Deputy Manager

MP Training and Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hatch End Day Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire a team, ensure high-quality early years education, and oversee safeguarding policies. You will contribute to staff development, partner with parents and professionals, and support occupancy growth and budget management.

Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge are essential. The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification and prior leadership experience in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, oversee day-to-day running and safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to succession planning, training, and staff development plans.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and Local Authority professionals.
• Support the nursery’s commercial success through retention, occupancy growth and budget management.

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Hatch End Day NurserySalary – £36,088.00 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon- Fri | PermanentLocation – Pinner, HA5 4PBAre 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 Hatch End nursery.The nursery is just a moments walk from the Hatch End station with excellent underground and overground links and with local street parking. Here you're not just an employee – you're part of our extended nursery family. We foster a culture of kindness, respect, and teamwork.Our Benefits£36,088.00 per annumChildcare 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.INDCLHBright 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!