Do you have a passion for Early Years but find yourself wanting more responsibility? We are looking for a dynamic, caring, and organized Deputy Nursery Manager & Room Leader to join our team at Peterborough College.

This isnt just an office job. Youll be the heartbeat of a specific room, leading your team to create a world of wonder for children aged 0-5. When our Nursery Manager is away, youll step up to the plate, gaining invaluable experience in the overall management of a professional nursery setting.

• Inspiring Young Minds: As a Room Leader, youll design and lead activities that meet EYFS standards and spark children's curiosity.
• Empowering Your Team: Youll mentor Nursery Nurses and Assistants, sharing your wisdom and helping them grow through 1:1s and coaching.
• Building Connections: Youll be the friendly face parents trust, liaising with them on their childs progress and coordinating with local authorities or specialists.
• Stepping Up: Youll assist with the \"behind the scenes\" magicfrom managing budgets and inventories to ensuring our safeguarding is gold-standard.

• Work-Life Balance: Our unique schedule (four 8 am6 pm days and one 8 am12 pm day) means you get your Friday afternoon (or morning!) back.
• Generous Holiday: 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays and extra discretionary days.
• A Supportive Environment: We are part of the IEG Group, meaning we truly value professional development. Well support your Level 5 aspirations or management training.
• Great Perks: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a fully-funded enhanced DBS check.

You are an experienced Early Years professional who is as comfortable on the floor playing with toddlers as you are in a team meeting.

The Essentials:

• Level 3 Childcare qualification (Level 5 is a bonus!).
• Significant experience with the 0-5 age range.
• A \"can-do\" attitude and the emotional resilience to handle the beautiful (and sometimes messy!) challenges of nursery life.
• Solid knowledge of Safeguarding and EYFS.
• The ability to lead with kindness, clarity, and confidence. xbpsjku

If youre a natural leader with a big heart and an organized mind, we want to hear from you.