Deputy Manager

Grandir UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Wimbledon, part of Grandir UK, seeks a passionate Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day management while ensuring high-quality experiences for children. With flexible working options and a host of attractive benefits, this role is perfect for a qualified individual aiming to make a difference in early years education.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Cash bonus for referrals

Discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Claim cash back on medical procedures

'Thank you' recognition program

'Great Place To Work' certification

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Early Years required.
• Experience in childcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager with effective day-to-day management.
• Ensure children receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age.
• Support and train staff to ensure high-quality childcare practice.

Skills

Childcare

Supervision

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

I'm stick man, I'm stick man, I'm stick man that's me and I am heading away from the family tree, if you know the rest of this story you are the person we are looking for...

Our Dicky Birds Nursery, in Queens Road, Wimbledon, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Deputy Manager, with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
  • 40 hours across 5 days
  • 40 hours across 4 days
  • 30 hours over 3 days
  • Split shifts or Part Time... we have it all!
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

What you will be doing:

• Assist the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Support, supervise, train, and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
• Support the Nursery Manager to identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in delivering agreed occupancy targets.
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Regional Manager.

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom