Nursery Deputy Manager (2–5-year old setting)

Location: Wallington

Salary: £16 per hour

Contract Type: 40 hours Per week, 4 days 7:30am-6:30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Tuesdays off)

The Jancett Group is a long‑established family‑focused organisation offering high‑quality childcare, wrap‑around care, and professional training across Surrey and the South East. Our Jancett Childcare nurseries provide nurturing, “home‑from‑home” early years education for children aged 0–5, delivered across community‑based settings in Wallington and Carshalton.

The Role:

This is a Room based position, covering the office when the manager is not in.

As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the nursery, with particular focus on children aged 2–5 years. The Deputy Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education, health and safety, and team performance in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and nursery policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the running of the nursery and deputise in their absence. Provide leadership, mentoring, and supervision to room leaders and practitioners in the 2–5 years provision. Ensure a high-quality EYFS curriculum is delivered that supports the learning and ...