Assistant Nursery Deputy — Baby Unit Lead
Job Description
We are looking for a passionate Assistant Nursery Deputy — Baby Unit Lead to join our warm, welcoming, and nurturing nursery. Our children thrive, staff feel valued and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and education, and we are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to excellence and child-centred learning.
40 hour and 45 hour contracts available.
Why Join Us?
45 minute PAID lunch break
2 Paid Sick Days
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents
Wellbeing initiatives because self-care matters
Career growth with ongoing training and development opportunities at one of our settings
Company events – Summer and Christmas parties
At Abacus Day Nursery, we are proud to be part of the Complete Childcare Group — a family of settings united by a genuine love for children and the people who care for them. You'll join a collaborative leadership team that supports one another, values every voice, and believes that happy, inspired practitioners create the best outcomes for children. We invest in our people and create real opportunities to grow.
Ready to make a difference at Abacus Day Nursery? We'd love to hear from you.
About the role
Abacus Day Nursery, part of the Complete Childcare Group, is looking for a compassionate, bold, and reflective leader to join our close-knit management team as Assistant Nursery Deputy and Baby Unit Lead. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner who is ready to step into senior leadership — someone who loves working with the very youngest children and is passionate about making every day extraordinary for them.
You will sit within a supportive four-person leadership team alongside the Nursery Manager, Deputy, and third-in-charge, reporting directly to the Nursery Manager. You'll play a key role in the smooth running of the setting, stepping up to cover managerial responsibilities when needed.
What you'll do
Lead either our big nest or little nest Baby Unit, alongside another baby room lead, with warmth and expertise
Support and inspire practitioners day to day
Oversee planning, observation and assessment
Manage safeguarding and health & safety
Build strong partnerships with parents
Liaise with outside agencies and specialists
Conduct supervisions and appraisals
About you
Minimum Level 3 qualified in childcare
3+ years post-qualifying experience in day care
Strong knowledge of EYFS and Development Matters
Experience in a senior or leadership position
Excellent communication with children and families
Calm, organised, and proactive approach
Committed to reflective, inclusive practice
Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.
Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.