Deputy Nursery Manager. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery recruitment agency in London is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for a private Montessori Day Nursery. The role involves leadership responsibilities, staff management, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates must have prior experience and a Level 3 Early Years qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

In-house training

Career progression opportunities

Excellent facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Nursery Deputy Manager or Third in Charge.
• Paediatric First Aid certification and commitment to maintain it.
• A current and clean DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, professional partnerships with parents.
• Managing staff rotas and ensuring compliance.
• Supporting staff supervision including peer observations.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Zero2Five are proud to be working with a private Montessori Day Nursery based in Walthamstow, London, who are looking to employ an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. This is a vital leadership position supporting the effective day-today running of the nursery and great opportunity to be able to progress within your career to a more senior position with the excellent training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Building strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers to support children s development and well-being.
• Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• Carrying out any additional duties as directed by the Manager to support the smooth running of the nursery.
• Managing staff rotas and always ensuring compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
• Ensuring classroom displays are purposeful and well-maintained, and that regular health and safety checks are carried out.
• Supporting the Manager with staff supervision, including peer observations and audits of practice
• Acting as the Manager s deputy in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience as a Nursery Deputy Manager or Third in Charge
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Excellent ICT and communication skills
• Paediatric First Aid certification and a commitment to maintain it
• A current and clean DBS certificate
• A thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding policies.

The successful candidate can look forward to a very competitive salary with additional benefits such as in-house training with career progression opportunities. With this, you will be working in a setting that has excellent facilities and will be working with a friendly team .

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to (url removed)