Deputy Nursery Manager

Nursery Deputy Manager – New Nursery Opening April 2025 

£29106 - £30628 38 hours per week 

RAFAKidz Nursery, Wittering, Peterborough PE8 6DW 

We offer 

• Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff 

• Committed to your career progression and access to internal promotions 

• Time off over the Christmas period 

• Onsite Gyms at set locations 

• Eligible for Blue Light Discount Card 

Our RAFAKidz family 

Just like our children, we are growing! RAFAKidz started out as one of the chosen providers of nursery services to the RAF community. We are excited to announce that we have been invited to bring our expertise and touch of magic to a brand-new setting to provide high quality affordable childcare at RAF Wittering. The nursery  is due to open in April and we are looking for a Deputy Manager to join us. 

RAFAKidz Wittering is a welcoming 99-place setting for children from 3 months to 5 years. We create a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment, conveniently located just off the A1. Open five days a week from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, we offer peace of mind for parents seeking quality care. Our dedicated staff lead a variety of exciting adult-led activities while also promoting child-initiated play. This encourages children to explore their creativity at their own pace. We make sure to keep parents updated on their child’s progress through our wonderful app, and provide healthy, nutritious meals each day to support their well-being and development. We also operate a wraparound school care club and holiday club for primary school aged children. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and you will be working closely with Victoria, our Nursery Manager, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. You will bring with you strong knowledge of Early Years, together with the appropriate qualifications, along with a nurturing personality and a desire to achieve the absolute best outcomes for our children. Ideally you will have previous experience in either a deputy or management role and be confident undertaking additional responsibilities to cover the Nursery Manager role from time to time (holidays etc)  Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements.  

This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities 

Closing date Wednesday 9 April however interviews are ongoing so please do not delay in applying as we may close this job advert early