Deputy Manager at Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
Salary: £31,824* per annum
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Location: Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground*From April 2025
We’re looking for a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of the nursery. At Raised in Bristol, we have a play-led ethos to learning using the ‘planning-in-the-moment’ approach to the EYFS. We’re a passionate bunch! We love what we do – we’re committed to helping children reach their full potential, in a friendly, nurturing and engaging environment and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision.Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground is a 62-place nursery housed in a beautiful timber-framed building overlooking the well-loved Felix Road Adventure Playground in Easton. The nursery has a homely feel, with all the rooms having free-flow access to the newly refurbished garden space. Located just a 5-minute walk from Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill Roundabout, both have regular bus links across Bristol. It’s only a 10-minute walk from Stapleton Road train station and easily accessible by bike. There’s also free on-street parking in the local area.
A little about you…You’ll have a can-do attitude and be a confident and approachable communicator with the team and families. As a leader, you’ll be a positive and patient role model, with a supportive approach to getting the best out of the team and mentoring them to success. This nursery was recently rated as ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted so we’re looking for someone who wants to create positive change and make their mark in this setting – to be a part of a solutions-based approach to getting it rated as ‘Good’ and striving for excellence.If you’re looking for an exciting new challenge, where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you!
Why work with Raised in Bristol?We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits:Competitive payAnnual pay reviewsPaid one hour lunch break50% off for your child in our nurseriesEnhanced maternity payEmployer pension‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE)Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave) Plus 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year24/7 access to a remote GP for you and your familyCareer progression and training opportunities
Applicant RequirementsTo apply for this role, you’ll need to have previous demonstrated experience in a similar role. You’ll have a relevant qualification – NNEB, NVQ Level 3+ (Childcare & Education), BTEC (Childcare) or equivalent, or higher qualification such as QTS, Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development. Our application form is easy to use and phone-friendly – apply today.