Deputy Nursery Manager

London, NW7

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

An established and welcoming early years setting in London is seeking an experienced and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their dedicated leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident senior practitioner or current deputy ready to make a meaningful impact within a high-quality childcare environment.

About the Nursery

Our client operates a well-regarded nursery offering:

• Number of Childcare Staff: 14
• Total Places for Children: 50
• Age Range: 0 years 9 months to 5 years 0 months
• Opening Times:
• Monday Friday: 08:00 18:00
• Closed: Bank Holidays, 1 week at Christmas & 2 weeks in Summer

The nursery provides a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children are supported to thrive and develop through engaging, play-based learning.

The Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of the setting. You will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with operational leadership
• Leading and motivating a team of 14 childcare professionals
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Supporting staff development, supervision, and training
• Building strong partnerships with parents and carers
• Acting as Manager in the Managers absence

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 or above desirable)
• Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role within a nursery
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for delivering high-quality early years education and care

Whats On Offer for the successful Deputy Nursery Manager

• Competitive salary of £35,000 £40,000 per annum
• Supportive leadership team
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Generous closure periods including Christmas and Summer breaks
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a well-established setting

If you are an enthusiastic and committed early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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