Search for more NHS jobs in Leeds
Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
45 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to take charge of the service in the absence of the Nursery Manager, in conjunction with the Early Years Professional.
- Skills
Ability to work the required shift patterns to support the needs of the service.
- Skills
Ability to line manage staff teams of up to 25 members, providing support and leadership.
- Skills
Ability to involve the team in decision making and problem solving, delegate work appropriately and meet deadlines and targets.
- Skills
Ability to support the manager in leading and managing change.
- Skills
Ability to prioritise own and team workloads and achieve deadlines.
- Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external agencies, Ofsted, parents and staff.
- Skills
Ability to take the lead in the Senco role, working in partnership with the EYP, practitioners, parents and relevant agencies.
- Skills
Ability to devise Individual Educational Plans to support the child's individual needs and next steps.
- Skills
Ability to network with other agencies to benchmark services and gather information for report building.
- Skills
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the wider childcare community.
- Skills
Ability to work under pressure and deal with complex and sensitive requests from parents.
- Skills
Ability to travel from site to site and, on occasion, across the Leeds area to attend meetings and support other settings.
- Skills
Ability to undertake frequent moving and handling tasks involving children and equipment.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Ofsted Welfare Requirements.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the 1989 Children Act and current legislative guidelines.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures on recruitment and the management of staff within the nursery team.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of health and safety requirements and risk management within a childcare setting.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of financial guidelines and systems relating to nursery services, including nursery education grants and childcare vouchers/salary sacrifice.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, behaviour management and children's individual needs.
- Experience
Experience of developing individuals and the staff team to support the service.
- Experience
Experience of providing support and leadership to develop and promote good practice.
- Experience
Experience of monitoring daily health and safety risks within the setting.
- Experience
Experience of working within the policy and legislation identified by the 1989 Children Act and Ofsted Welfare Requirements.
- Experience
Experience of supporting recruitment, induction and performance review processes for childcare staff.
- Experience
Experience of supporting the management of a nursery budget and monitoring pay and non-pay expenditures.
- Experience
Experience of working in partnership with parents and relevant agencies to support individual children's needs.
- Experience
Experience of planning and providing safe, appropriate child-led and adult-initiated experiences, activities and play opportunities.
- Experience
Experience of using effective behaviour management strategies to promote positive behaviour, self-control and independence.
- Experience
Experience of administering prescribed medication and checking each individual child's health and wellbeing whilst at nursery.
- Qualifications
A childcare qualification recognised by Ofsted. (NNEB, CACHE, BTEC or NVQ in childcare) - Level 3
- Other Requirements
Comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
- Other Requirements
Comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions.
- Other Requirements
Follow agreed security and safer working procedures, and report incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.
- Other Requirements
Work within Trust policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Ofsted requirements.
- Other Requirements
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Other Requirements
Deal with bodily fluids on a daily basis using personal protective equipment.
- Personal Qualities
Be confident in promoting themselves as a positive role model to team members and parents.
- Personal Qualities
Be confident in recognizing and dealing with changes in behavioural habits in children, staff, families and other adults.
- Personal Qualities
To work within a team and give motivation and direction in order to achieve goals in a timely manner within the Trust agreed practices and procedure.
- Personal Qualities
Will ensure positive working relationships especially with the different networks and agencies within the Trust and wider community.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to support the emotional needs of staff and parents.
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to delivering services to support improving health care for patients.
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to achieving the very best childcare standards.
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development and undertaking all mandatory training required for the role.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the Quality Counts Portfolio, Self Evaluation Form for Ofsted, Investors in People and the Early Years Quality Conversation.
Job summary
Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, youll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff. Were now looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading our passionate team at Mosaic Nursery. Were looking for someone whos ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Inspiring Early Years Environment - Be part of a freeflow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity - Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 05 - Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 7am6pm (excluding Bank Holidays) Grow Your Career With Us - At Leeds, youll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits - 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays - Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more - Familyfriendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave - Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders - Discounted childcare - NHS Pension Scheme - Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes - Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions
Main duties of the job
This role provides the following services to the Trust: - Youll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nurserys policies and procedures. Youll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team at Mosaic, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. Youll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each childs development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 09 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002083
- Job locations: Cross Site, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Lydia Smith Senior Nursery Manager lydia.smith10@nhs.net 0113 3070684 Shortlisting Date: 28/09/2026 Interview Date: 13/10/2026
Job Summary
This role provides the following services to the Trust: -
- You’ll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.
- You’ll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team at Mosaic, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
- You’ll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Why you should join our Team
Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.
We’re now looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading our passionate team at Mosaic Nursery. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.
Inspiring Early Years Environment
- Be part of a freeflow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity
- Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5
- Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
Grow Your Career With Us
- At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits
- 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays
- Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more
- Familyfriendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders
- Discounted childcare
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes
- Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions
If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported
What you will bring to the role
Excellent understanding of EYFS.
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures
To have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 5 Healthcare Assistant roles in Leeds
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Deputy Nursery Manager with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nursery manager role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (09 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.