Are you an inspiring childcare professional ready to lead with passion and purpose? Tiny Tots Recruitment is proud to be working with a forward-thinking nursery client in St Albans, seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager/Third In Charge to join their exceptional leadership team.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a senior role where you’ll be supported to thrive, grow, and make a real difference in children''s lives—while shaping and guiding a strong, caring team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you''ll play a key leadership role alongside the Nursery Manager and Directors, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding throughout the setting.
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting staff through supervision, training, and day-to-day inspiration.
• Driving high-quality early years practice and embedding a child-centred curriculum.
• Ensuring effective planning, assessment, and support for all children, including those with additional needs.
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead when needed and championing a culture of child protection.
• Supporting operational excellence—staffing, rotas, occupancy growth, and health & safety.
• Building strong partnerships with parents, professionals, and the wider community.

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years.
• Experience in a management or senior leadership role within an early years setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for mentoring others and delivering outstanding childcare.

• A nurturing and progressive working environment
• Career growth opportunities, mentoring, and CPD
• A supportive leadership team that values your voice
• A chance to make a lasting impact every single day