Deputy Nursery Manager — Lead, Develop & Inspire Early Years

Bright Horizons; Reigate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount

Bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and wage access

Careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the nursery, mentor a team, and ensure outstanding care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding policies and day-to-day operations.

You will drive staff development, maintain strong partnerships with parents and professionals, and support nursery performance through occupancy growth and budget management.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role (e.g. Deputy Manager or similar).
• Experience with regulatory inspections leading to a Good or Outstanding rating.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents/carers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire the nursery team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Contribute to succession planning, training and development plans for staff.
• Maintain partnerships with colleagues, parents and professionals and support nursery commercial success through retention, occupancy growth and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory inspection experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with children and adults

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Reigate Holmesdale Road is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the nursery, mentor a team, and ensure outstanding care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding policies and day-to-day operations.

You will drive staff development, maintain strong partnerships with parents and professionals, and support nursery performance through occupancy growth and budget management.