Nursery Deputy Manager

Tiny Tots Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's education provider in Romford seeks an inspiring Deputy Nursery Manager. This role offers a mix of team support and leadership, ensuring high-quality education and care for children aged 0-5. Candidates should have strong leadership experience, a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and a passion for early childhood development. Competitive benefits include private healthcare, gym memberships, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Discounted childcare

Extra holiday for bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Continuous professional development

Gym membership

Refer-a-friend bonus

Cycle-to-work scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in early years settings.
• Confident managing a team and stepping up in the manager's absence.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team.
• Ensure an engaging, safe, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

We are looking for an inspiring and organised Deputy Nursery Manager to join a thriving, supportive nursery team in Romford. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional who wants to step into a leadership role while still being involved in the day-to-day magic of working with children.

Benefits & Perks:

• Private healthcare with access to out-of-hours doctors & support helplines
• Discounted childcare
• Extra holiday for bank holidays, Christmas closure, and your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Continuous professional development & training days
• Gym membership & free fitness classes
• Refer-a-friend bonus (GBP1000)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Company events & wellbeing support programme

About the Role:

The role is a mix of room-based and supernumerary time, supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, leading staff, and maintaining high-quality care and education for all children. We see our Deputy Managers as future Nursery Managers so there’s a real opportunity for career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in day-to-day operations, including rotas, staffing, and health & safety.
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Leading, motivating, and developing your team.
• Communicating effectively with parents and carers, building strong relationships.
• Ensuring an engaging, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children aged 0-5.
• Maintaining accurate records of children’s development and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Strong leadership experience in early years settings (Deputy Manager experience preferred).
• Confident managing a team and stepping up in the Manager’s absence.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.
• Minimum 2 years nursery experience.