Deputy Nursery Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Maulden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 75%

Bonus up to £1,500

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care and education for children. You will serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding and child protection policies and day-to-day nursery operations.

You will contribute to succession planning, staff training, and professional development, building strong partnerships with families and professionals while supporting occupancy and budget management.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar).
• Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcome.
• Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority).
• Support the nursery's commercial success through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Partnership building

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team in delivering exceptional care and education for children. You will serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding and child protection policies and day-to-day nursery operations.

You will contribute to succession planning, staff training, and professional development, building strong partnerships with families and professionals while supporting occupancy and budget management.