Deputy Nursery Manager: Leadership & Growth Opportunity

Kido; Swindon; Sur place; GBP 33 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20 days annual leave

Birthday off

Free childcare

Refer a friend bonus

Free staff lunches

Annual pay progression

Career progression

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Kido is recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the Nine Elms operation. You will lead day-to-day nursery activities, ensure high standards of care, and maintain EYFS compliance.

The role requires Level 3 childcare qualification, management experience in Early Years, and Maths/English Level 2. Includes a comprehensive benefits package and career growth within a fast-growing international company.

Qualifications

• Essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management in Early Years.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must.

Responsabilités

• Lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance.
• Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures.
• Maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Build strong relationships with families, working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education.
• Oversee staffing and resource management, ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources.
• Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery.

Connaissances

Leadership

Management in Early Years

Formation

Childcare qualification Level 3

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Description du poste

Kido is recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the Nine Elms operation. You will lead day-to-day nursery activities, ensure high standards of care, and maintain EYFS compliance.

The role requires Level 3 childcare qualification, management experience in Early Years, and Maths/English Level 2. Includes a comprehensive benefits package and career growth within a fast-growing international company.