Deputy Nursery Manager

Kido International Nursery & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Birthday off

Free childcare

Refer a friend bonus

Free staff lunches

Performance raises

Job summary

Kido International Nursery & Preschool is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for its Bethnal Green setting in London. You will lead daily operations, champion safeguarding, and drive high-quality teaching across the early years curriculum.

You will manage staff performance, ensure health and safety standards, and nurture strong relationships with families to deliver exceptional service and inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 or higher.
• Experience in management within Early Years settings.
• Level 2 Maths and English if you gained Level 3 after 2014.
• Note: Sponsorship applications cannot be supported.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery operations and ensure smooth day-to-day running.
• Supervise, appraise, coach, train, induct and develop staff.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding.
• Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance and inspection readiness.
• Manage health and safety, risk assessments, and COSHH adherence.
• Build partnerships with families and support curriculum delivery.

Skills

Staff supervision

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Curriculum delivery

Family engagement

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Level 2 maths & English (post-2014 Level 3)

Job 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 Bethnal Green, 56 Warner Place, London, E2 7DA., 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. What's next?

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. Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

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 By joining Kido you will get:

• 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