Deputy Nursery Manager

Little Genius Day Nursery; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Training & leadership

Career progression

20 days annual leave

Job summary

Little Genius Day Nursery is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to work alongside the Nursery Manager as the nursery's second operational leader. You will support daily operations, safeguarding, staffing and EYFS quality, act as Deputy DSL, and take responsibility for the setting when deputising for the Nursery Manager.

The role covers coordinating staffing, safeguarding, coaching Room Leaders, monitoring EYFS quality, supporting performance and development, and ensuring Ofsted

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification.
• Strong early-years experience.
• Leadership experience at Room Leader level or above.
• Good EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
• Confident people-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective running of the nursery.
• Coordinate staffing, ratios and daily deployment.
• Support safeguarding as Deputy DSL.
• Lead and coach Room Leaders and practitioners.
• Monitor EYFS quality and room practice.
• Support staff supervision, performance and development.
• Promote SEND and inclusive practice.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Support Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

People management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3+ Early Years qualification

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to work alongside our Nursery Manager as the nursery's second operational leader.

You will support daily operations, safeguarding, staffing and EYFS quality, act as Deputy DSL, and take responsibility for the setting when formally deputising for the Nursery Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective running of the nursery.
• Coordinate staffing, ratios and daily deployment.
• Support safeguarding as Deputy DSL.
• Lead and coach Room Leaders and practitioners.
• Monitor EYFS quality and room practice.
• Support staff supervision, performance and development.
• Promote SEND and inclusive practice.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Support Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required.

About You

Essential:

• Level 3+ relevant Early Years qualification.
• Strong early-years experience.
• Leadership experience at Room Leader level or above.
• Good EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
• Confident people-management and communication skills.

Desirable:

• Deputy Manager experience.
• Deputy DSL/DSL training.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• SEND or Ofsted experience.

What We Offer

• £26,000 -£33,000 salary.
• 36 hours per week
• 20 days annual leave.
• Pension
• Training and leadership development.
• Clear career progression.

Career pathway:
Deputy Manager → Nursery Manager → Senior Early Years Leadership

Safeguarding: LGDN is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appropriate safer recruitment, references, qualification, suitability and DBS checks apply