Deputy Nursery Manager – Lead, Safeguard & Develop

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount

Bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits and GP access

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and safeguarding policies, while supporting partnerships with parents and professionals.

You will contribute to staffing development, manage budgets, and drive occupancy growth in a two-floor nursery with a strong community presence in Wembley.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and compliance with child protection policies.
• Excellent communication with children, parents and colleagues.
• Ability to build trust and effective partnerships with staff and families.
• Proven decision-making and team leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and manage safeguarding policies.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery and budgeting.
• Support succession planning and professional development.
• Foster partnerships with parents, Local Authority and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Partnerships with parents

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Wembley Day Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and safeguarding policies, while supporting partnerships with parents and professionals.

You will contribute to staffing development, manage budgets, and drive occupancy growth in a two-floor nursery with a strong community presence in Wembley.