Deputy Nursery Manager

London Early Years Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family of nurseries is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in Stoke Newington to assist the Nursery Manager in daily operations and creating enriching activities for children. This position requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills, along with a Level 3 childcare qualification. The successful candidate will enjoy training opportunities and numerous employee benefits, including a generous pension and discounted childcare fees, while ensuring quality education for all children in the nursery.

Benefits

Generous pension at 7%

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off a year

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to maintain high quality environments.
• Reliable, positive and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in the smooth running of the nursery.
• Create fun activities for children.
• Ensure the quality of the curriculum.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong relationship building

Child safeguarding

Creativity in teaching

Education

Level 3 or above childcare qualification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Full Time - Stoke Newington, N16

£36,066 per annum + amazing benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart.

"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." – Selamawit, Nursery Manager

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries for short; a family of 41+ nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, and give them the best start in life.

LEVF is known for quality teachers - we give you strong in‑house training and access to promotion. Our nurseries feel independent and community focused, and teams take care of each other. You join a family of nurseries with a great support network.

• Lots of training, promotions and a good salary for the sector
• Generous pension at 7% from us (1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro‑rated for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑leading parental leave
• Many other benefits that take care of you, including access to a wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference and money for team celebrations

A bit about the role

"I have received a great deal of support, recognition and training, always having someone I can talk to." – Marta, Nursery Manager

We know you work in Early Years because you love helping children develop and learn. You are warm and keen to give children the best education to succeed in life.

You’ll have lots of time creating fun activities for children, but you’ll also support the Nursery Manager in the smooth running of the nursery. This will involve helping support the team, as well as helping with nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, partnering with parents, and ensuring the quality of the curriculum.

Every nursery shares LEYF’s unique teaching model. But you will have the freedom to be creative to suit how the children learn best. Whether you hop on a train to the Science Museum, take a bus to make friends at a nearby LEYF nursery, or bake with your nursery chef, it’s always about the children in our nurseries.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• Team leadership and strong relationship building skill
• Level 3 or above childcare qualification
• Good ideas on how to maintain high quality and ratio bound environments
• An ability to safeguard and protect children
• To be reliable, positive and friendly

About the nursery

Rated Good by Ofsted, Stoke Newington Nursery and Pre‑School provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old.

We have spaces dedicated to different age groups, including a cosy room for babies.