Deputy Nursery Manager / Deputy Nursery Manageress

globegarden BASEL-STADT - April 21, 2026

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globegarden BASEL-STADT

Splügenstrasse 14
4001 Basel
Kanton Basel-Stadt

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We Are Looking For

  • Position: Deputy Nursery Manager / Junior Centre Lead in Basel-Stadt - CACHE Level 3 Required
  • Category: Leadership (Operations, Specialist areas, etc.)
  • Workload: 60% - 100%, flexible
  • Start Date: Immediately or by arrangement

Job Description

About Us: We are a leading childcare provider in Switzerland, proudly recognized as a "Great Place to Work" by our employees. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where children learn through play and grow individually. In our modern centres, we provide space for development, creativity, and joy—both for children and our teams.

Your Role: As Deputy Nursery Manager / Junior Centre Lead, you will support the Centre Manager in the operational and pedagogical leadership of the centre. This position combines hands-on work with children and growing leadership responsibilities.

Your Responsibilities

  • Support the Centre Manager in daily operations and team coordination.
  • Guide and support children in their development while organizing a creative and structured daily routine.
  • Plan and implement educational activities based on our bespoke curriculum.
  • Ensure high pedagogical quality and compliance with internal standards.
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with parents.
  • Help create a safe, positive, and professional working environment.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the team and centre processes.

This role offers the opportunity to grow into a full leadership position.

What You Bring

  • CACHE Level 3 Diploma (with or without Swiss recognition) or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience in childcare and initial leadership experience (or strong interest in stepping into leadership).
  • Passion for early childhood education.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Team spirit, reliability, and a proactive mindset.
  • Motivation for professional and personal development.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • A certified "Great Place to Work" culture based on respect and collaboration.
  • Leadership development and regular training opportunities.
  • An international and dynamic working environment.
  • Modern facilities with high-quality equipment.
  • Clear career progression opportunities within the organization.

Ready to open a world of discoveries for children? Apply online using the form below.

Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:
globegarden Kindertagesstätten
Vera Vuletic, Personalbetreuer
043 542 17 03

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Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

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