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Deputy Nursery Manager

Employer
Stonar School
Location
Melksham, Wiltshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Salary
28,000-32,000
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
10th September 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1567132
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1567132

Deputy Nursery Manager

Term-time only or all-year-round opportunities available

£28,000–£32,000 per annum (pro rata for term-time only)

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Are you an experienced Early Years practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? 

Stonar Nursery is seeking a passionate and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day leadership of our thriving nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with leadership potential who is eager to develop their skills, inspire colleagues and help deliver outstanding care and education.

With a structured programme of mentoring and professional development, this role offers a clear pathway towards a future Nursery Manager position as the nursery continues to grow.

If you're ready to develop your leadership career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Stonar is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, which met all the required standards in its ISI inspection in January 2026. Our pupils regularly achieve results which are beyond expectations both academically and personally and we pride ourselves on our ability to nurture the learning needs of every individual in a respectful, supportive and globally-minded community. All staff are expected to proactively support the aims of the School. 

Stonar is situated in over eighty acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, yet only a twenty-minute drive from the World Heritage City of Bath and within easy reach of the M4 corridor. The School benefits from being part of Globeducate, a forward-thinking international group of schools, giving pupils and staff the opportunity to be an active part of a globally-minded community.

• Permanent Role

• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Up to 50% discount on Nursery & school fees

• 10 days Sick Pay

• Free hot meal when on shift 

• Free tea, coffee, water, fruit and biscuits on your break

• On-site parking

• Free use of on-site indoor heated pool and gym

• Friendly, professional atmosphere.

Closing date for applications: 10 September 2026

We reserve the right to appoint a successful applicant prior to the closing date 

For all of our policies, including our Safer Recruitment Policy, please see the attached documents 

Stonar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Stonar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You can find all our recruiting policies, including our Safer Recruitment Policy here: https://www.stonarschool.com/about-us/useful-information

Stonar School

Stonar School

Part of Globeducate

Globeducate