(LO) Deputy Nursery Manager

RAF Association; London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years childcare is seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Nursery Manager, leading a dedicated team to provide exceptional care to children of RAF personnel and the wider community. With a commitment to nurturing both children and staff, this organization provides ongoing career development opportunities and a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare for all permanent staff

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to internal promotions

6.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Early Years and appropriate qualifications.
• Previous experience in a deputy or management role.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and develop the quality of care and team.
• Cover the Nursery Manager role during absences.

Skills

Early Years Knowledge

Childcare Management

Nurturing Personality

Team Leadership

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Management Qualification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

£41,745 per annum based on 40 hours per week

RAFAKidz Nursery, Central London

Opening hours: 08:00-18:00, all year round

Who are RAFAKidz

RAFAKidz provides high-quality, affordable early years childcare and wraparound services to the children of serving RAF personnel and the wider defence community, including military personnel, civil servants, contractors, and their families. Established in 2019, RAFAKidz has grown rapidly, offering an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team.

RAFAKidz is a not-for-profit organisation, reinvesting surplus income to support the RAF community.

Our nursery

If you are a talented, passionate, and dedicated childcare professional seeking your next career step, our welcoming nursery at RAFAKidz London is the ideal place for you. With a friendly team and small room sizes, we offer engaging experiences daily, including trips, picnics, parties, and outdoor learning. We are committed to providing every child, regardless of background or ability, with experiences that foster confidence and help them reach their full potential.

Role

You will work closely with our Nursery Manager to enhance and develop the quality of care and team. You should possess a strong knowledge of Early Years, appropriate qualifications, a nurturing personality, and a commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for children. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a deputy or management role and be confident in undertaking additional responsibilities to cover the Nursery Manager role during absences (e.g., holidays). Please review the full job description available for download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk.

Our commitment

We pride ourselves on nurturing our nurseries and teams. With a wide range of nursery resources, we ensure you have the tools needed to deliver exceptional childcare. Joining RAFAKidz means ongoing career development and future opportunities. A recent staff survey showed that 80% of our nursery colleagues are proud to work here.

To apply

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk. Closing date: 8:00 am, Wednesday, 21 May.

The successful applicant will undergo pre-employment and security checks, which may take some time to process.

We offer

• Subsidised childcare for all permanent staff
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to internal promotions
• 6.6 weeks annual leave