Deputy Nursery Manager

London

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Full-Time | All Year Round (Generous Closure Periods)

Are you an experienced Senior Practitioner ready for the next step — or an established Deputy Manager looking for a fresh, supportive environment?

An established, welcoming early years nursery in London is seeking a confident and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their leadership team and make a real impact.

Why Join This Nursery?

- Competitive salary up to £40,000

- 1 week off at Christmas & 2 weeks off in Summer

- Closed on all Bank Holidays

- Supportive, experienced leadership team

- Ongoing CPD and career progression

- Opportunity to influence practice and drive quality

This is a well-regarded, nursery with a team of 14 dedicated staff, providing high-quality care for children aged 9 months to 5 years.

Your Role as Deputy Nursery Manager

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will:

* Support the day-to-day running of the nursery

* Lead, motivate and inspire a team of 14 practitioners

* Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements

* Oversee staff supervisions, mentoring and development

* Build strong, professional partnerships with parents

* Step up as Manager in their absence

This is a hands-on leadership role where your voice, ideas and experience will be valued.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ desirable)

* Previous experience in a senior or supervisory nursery role

* Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

* Confident leadership and organisational skills

* A genuine passion for delivering outstanding early years education