Deputy Nursery Manager

Bosworth Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 9JL

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 October 2026

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  29 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,715 - £29,075

Deputy Nursery Manager job summary

Deputy Nursery Manager

Required from ASAP

Grade 7, Pay Point 11 - 14

Permanent

£27,715 - £29,075

37 hours, 52 weeks a year

We are looking to recruit a deputy nursery manager on a permanent basis as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development who is keen to develop their career and take on a leadership role.

  As deputy you will assist the manager with the day to day running of the nursery using best practice within the EYFS framework; be responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in accordance with their learning and development needs and assist with the  supervision/direction of staff.

  The successful candidate must be able to assume full responsibility of the nursery in the  manager’s absence, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently, which may involve additional hours (within reason) as/when required. You will therefore have the ability to be a strong and enthusiastic leader/team player, who can set clear objectives for yourself and the team and who can develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents, children and outside agencies.

Why Work With Us?

 ● Supportive environment: You’ll work alongside a team of welcoming and supportive practitioners in a fun and engaging atmosphere, fostering teamwork and collaboration.

● Professional growth: Gain valuable experience in a respected nursery with over 20 years in early years education, enhancing your skills and career prospects.

About us:

Bosworth Academy Day Nursery is a vibrant and friendly childcare facility providing exceptional care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years. Located at Bosworth Academy, we are well-regarded in the community and conveniently situated within the heart of Desford.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 12th November 2026 at 5pm, with interviews taking place the following week.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bosworth Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1565 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bosworth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bosworth-academy

Bosworth Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area. We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our faculty an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to secure high standards of teaching and learning. We are passionate in our goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.

Bosworth Academy is the lead school in the LiFE Multi Academy Trust, which has been recognised by Ofsted as an ‘Outstanding’ school in our recent inspection. We continue to develop our practice as we believe our community deserves nothing less and were awarded ‘World Class Status’.

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