Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead & Develop Care Team

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; West Malling; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool in West Malling, Kent is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a enthusiastic team and deliver high-quality early years education.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding policies, supporting ongoing staff training, and contributing to nursery growth, budgets and partnerships with parents and the Local Authority.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar).
• Experience participating in regulatory inspections and achieving a Good or Outstanding outcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding policies.

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Kings Hill Day Nursery and Preschool in West Malling, Kent is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a enthusiastic team and deliver high-quality early years education.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding policies, supporting ongoing staff training, and contributing to nursery growth, budgets and partnerships with parents and the Local Authority.