Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead, Safeguard & Build Team

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Chasetown; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £36,088

75% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool in Eltham, London, is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a caring team and deliver outstanding early years education and welfare.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensure safeguarding compliance, support staff development, and help drive occupancy and budgeting while building strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

We offer a salary from £36,088 per annum plus benefits such as childcare discount and enhanced leave.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience within an Early Years leadership role (Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager or similar).
• Experience with regulatory inspections leading to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcome.
• Confident decision maker with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead; oversee safeguarding policies.
• Manage day-to-day running of the nursery and budgeting.
• Drive staff development and succession planning; maintain parent partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool in Eltham, London, is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a caring team and deliver outstanding early years education and welfare.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensure safeguarding compliance, support staff development, and help drive occupancy and budgeting while building strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

We offer a salary from £36,088 per annum plus benefits such as childcare discount and enhanced leave.