Deputy Nursery Manager - High Barnet - New Launch

Kido; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a Deputy Manager to oversee operations at their nursery in Chipping Barnet. The ideal candidate will have a level 3 childcare qualification, strong leadership experience, and align with the company's core values. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £37,000 and numerous employee perks, fostering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% off childcare

£1000 refer a friend bonus

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum.
• Demonstrated experience as a Room Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Able to align with company values: Listen, Learn, Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team and represent company values.
• Ensure a vibrant culture within the nursery settings.
• Manage staff development to meet career progression.

Skills

Leadership skills

Childcare qualification (level 3 minimum)

Alignment with core values

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Overview

Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As a Deputy 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 is a place where innovation and imagination unite to create modern Early Years settings. We’re looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager to join our team at Kido location:

Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5UE - Launching Early2026

What we offer

The Nursery Deputy Manager role offers a salary of up to £37,000 for full time (plus discretionary bonus), 40 hours per week. By joining Kido you will get:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising year on year to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% off childcare at Kido (subject to available spaces)
• £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards, celebrations and team social events
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide a confidential employee assistance programme and access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

We encourage our team to be the best they can be. As a growing nursery group we can prioritise you and your teams development so that you’ll be ready for other positions as they arise throughout the company!

What we’re looking for

• For the Deputy Manager role you’ll hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum. To find out what quals count visit gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england
• Your values will align with our 3 core values - Listen, Learn and Lead
• You will be an experienced Room Leader, Third in Charge or a current Deputy Manager within a nursery setting and be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• You must hold the right to work in the UK
• If shortlisted you’ll be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions prior to interview, in line with our Safer Recruitment process. We will also process an Enhanced DBS Criminal Record check for anyone who joins the team

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a fulfilling career apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with one of our Talent Partners who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

Connect with us

Facebook: Facebook.com/Kidolondon

Instagram: Instagram.com/kidolondon

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kidoed

YouTube: YouTube.com/playlist?list=PLKvvGDj9HL7

Careers page: kidoschools.com/uk/uk-careers/

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are \'protected\'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see here.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

*If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone [phone] text 07824 113848

*Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.