Brand NEW Nursery Launch (Barnes) Nursery Deputy Manager

Kido; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in London is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager to join their new nursery in Barnes. The role offers a salary of up to £37,000 for full-time work with a focus on high standards of child welfare and team leadership. Ideal candidates should have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification and experience in a supervisory capacity. Join a supportive team where career progression is encouraged!

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% off childcare at Kido

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Room Leader, Third in Charge or current Deputy Manager in a nursery setting.
• Alignment with values: Listen, Learn and Lead.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team, ensuring high standards.
• Support the planning and organisation of staffing schedules.
• Handle administrative procedures smoothly and efficiently.
• Assess and record children's progress and achievements.

Skills

Childcare qualification level 3 minimum

Leadership skills

Knowledge of EYFS Framework

Job description

Kido is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager to join our brand new nursery located in Barnes: PRIESTS BRIDGE, SW14 8TA - A Brand New Launch Nursery January 2026!

We are international, operating in India, USA and the UK. In the UK all our nurseries are Ofsted rated Good and Outstanding and are based in London and Windsor. We’re still growing with 1-2 new nurseries opening each year! At Kido, we blend the best practices from the Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf Steiner approaches and have a unique curriculum for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

We believe that a combination of free and structured play, an engaging and interactive learning environment, and an abundance of love, care and attention provide the most solid foundation for children in their early years.

What we offer:

The Nursery Deputy Manager role offers a salary of up to £37,000 for full time (plus discretionary bonus), 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise you and your teams development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What does the Deputy Manager role entail:

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Deputy Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

We set the bar high aiming for nothing less than outstanding, and your role will be instrumental in achieving that. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and other essential legal and statutory frameworks.

You’ll ensure that every team member is aligned with our company policies and procedures by leading from the front. You’ll inspire and encourage your team to uphold the highest standards with pride, taking a hands-on approach across the nursery.

The welfare and safety of children will be your constant priority, and you'll handle any child protection concerns with appropriate escalation and action.

You’ll support the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas, ensuring we maintain the right staffing levels as required by Ofsted and our nursery procedures.

You're not just a Deputy Manager, you're a master organiser! You'll handle administrative procedures, from registrations to place allocations and everything in between, ensuring everything is processed smoothly.

We believe in celebrating every child's unique journey, and you'll play a key role in assessing and recording their progress and achievements. By implementing effective systems of observation, you'll ensure no milestone goes unnoticed, and every achievement is celebrated.

What we’re looking for

• For the Deputy Manager role you’ll hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum.
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
• You will be an experienced Room Leader, Third in Charge or a current Deputy Manager within a nursery setting and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• You must hold the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process.

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.