Deputy Nursery Manager

Ethos Education; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Wimbledon is seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations and support their team. You will be responsible for teaching educational programmes and ensuring a nurturing environment for children. This full-time role offers opportunities for career progression and comes with an attractive salary range of £31,200‑£34,320 per annum. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, a casual dress code, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Refer a friend bonus

Upfront DBS payment

Career and development opportunities

Bereavement leave

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Employee mentoring programme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Transport links

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a nursery.
• Ability to teach curriculum and educational programmes.
• Experience in safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the nursery.
• Support team in working with children and parents.
• Ensure an inclusive environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

IT skills

Team support

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Job description

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at this family-run nursery in Wimbledon, with an ASAP start!

This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or high-performance Room Leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great stepping stone in your career! This nursery offers career progression and is a great place to further your early years career.

As a Deputy Manager, it is essential you hold (at minimum) a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and at least 2 years experience in a nursery is required. Good IT skills are also required.

This is a permanent and full time role to work 4 days a week, 7:30am‑6:30pm, all year round. The salary will range from £31,200‑£34,320 per annum.

Benefits of working here include:

• Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks
• Refer a friend bonus
• Upfront DBS payment
• Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Transport links

Your responsibilities as a Deputy Nursery Manager will include:

• Having joint responsibility for the day-to-day and operational running of the Nursery
• Teaching the curriculum and educational programmes
• Supporting the team to fulfil their roles in working with children, working with parents/carers, and working with team
• Ensuring the nursery promotes and supports the children's personal development, behaviour, health, and welfare
• Providing an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors
• Safeguarding

If you're interested in this Deputy Nursery Manager position, we would love to hear from you! Apply now, interviews are happening ASAP.