Deputy Manager

Nest Nurseries; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and CPD

Fast progression and internal promo

Private health insurance

50% off childcare

Cycle to Work scheme

28 days' holiday + 3 INSET

Company pension

Team socials and wellbeing events

Job summary

Nest Embassy Gardens is a nursery seeking a Deputy Manager to work with the Nursery Manager, lead the team day to day and help shape a nursery that is still finding its rhythm.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher, experience as a Deputy Manager, strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding training. The position offers funded training, progression and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or higher.
• Ideally 2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager and 5 years in nursery settings.
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted expectations.
• DSL-level safeguarding training, or willingness to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, including rotas, ratios and room deployment.
• Lead and coach practitioners and room leaders, including supervisions and appraisals.
• Keep standards high across EYFS practice, safeguarding and health and safety.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents.
• Deputise for the Manager, including supporting safeguarding as a deputy DSL.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safeguarding

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nest Embassy Gardens is our newest nursery, in Nine Elms, SW11, for children from 6 months to 5 years. We're looking for a Deputy Manager to work alongside the Nursery Manager, lead the team day to day and help shape a nursery that is still finding its rhythm.

What you'll do

• Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, including rotas, ratios and room deployment
• Lead and coach practitioners and room leaders, including supervisions and appraisals
• Keep standards high across EYFS practice, safeguarding and health and safety
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents
• Deputise for the Manager, including supporting safeguarding as a deputy DSL

What we're looking for

• A full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or higher
• Ideally 2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager and 5 years in nursery settings
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted expectations
• DSL-level safeguarding training, or willingness to complete it

What we offer

• Fully funded training and CPD, with paid time out of the nursery for face-to-face training
• Fast progression, with internal promotion first
• Private health insurance (after one year)
• 50% off childcare at a Nest nursery
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
• 28 days' holiday plus 3 paid INSET days a year
• Company pension
• Regular team socials and wellbeing events