Nursery Deputy Manager

Are you passionate about leading a team, supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?

Rosedene Nurseries are looking to recruit an experienced Deputy Manager to join our leadership team at the Ofsted rated Good Northallerton nursery.

Rosedene's mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities within a nurturing environment for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world.

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding.
• Deputy or Leadership experience within a nursery to take charge of the setting in the manager's absence.
• Excellent communication skills are essential and must be able to work in partnership with parents and carers.

• Competitive Compensation, Company Pension Scheme & Progression - Attractive pay rates with clear opportunities for career progression and internal progression.
• Part of an award-winning & growing business recognised as a pioneer in the early years education sector. Recent Awards include:
  • 2024/2025 UK's Top SME Nursery Apprenticeship Provider
  • Multiple Ofsted Outstanding Awards
  • 2024 NMT Finalists for Top Nursery Group of the Year
  • 2024 Community Nursery of the Year
  • 97% of employees are happy working at Rosedene 2025 Employee survey
• Extensive Training & Development - Supported by monthly in person and online training. Funded First Aid Course. 24/7 access to your own e learning platform for essential skills training, CPD qualified courses and personal development. Curiosity, Forest & Beach school training. Monthly team meetings. Opportunities to work across different nursery locations.
• Strong company-wide Well Being Support - A robust well being programme, team well being walks, and initiatives focused on maintaining a healthy work life balance.
• Delivering rewarding work with a positive, meaningful impact to families everyday.
• Great annual leave, Birthday off, Paid Overtime & Additional Time Off - Overtime is paid; employees are also rewarded with extra days off for milestones such as birthdays, 100% attendance and long standing commitments.
• Childcare Perks - 80% discounted childcare for employees and access to an Employee Benefits Scheme.

Typical working schedule: Monday Friday, 7.30am 6pm.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.