Deputy Manager Early Years at Shiny Stars Day Nursery, Bradford

Deputy Manager - Early Years Practitioner

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day running of your designated room
• Plan and deliver fun, age‑appropriate activities aligned with EYFS learning goals
• Supervise and support assistant staff, students, and volunteers
• Maintain accurate records, observations, and development assessments
• Ensure all health, safety, and safeguarding policies are followed at all times
• Work flexibly across the nursery and cover shifts as required
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child’s day and progress

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ paid experience working in a registered early years/nursery setting
• Sound knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Current Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete at own cost before start)
• Able and willing to work flexible shifts, any hours to meet the needs of the nursery
• Experience leading a room or small team, supporting daily planning and routines
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and child development
• Good communication skills – able to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff

Desirable:

• Level 3 Diploma / NVQ in Childcare & Early Years Education (or equivalent)
• Experience managing observations, learning journals, and progress tracking
• Knowledge of Peninsula health & safety compliance standards

Please send your CV and a short covering letter

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradford BD1 3RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (required)
• Childcare: 1 year (required)
• Management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person