The Little Blue Door is a vibrant, forward-thinking, and imaginative children’s nursery business based in the heart of Chichester. We provide personal, nurturing and high-quality childcare from 3 months to 4 years across four separate rooms, each tailored to the age of the children. Our ethos of ‘developing little minds’ is at the heart of everything we do - from our high-quality facilities and 2 unique outdoor spaces to home cooked food and varied activities, including weekly Forest School and regular exciting day trips. All creating wonderful memories and stimulating opportunities for our children.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our brilliant team in our setting based in the heart of Chichester. In this key role, you will closely support the Nursery Manager to create a welcoming setting, ensure smooth day-to-day operations, delivering the highest standards of care, education, and wellbeing for all our children to thrive.
This role is a blend of hands-on childcare delivery and office-based responsibilities. You will be a passionate and creative practitioner, dedicated to providing high-quality care and ensuring children thrive in a welcoming, nurturing environment. Alongside your childcare duties, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery—helping to lead and develop the team, maintaining the highest standards of practice, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and contributing to the achievement of financial targets.

• Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Childcare.
• A genuine passion for early years education and commitment to excellence.
• Excellent leadership, delegation, and team-building skills with a proactive hands-on approach.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with the team children, parents, and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to handle day-to-day operations, maintain accurate records, and multitask effectively.
• A creative, positive and approachable style with the ability to inspire those around you.
• Good numeracy and financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, track financial performance and manage initiatives.
• Strong commercial awareness to support the nursery’s continued growth and success