Deputy Nursery Manager - Farrance Road Nursery and Pre-School - Maternity Cover

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager for a maternity cover role in London. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with exceptional benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to nurturing children's development and will thrive in a supportive, community-focused environment. Join a family of nurseries committed to making a difference in children's lives and enjoy a fulfilling career with ample growth potential.

Benefits

Generous pension (7%)

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off per year

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to Headspace app

Shopping discounts

Annual conference

Funding for team celebrations

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience in maintaining high-quality childcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team and ensure children's needs are prioritized.
• Manage nursery finances and staffing while ensuring health and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Child safeguarding

Positive attitude

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

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Deputy Nursery Manager - Farrance Road Nursery and Pre-School - Maternity Cover, London

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Client:

LEYF Nurseries

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Deputy Nursery Manager - Full Time (12 Months Maternity Cover)- Barking, RM6 - £33,995+amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." - Selamawit, Nursery Manager

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in-house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

What's in it for you?

"I wanted more job satisfaction, so I came back to LEYF." - Sunita, Nursery Manager

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to the Headspace app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

"I have received a great deal of support, recognition and training, always having someone I can talk to." - Marta, Nursery Manager

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

Deputy Nursery Manager will lead the nursery team the LEYF way, putting the children at the centre. This includes being responsible for nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, partnering with parents and ensuring the quality of the curriculum.

You'll be part of the LEYF Manager community contributing across our settings, sharing ideas and learning.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• Team leadership and strong relationship building skill
• Good ideas on how to maintain high quality and ratio bound environments
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be reliable, positive and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Good by Ofsted, Farrance Road Nursery & Pre-School provides Early Years education and childcare to children from birth to 5 years old. You can find us in Chadwell Heath, not far from Chadwell Heath railway station. We're a large, modern nursery, with separate rooms for different age groups and a garden for outdoor play. Our baby room is equipped with a gym and sensory area.