Deputy Nursery Manager- Meadow Nursery

Deputy Nursery Manager- Meadow Nursery

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• Location: Blackpool
• Salary: £33,280 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full-time

13 hours ago

Job Details

• Location: The Bungalow, Old Meadows Lane off Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HH
• Position: Deputy Nursery Manager (supernumerary)
• Employer: MiChild Group
• Salary: From £33,280 per annum - Negotiable depending on experience
• Additional: £500 voucher

'Small Steps. Giant Leaps.'

Who Are We?

At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition—values that inspire everything we do.

About MiChild at Meadow Nursery

Meadow Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing setting based on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre on Whitegate Drive. With excellent public transport links and free onsite parking, we're easy to get to whether you drive or take public transport.

Our setting includes four well-equipped rooms, each tailored to a specific age group and led by a team trained specifically for that developmental stage. We support our team to feel confident within the age group they work with and support training needs. We also have spacious outdoor garden spaces that are thoughtfully separated to suit different age groups, ensuring safe and enriching outdoor play for all. Our building has a total of 3 garden spaces.

We're especially proud of our dedicated preschool room, where children prepare for their school transition together in a supportive, structured environment.

Our focus on teamwork and quality care makes us a trusted choice for families—and a fantastic place to work. Each year, we are invited to the MiChild awards evening held by our actively involved CEO and COO. At our recent awards night, team Meadow was celebrated as winners of 'Team of the Year.' This is a testament to the dedication, passion, and teamwork that drives everything we do and that you can be a part of.

Our local area is great for anyone new to the area or living nearby. We are situated next to Whitegate Drive Health Centre and are very centrally located on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre. All local shops are within walking distance and easily accessible by car. We have a local Subway, Greggs, and Tesco within a short distance.

MiChild Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• £500 Love 2 Shop vouchers on completion of probation period
• Flexible working—option to choose 4-5 working days per week for work-life balance
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives - Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning Hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided

What We're Looking For

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Demonstrates robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Has experience leading a team and assisting the nursery manager in the day-to-day operations of the setting
• Leads by example, modelling excellent quality of care and education of all children

Shift Patterns

This role operates on a rotating weekly shift schedule to ensure coverage and flexibility. You will alternate between early and late shifts on a week-by-week basis.

• Early Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Middle Shifts: 8:00am - 5:00pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Late Shift: 9:30am - 6:00pm

If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities.

Safeguarding & Compliance

MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications

Equality & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff—regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Ready to Make a Difference and Join the MiChild Family?

Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated.

Apply Now and help us shape the future—one small step at a time.

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (UK recognised)
• Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and child development
• Demonstrates robust safeguarding knowledge and awareness
• Has experience leading a team and assisting the nursery manager in the day to day operations of the setting
• Leads be example, modelling excellent quality of care and education of all children
  
  At MiChild, we are dedicated to being a leading provider of early years education, where passionate and highly trained professionals nurture every child's full potential. Our ethos is rooted in compassion, excellence, and ambition-values that inspire everything we do.
About MiChild at Meadow Nursery Meadow Nursery is a vibrant, nurturing setting based on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre on Whitegate drive. With excellent public transport links and free onsite parking, we're easy to get to whether you drive or take public transport. Our setting includes four well-equipped rooms, each tailored to a specific age group and led by a team trained specifically for that developmental stage, we support our team to feel confident within the age group they work with and support training needs. We also have a spacious outdoor garden spaces that are thoughtfully separated to suit different age groups, ensuring safe and enriching outdoor play for all. Our building has a total of 3 garden spaces. We're especially proud of our dedicated preschool room, where children prepare for their school transition together in a supportive, structured environment. Our focus on teamwork and quality care makes us a trusted choice for families - and a fantastic place to work. Each year we are invited to the MiChild awards evening held by our actively involved CEO and COO. At our recent awards night, team meadow were celebrated as winners of 'Team of the year'. A testament to the dedication, passion and teamwork that drives everything we do and that you can be apart of. Our local area is great for anyone new to the area or living near by, we are situated next to Whitegate drive health centre and very centrally located on the outskirts of Blackpool town centre. All local shops are in walking distance and easily accessible to drive to. We have a local subway, Greggs and Tesco within a short distance.


• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• £500 Love 2 Shop vouchers on completion of probation period
• Flexible working- option to choose 4-5 working days per week for work-life balance
• 80% childcare discount (from day one) and 10% referral discount for friends and families
• Wellbeing drop-in sessions and counselling service
• Team Building & Annual Employee awards ceremony for all staff
• Wellness Events/Days
• Attendance Incentives- Vouchers/ Gift Cards
• Exclusive access to MiChild Learning hub and Mi-Learning Lounge for continuous learning and development.
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including a special birthday off and Christmas week closure)
• Celebration of Anniversaries
• Paid uniform and staff meals provided, Please note this is a full time role for 40 hours per week
Shift Patterns: This role operates on a rotating weekly shift schedule to ensure coverage and flexibility. You will alternate between early and late shifts on a week-by-week basis.
• Early Shift: 7.30am -4.00pm
• Middle Shifts: 8.00am -5.00pm or 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Late Shift: 9.30am-6.00pm
• If you're not yet Level 3 qualified, we may have alternative roles to support your development. Visit our Careers Page to explore current opportunities
Safeguarding & Compliance MiChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory employment references
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK (MiChild is currently unable to offer VISA sponsorship)
• Verification of relevant qualifications
Equality & Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all our children and staff-regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Ready to Make a Difference and join the MiChild Family? Be part of a supportive, award-winning nursery group where your passion and professionalism are recognised, developed, and celebrated. Apply Now and help us shape the future-one small step at a time. #indsj