Deputy Nursery Manager

Veritas Education Recruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare recruitment agency in Central London is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. Responsibilities include assisting in operations, running the nursery floor, and preparing schedules. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least 2 years in a deputy role. This full-time position offers £20 per hour with a permanent contract starting in 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a deputy role in a nursery.
• Willingness to work across all areas of the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager with day-to-day nursery operations.
• Run the nursery floor and engage with children.
• Prepare schedules and rotas.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Leadership skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Role: Deputy Nursery Manager | Location: Central London | Salary: £20 per hour | Hours: Full-time, 8:00am-6:00pm | Contract: Permanent, starting 2026

About the Role

We are currently working with a nursery in Central London looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and ready to support all aspects of nursery life—from creating schedules and managing administration to assisting on the floor and opening/closing the nursery. You will help foster children's development, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager with day-to-day nursery operations
• Run the nursery floor, engage with children, and support staff
• Prepare schedules and rotas
• Perform administrative duties and general office work
• Open and close the nursery, ensuring safety and compliance
• Support cleaning, tidying, and maintaining a safe environment
• Be a role model for staff and uphold nursery policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification (essential)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a deputy or 3rd-in-command role in a nursery (flexible for the right candidate)
• Strong organisational and leadership skills
• Willingness to work across all areas of the nursery

Application Requirements

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Interviews are being held asap. If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up-to-date CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Equal Opportunities

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'