Deputy Nursery Manager - Early Years Jobs Cheltenham Town Reed Education CheltenhamStart Date: ASAP / August 2026Reed Education Cheltenham is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a warm, welcoming, and high-quality nursery setting located in Cheltenham town centre.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional looking to step into a leadership role. Strong Room Leaders ready for career progression are actively encouraged to apply.About the Role - Deputy Manager CheltenhamAs Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high standards of care, education, and safeguarding are consistently delivered.You will play a key role in leading the team, inspiring best practice, and creating a positive, nurturing environment where both children and staff can thrive.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Nursery Manager with daily operations and leadershipLead, motivate, and inspire a team of Early Years PractitionersSupport the delivery of the EYFS curriculum to a high standardAct as a role model of outstanding practice within the settingAssist with staff development, coaching, and mentoringEnsure safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance are always metBuild positive relationships with parents, carers, and the wider communityStep into the Manager role when requiredWhat We''re Looking ForLevel 3 or Level 4 qualification in Early Years / ChildcareStrong experience within an EYFS