that’s fun, engaging, and meets all requirements.

What a Deputy Manager needs:

Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Leadership experience within a nursery setting.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator!

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies.