Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hendon Day Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a dedicated team and oversee daily operations, safeguarding, and staff development at a busy setting in Hendon, London.

The role includes acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to occupancy and budget targets, with a strong focus on care quality and stakeholder partnerships.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification or higher.
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role (Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager/Third in Charge).
• Experience with regulatory inspections leading to Good or Outstanding outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire the nursery team.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding policies.
• Support budget, occupancy growth and commercial success.
• Develop partnerships with parents, colleagues and Local Authority.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Decision making

Education

Early Years Level 3+

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hendon Day NurserySalary – £36,088 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 40 Hours per Week | Mon-Fri | PermanentLocation – Hendon, LondonAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Hendon Day Nursery! Our Hendon Day Nursery caters for up to 72 children from ages 3 month to 5 years, Each room is full of fun and engaging resources, sensory spaces and imagination stations! The nursery has a wonderful outdoor space with dedicated cycle track for the toddler and preschool room to enjoy! The setting has great transport links and is close to Hendon Tube station.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 75% for first childEnhanced parental leave25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.What we’re looking forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationExperience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcomeConfident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to othersStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.INDHPBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!