Deputy Director

First Steps Childcare Group (FSCG) have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Deputy Director at our Chichester Nursery. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, we will offer a competitive salary pro rata of £39,493 - £41,885 per annum. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. First Steps Childcare Group (FSCG) is seeking an experienced and inspirational Deputy Director to support the operational leadership and strategic development of our nurseries. Working closely with the Director, you will oversee the day-to-day operational running of all FSCG settings and provide effective leadership and support to Nursery Managers. You will play a key role in ensuring consistently high-quality early years provision, strong safeguarding practice, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement across the Group. This is a senior leadership role suited to someone with strong early years expertise, proven managerial experience, and confidence supporting settings through inspection and ongoing development. First Steps Childcare has nurseries in several locations across West Sussex and offers childcare options right from birth through to children ready to start school. The settings are open 51 weeks of the year, with core opening hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm, closed only for Bank Holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.