Deputy Nursery Manager

Reeson Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nursery in Croydon is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support daily operations and ensure high-quality care and education. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience in a management role. This long-term position offers flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week and includes professional development opportunities within a positive environment. Competitive pay is provided based on experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management team

Positive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a nursery.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development.
• Passionate about providing a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in the daily running of the setting.
• Lead and supervise staff to ensure high-quality care and education.
• Oversee curriculum planning and implementation across age groups.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS standards.
• Build positive relationships with parents, staff, and external professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Child development knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager - Croydon

ASAP Start | 4 or 5 Days per Week

Reeson Education are working with a well-established nursery in Croydon who are seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a long-term position with an immediate start, offering flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week.

Deputy Nursery Manager Role

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in the daily running of the setting
• Leading and supervising staff to ensure high-quality care and education
• Overseeing curriculum planning and implementation across age groups
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS standards
• Building positive relationships with parents, staff, and external professionals

The Ideal Deputy Nursery Manager

• Holds a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years Education
• Has proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a nursery
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passionate about providing a nurturing and stimulating environment

The Nursery Offers

• Supportive and collaborative management team
• Professional development and progression opportunities
• A positive, welcoming environment with well-resourced rooms
• Competitive pay based on experience
• 4 or 5 days per week (Mon-Fri) or (Tues-Fri)

If you're an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager or a Senior Practitioner ready for the next step, please send your CV to be considered.

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the core values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07