Deputy Nursery Manager

Kido; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare

Refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Annual pay progression

Career progression opportunities

Healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Kido High Barnet Nursery & Preschool in Barnet is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, maintain high standards of care and education, and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers £33,000–£39,000 per year, a discretionary bonus, and opportunities for career progression within a fast‑growing international company that values people and culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have early years management experience.
• Level 2 Maths and English qualifications required if Level 3 obtained after 2014.
• Ability to act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and oversee safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day nursery operations and maintain high standards of care, education and compliance.
• Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching and training.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and oversee safeguarding practices.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and risk management.
• Build strong relationships with families and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure EYFS and Ofsted readiness and compliance.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning and curriculum delivery.
• Oversee staffing and resource management for efficiency.
• Support nursery growth and occupancy through tours and events.
• Promote an inclusive culture and teamwork.

Skills

Management experience

Safeguarding leadership

EYFS & Ofsted knowledge

Leadership in Early Years

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Level 2 Maths & English (functional skills)

Job description

Location: Kido High Barnet Nursery & Preschool

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido High Barnet Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £33,000 - £39,000 / year

Description

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, 7B High St, Barnet EN5 5UE

The Deputy Nursery Manager role offers a salary range of £33,000 to £39,000 (plus discretionary bonus), and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company - who champion career growth like no other!

Includes Bonus Scheme

Benefits

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub

What We Are Looking For

For the Deputy Nursery Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.

What you'll be doing!

• Lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance.
• Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures.
• Maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Build strong relationships with families, working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education.
• Oversee staffing and resource management, ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources.
• Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery.

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Unlock – phone [phone] text 07824 113848

Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.