Deputy Manager

Fennies Day Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Raynes Park is looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager to ensure high standards of care and operational excellence. The role involves leading teams, building relationships with families, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, knowledge of child development, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Staff childcare discounts of up to 60%

Comprehensive pension scheme

Quarterly performance bonuses

Structured onboarding experience

Access to well-being benefits

Regular team-building events

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to leading with integrity and operational excellence.
• Champion collaboration with families and community.
• Strategic ambition in driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery ensuring high standards of care.
• Develop targeted development plans for staff.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters

Understanding of EYFS

First Aid certification

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

Minimum grade 4/C in Maths and English GCSE

Job description

Job Title : Nursery Deputy Manager

Location : Raynes Park

Salary : Up to 40000 with the potential to earn a further 3000 in bonuses

Hours : 41.25 hours

Reports to : Nursery Manager

What You’ll Be Doing

Be All In: You bring deep commitment to leading the nursery with integrity ensuring high standards of care safeguarding and operational excellence across every area of practice.

Come Together: You champion collaboration building strong relationships with families colleagues and the wider community and building a culture of trust transparency and shared purpose.

Be Yourself: You lead with confidence self‑awareness recognising your influence supporting others with empathy and creating an environment where individuality is respected and nurtured.

Go Further: You demonstrate strategic ambition by driving continuous improvement leading performance and aligning the nursery with Fennies mission values and long‑term vision.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay & Perks: Salaries that match or outshine our competitors a comprehensive pension scheme and exclusive staff childcare discounts of up to 60% when you enrol your children at Fennies.

Leadership Community: Join the place where you belong; regular manager meetings to discuss innovate and socialise with tailored learning and development sessions mentoring and coaching to help you grow as a leader.

Career Development: Targeted development plans approachable managers and bespoke guidance from our educational experts and specialists to support your professional journey.

Personalised Induction: A structured onboarding experience including 1 : 1 Clifton Strengths coaching to help you identify and build on your unique strengths as a manager.

Well‑being Support: Access to well‑being benefits including our BUPA support team team incentives and up to 33 days of annual leave to help you recharge and thrive.

Celebration & Connection: Enjoy events that bring us together; summer BBQs in the sunshine and a Christmas party to remember!

Performance Recognition: 750 quarterly performance bonuses to reward your commitment and impact.

Daily Dining: The Fennies Café offers a great range of choices to replace your daily lunchbox completely free.

Fennies Club: Celebrate your length of service with thoughtful recognition including gift cards and commemorative plaques as part of our commitment to honour your dedication.

What You Bring

• Excellent knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters typical child development stages and a sound understanding of the EYFS
• Full and relevant L3 or above Early Years qualification
• Have a minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• The correct implementation audits and requirements for the key person safeguarding health & safety and confidentiality systems are met
• How to safely administer medication First Aid and critical care policies

The preparations and responsibilities before Ofsted visits

• How to derive the solution for resolving issues and complaints as per Fennies policies and procedures
• How to achieve the KPIs in your setting and ensure they are in line with Fennies mission statement

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fennies we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1