Deputy Manager Vacancy

Love early years… but tired of settings that have lost the joy?

At Charnwood Nursery & Pre-school Group (CNPG) we believe nursery should still feel magical.

Messy play.
Big laughs.
Strong relationships.
Meaningful learning.
Teams that genuinely care about each other.

For almost 25 years we’ve been building something different:

High standards without the corporate coldness
A place where creativity is welcomed
A team culture built around Growth, Belonging & Joy
Beautiful environments where children AND adults thrive

We’re now looking for an exceptional Practice Based Deputy Manager to join our team.

This is NOT an office-bound deputy role.

You will be:
In the rooms
Supporting practice
Coaching educators
Building parent relationships
Creating magical learning experiences
Leading from the front

We believe the best leaders in early years are visible, approachable and deeply connected to the children, team and curriculum.

Why people love working here ❤️

Growth

We love learning.
From coaching and CPD to leadership development, Forest School opportunities and much more, we invest in our people.

Belonging

We’re more than a team.
We support each other, celebrate together and genuinely have each other’s backs.

Joy

We believe fun matters.
Mud kitchens, music festivals, spontaneous adventures and magical moments are part of everyday life here.

You’ll probably fit right in if you…

Believe early years education matters
Bring warmth, energy and creativity
Love building relationships
Naturally support your team
Want to grow professionally
Aren’t afraid of getting messy
Read this and thought:

“OMG. THESE ARE MY PEOPLE.”

BENEFITS

Birthday day off

£50 birthday voucher
Christmas closure (fully paid)
Wellbeing support
Staff discounts
Training & progression
Forest School opportunities
Recognition & celebrations
Supportive leadership
Beautiful learning environments

Personal Trainer Led Bootcamp

Social Events

Team Building

4-day working week

Competitive Salary

Ready to love nursery again?

It’s messy.
It’s full-on.
It’s the best thing you will ever do.