Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead & Develop EY Team (Chiswick)

Kido International; London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare

Refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Annual performance-related pay raises

Career progression opportunities

Company awards and celebrations

Healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee

Perkbox discounts and savings

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing hub access

Job summary

Kido International seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) for Kido Chiswick, London. This full-time role offers £33,000–£39,000 per year with a discretionary bonus and a 40-hour week.

Reporting to Burcin Kurklu and based at Kido Chiswick, you will lead nursery operations and safeguard practices. You will manage staff, ensure EYFS/Ofsted compliance, and foster strong family partnerships while driving high-quality teaching and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3 childcare qualification and management experience in Early Years.
• Level 2 maths and English including functional skills if Level 3 obtained after 2014.
• Full-time role with 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursery operations and ensure smooth day-to-day running with high care and education standards.
• Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching and training.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and oversee safeguarding practices and referrals.
• Maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, drills and COSHH adherence.
• Build strong relationships with families and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance and lead inspection readiness.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning and monitor learning journeys and observations.
• Oversee staffing and resource management, ensuring appropriate ratios and efficient use of resources.
• Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours and events.

Skills

Level 3 childcare

Management experience

Functional skills Maths

Functional skills English

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Kido International seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) for Kido Chiswick, London. This full-time role offers £33,000–£39,000 per year with a discretionary bonus and a 40-hour week.

Reporting to Burcin Kurklu and based at Kido Chiswick, you will lead nursery operations and safeguard practices. You will manage staff, ensure EYFS/Ofsted compliance, and foster strong family partnerships while driving high-quality teaching and an inclusive culture.