Montessori Deputy Manager: Lead & Grow Early Years

Blossom Tree Montessori; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Free uniform

In house training

Staff childcare discount

Paid DBS with Update Service

Job summary

Blossom Tree Montessori is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the nursery team across multiple branches. The role focuses on maintaining high standards, ensuring safety, and driving the Montessori ethos in daily practice.

We offer in-house training and support for staff development, plus a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for career progression within a growing group of nurseries.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Childcare qualification at a minimum of Level 3.
• Experience in a leadership role is essential.
• Good ICT skills are essential.
• Be a positive role model to your team.
• Effectively lead and manage staff in classrooms.
• Extensive knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted and welfare requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be passionate, motivated, and able to work as part of a team with a fun, inspiring approach.
• A current and clean DBS certificate is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, encourage and raise practice daily.
• Support the manager in daily running of the nursery.
• Manage daily running of the nursery in the absence of the manager.
• Delegation and deployment to ensure rooms meet adult:child ratios.
• Contribute to staff performance management and appraisals.
• Engage with parents and build strong partnerships.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

ICT skills

Verbal and written communication

Positive role model

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Tools

Blossom Educational app

Job description

Blossom Tree Montessori is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the nursery team across multiple branches. The role focuses on maintaining high standards, ensuring safety, and driving the Montessori ethos in daily practice.

We offer in-house training and support for staff development, plus a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for career progression within a growing group of nurseries.