Deputy Nursery Manager - fixed term contract

Muddy Boots Nursery; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Deputy Nursery Manager - fixed term contract

Application Deadline: 31 December 2025

Department: Nursery Leadership

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Muddy Boots Acomb

Reporting To: Berni Neale

Compensation: GBP 14.70 - GBP 15.20 / hour

Description

Job Title: Deputy Manager
Location: Muddy Boots Acomb, York
Salary: Up to GBP 15.20 per hour (within the top 10% of nurseries in the area)

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

At Muddy Boots Acomb, we're proud to be an award-winning nursery, recognised for our commitment to excellence in early years education. We provide children with unique outdoor learning experiences, where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our passionate team makes a real difference in young lives every day, and we're looking for an Early Years Educator to join us on this exciting journey!

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to work as part of the leadership team at Muddy Boots in Acomb. The role is starting in the next 4-6 weeks and we anticipate it lasting up to 12 months with the opportunity to move within the Muddy Boots group of nurseries following this fixed-term contract. If you have the qualifications and experience to fill this role - we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Role Overview: As a Deputy Manager at Muddy Boots, you will be an integral part of our management team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support staff to plan and deliver engaging learning activities, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration
2. Observe, assess, and support children's individual learning journeys
3. Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members
4. Ensure a safe, inspiring, and stimulating environment for all children
5. Contribute to a happy, healthy, and thriving team that loves what they do!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We're Looking For:

• Passion for outdoor education and a commitment to nature-based learning
• Experience in early years education (Level 3 qualified or equivalent)
• A proactive and positive attitude with great teamwork skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

What we offer

What We Offer:

• Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation
• Top 10% pay in the area, up to GBP 15.20 per hour
• 4-day work week for full-time staff - more time for you!
• Extra holiday days for long-standing team members
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more
• Employee Assistance Programme - mental health support & coaching
• Staff treats, events & parties - because we value YOU!
• Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled
• Free uniform & on-site parking

Ready to Join the Muddy Boots Family?

If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply Now and start your adventure with us!

Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.

All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to receiving two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of our safeguarding duties.