Nursery Deputy Manager Lead

4 days ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

About Us

Tops Day Nurseries is a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today's children to influence future generations.

We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as one of the top childcare providers in the region.

We are an Employee-Owned Company, meaning that our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company's growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. This unique approach creates a sense of ownership and motivation among our staff, driving them to deliver exceptional care and education to our young pupils.

Our nursery is Ofsted registered for up to 104 children, from 3 months to five years. The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year (closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas period).

Salary: Up to £15.40 per hour, with opportunities for additional income through our bonus scheme.

This role requires a Nursery Deputy Manager who will play a key part in supporting the Nursery Manager to oversee the daily operations of our nursery or childcare setting. You will ensure that our nursery provides a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for children.

About the Role

A successful candidate will have:

  • a minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification;
  • experience in a leadership or supervisory role;
  • strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted regulations;
  • proven experience managing teams and working closely with parents;

Our nursery offers a range of benefits to support your career development and work-life balance. These include:

  • a welcome bonus of £700 upon joining our team;
  • an annual bonus scheme allowing you to share in our success;
  • a relocation package of up to £3000 to help with your move;
  • childcare discounts of up to 60% off within our nurseries;
  • flexible working options, including compressed hours;
  • a holiday allowance of 29 days; and
  • access to exclusive deals and discounts through our reward platform.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and education, we'd love to hear from you.


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