Deputy Nursery Manager
Closing in 6 days (12 December 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: £26,824 - £28,142
Employer: Orchard Grove Pioneers Nursery
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 12 December 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- Full-time
- From January 2026
- Salary: £26,824 – £28,142
What will I be doing?
We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join Orchard Grove Pioneers Nursery within Orchard Grove Primary School, growing and developing an outstanding nursery provision by utilising a passion for Early Years practice.
You’ll provide leadership and management of the Nursery, effectively managing day-to-day operations whilst ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered by supporting staff with the strategic implementation, planning, and monitoring of Nursery provision and policies.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
- Minimum of a Level 3 Childcare qualification, with a teaching or Early Years qualification desirable
- Experience of management within a nursery or Early Years setting including staff management
- Extensive knowledge of EYFS practice, including statutory requirements, safeguarding and SEN inclusion
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What is in it for me?
As a Deputy Nursery Manager within Orchard Grove Primary School, you’ll have the opportunity to take a leading role within the Nursery’s development whilst also having access to professional development opportunities, working in tandem with teaching staff to make a real difference to the provision offered to young learners.
DBS check
The successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosures.
Supporting documents and information
Closing date for applications is 9am on 12 December 2025
Interviews to be held on 17 December 2025
For more information about the role and to make an application please visit: Careers at Orchard Grove Primary School
All application must be made via E-teach
The Blackdown Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment.