Deputy Nursery Manager - Hands-On Early Years Leader Shepherds Hill Nursery, Harefield £32,000-£35,000 depending on experience 37.5 hours Do you want to progress as an Early Years leader without leaving the children behind? Shepherds Hill Nursery is looking for a Deputy Manager to work in genuine partnership with our Manager, sharing the day-to-day leadership of our small nursery while remaining very much part of the children''s everyday experience. This is not an office-based Deputy role. We are a small, independent nursery for children aged 2-5, with one nursery room, a close-knit team and a strong outdoor, nature-led ethos. Our children explore, climb, investigate, create, get muddy and take appropriate risks. And we join them. The role Our Deputy works alongside the Manager, children and team throughout the day. We are looking for someone who can think things through with our Manager, use their own judgement, notice what needs doing and confidently take responsibility. There is management and administration to do, but at Shepherds Hill leadership happens mainly alongside the children and staff. If your ideal Deputy role involves gradually moving away from children and into an office, Shepherds Hill probably isn''t for you. But if you want genuine responsibility and influence while still doing the part of Early Years you love, we''d really like to hear from you. Who we are looking for You might already be a Deputy Manager. Or you might be an experienced Room Leader, ..... full job details .....