Deputy Nursery Manager – The Bridge (0–3), Glasgow West End

Deputy Nursery Manager – The Bridge (0–3), Glasgow West End

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape something truly special from the very

beginning.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Nursery Manager

to play a key role in our brand-new 0–3 provision, The Bridge, set in the heart of Glasgow’s

West End. This new facility represents a significant investment in early years education and

offers the chance to build a nurturing, inspiring environment where our youngest children

can flourish.

This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to influence, design and grow a

pioneering early years setting, working alongside a committed team to establish a

culture of excellence from day one.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is qualified to, or working towards, a BA in Early Education & Childcare / Childcare
• Practice (or equivalent)
• Brings energy, creativity and fresh thinking to early years practice
• Has a genuine passion for working with children aged 0–3
• Is motivated to contribute to the development of an outstanding new setting

The Role

You will:

• Help create a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where every child
• feels safe, valued and inspired to explore
• Play a central role in shaping the ethos, routines and learning experiences within
• The Bridge
• Work collaboratively to build a setting rooted in inclusion, curiosity and high-quality
• care and learning
• Support the Head of Nursery and Kindergarten in establishing strong foundations for
• staff practice, parent partnerships and child development

Professional Practice

Applicants should be confident in current early years frameworks and guidance, including:

• GIRFEC (Getting It Right for Every Child)
• Realising the Ambition
• How Good Is Our Early Learning and Childcare (HGIOELC)
• Curriculum for Excellence, including Early Level Benchmarks

A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice is essential.

Why join The Bridge?

Because opportunities like this don’t come along often. You will have the chance to be part

of a new chapter - helping to build a setting that truly puts children at the centre, values

staff voice, and creates a vibrant, supportive community for families.

The hours of work are from Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm each day, 45 hours per

week, all year round.

Salary: £40,000 (negotiable for candidates with appropriate qualifications)

The closing date is Monday 8th June at 4pm.

For further information and an application form, please go to The Glasgow Academy

website:

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