Nursery Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in North London is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire a team in delivering exceptional care and education. You will oversee the nursery's operations and safeguarding policies while fostering professional development within the team. The role offers a salary range of £34,694 to £45,260 per annum, alongside extensive benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities. Join us if you want to make a difference in the lives of children.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 75% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years leadership roles like Deputy Manager or similar.
• Participated in regulatory inspections leading to Good or Outstanding outcomes.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Oversee daily nursery operations and manage safeguarding policies.
• Support team professional development and maintain strong partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Child Protection

Effective Communication

Team Mentorship

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery

Bright Horizons Stoke Newington Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary

34694 - 45260 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location

Stoke Newington, North London

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork – where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: I did that.

Bright Horizons Stoke Newington is situated perfectly, only a 5 minute walk from Stoke Newington railway Station and with great transport links such as Liverpool Street Station (15 minutes) and many Central London railway stations. The nursery offers 6 individual home‑bases tailored to each age group and features a fantastic large external play area as well as a first floor roof terrace.

Our Benefits

• 34694 - 45260 per annum
• Childcare discount of 75% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career including access to a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Deputy Manager you will lead mentor support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead overseeing day‑to‑day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will 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) and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth and maintaining budgets.

What we’re looking for

• 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
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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