Deputy Manager- Children’s Day Nursery
Location: Bettws, Newport, Wales Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

ABOUT Y BONT CAERPHILLY

Y Bont is a brand new, purpose built 60 spacechildren’s day nursery, passionate about providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. We believe in delivering exceptional care, building strong relationships and listening to the voice of the child. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team on this new adventure.

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION QUALITY

• You will lead by example in providing high-quality, child-centred care and education, ensuring the individual needs of all children are met.
• Oversee and support the effective planning, delivery, and assessment of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for all age groups.
• Act as a key person for a group of children, observing their progress, maintaining accurate records, and fostering strong relationships with their families.
• Ensure all safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures are rigorously adhered to, acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the manager.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g. CCPLD L3, or equivalent recognised by Social Care Wales).
• Demonstrable experience in a supervisory or direct leadership role within a children’s day nursery setting, with proven ability to lead and support a team of practitioners.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum for Wales, National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare, and CIW regulations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic approach to working with children and families.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate strong leadership.
• High standard of It skills including use of App based childcare monitoring software and experience in completing registers and returns for Flying Start, Childcare Offer for Wales and NMRU

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• Level 4 or 5 qualification in leadership and management within early years (e.g., City and Guilds Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development).
• Experience of working with children with additional learning needs.
• Current 12 hour Paediatric First Aid Certificate
• Playwork L3

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunities to work within other nurseries within the group.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early years.
• Free uniform (optional for managerial staff), staff discounts, pension scheme, paid training opportunities, additional paid time off over Christmas shutdown period.

To Apply
If you are a dedicated and experienced early years professional with a desire to directly lead and support a thriving nursery team, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV to hello@pitterpatterplay.com by midday on 15 August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are encouraged

THE ROLE

As Deputy Manager, you’ll be a vital part of our leadership team, directly supporting the Nursery Manager in the daily operation and strategic development of the nursery. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of care. You’ll achieve this by directly leading, mentoring, and supporting our practitioners within the rooms, ensuring exceptional practice across all age groups. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of early years practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct Room Leadership & Practitioner Support:
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager in their absence, taking full responsibility for the effective running of the nursery, with a primary focus on the quality of practice within the rooms.
• Directly lead, supervise, and mentor all practitioners within the nursery rooms, ensuring high standards of child-centred care and education are consistently maintained.
• Conduct regular observations and provide constructive feedback to staff, supporting their professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead daily briefings and team discussions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration amongst the room teams.
• Support the Nursery Manager in the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of all nursery staff.