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2nd Deputy Manager

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
02/10/2026
Advert End Date:
30/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
Up to £35,000 pro rata depending on experience
Job Category:
Education
Vacancy ID:
302977
Employment Location:
Skelton
Closing date:
30 Oct
Further Information

2nd Deputy Manager

Location: Dots n Spots Day Nursery and Out of School Club Ltd in Skelton (registered charity not for profit)
Salary: up to £35,000 pro rata depending on experience
Hours: hours negotiable but a minimum of 32
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible


Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?

Dots n Spots Day Nursery & Out of School Club is looking for a passionate, experienced and enthusiastic 2nd Deputy Manager to join our friendly management team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or Early Years practitioner who is ready to develop their leadership skills and play an important role in the day-to-day running of our nursery.

At Dots n Spots, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play, explore and develop in a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for providing high-quality care and education and who wants to make a positive difference to children, families and our team.

 
About the Role

Working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider management team, you will help to ensure the smooth and effective running of the nursery.

You will:
 
  • Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery
  • Provide positive leadership and support to our Early Years team
  • Lead by example and role model high-quality practice
  • Support Room Leaders and practitioners with their roles and responsibilities
  • Help to ensure the EYFS, safeguarding and nursery policies and procedures are consistently implemented
  • Monitor the quality of children's experiences, learning and development
  • Support staff with planning, observations and assessment
  • Carry out learning walks, room checks and other quality assurance activities
  • Support staff supervision, professional development and performance
  • Help to identify training and development needs within the team
  • Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers
  • Support with parent queries and concerns
  • Work closely with the SENDCo and wider team to promote inclusive practice
  • Support safeguarding procedures and ensure concerns are appropriately followed up
  • Assist with staffing, deployment and the smooth running of the nursery
  • Support with inspections, audits and regulatory requirements
  • Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required
 
What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:
 
  • Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare
  • Experienced in working within an Early Years setting
  • Ideally experienced in a Room Leader, Deputy Room Leader or leadership position
  • Confident in leading and supporting a team
  • Passionate about children's learning, development and wellbeing
  • Knowledgeable about the EYFS and safeguarding
  • Organised, reliable and able to prioritise effectively
  • A confident and positive communicator
  • Able to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues
  • Calm and professional when dealing with challenges
  • Keen to learn, develop and support others to grow
  • Committed to providing inclusive, child-centred practice
 
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and wants to be part of a team where everyone plays a part in making a difference.


Why Join Dots n Spots?

At Dots n Spots, we value our team and believe that happy, supported practitioners make a real difference to children's experiences.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team where you will have opportunities to:
 
  • Develop your leadership and management skills
  • Access training and professional development
  • Work alongside an experienced management team
  • Contribute ideas and help shape our provision
  • Support and develop Early Years practitioners
  • Make a real difference to children and families in our community

What We Offer
 
  • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Staff wellbeing support
  • Staff discount/benefits
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to children's lives

To apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter to info@dotsnspots.co.uk or contact Emma Agar on 01287 654930 for further information.


Dots n Spots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
 
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