Nursery Deputy Manager

Refresh Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery staffing agency in Crystal Palace is seeking a dedicated Nursery Deputy Manager to lead a team and ensure high-quality care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years and have prior management experience. Responsibilities include leading staff, maintaining compliance, and fostering relationships with parents. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £32,000 - £41,000 and various benefits including holiday allowances and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days holiday allowance

Wellbeing day

50% childcare discount

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous nursery management experience is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience leading a team.
• Passion for working with children aged 0-5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursery staff to ensure high-quality education.
• Maintain compliance with all legal requirements.
• Facilitate Ofsted inspections and manage safeguarding matters.
• Ensure positive relationships are maintained with parents.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS guidelines

Team leadership

Childcare management

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and committed Deputy Manager to join our Nursery team in Crystal Palace. You will be providing exceptional care and early childhood education to all the children in our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children aged 0-5 years old, be used to leading a team of nursery practitioners, room leader, and team leaders to ensuring the safety, development, and well‑being of the children in the nursery is the priority at all times. The role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Room Leader or Third in charge and looking for the next step up or is currently working as a Deputy Manager at a setting. The role will also involve stepping in for the nursery manager in their absence.

Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager

Location: Crystal Palace

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: £32,000 - £41,000 per annum

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of education and care are at the forefront of everything you do and all children receive a stimulating experience appropriate for their age and stage of development
• Work with higher management to ensure the nursery is running in the best way it can and share common goals of any improvement
• Maintain a stimulating environment for the children in the nursery setting
• Make sure all compliance and legal ratios are met at all times
• Motivating and monitoring the team to identify any additional training or support that may need to be given to staff
• Interviewing and inducting all new staff joining the setting
• Facilitate Ofsted inspection and any safeguarding matters
• Be responsible for all administration duties associated with the nursery
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
• Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.

Person Spec

• Hold a level 3 qualification or above within early years
• Ideally have previous nursery management experience
• Have excellent knowledge of EYFS guidelines
• Hold 2 years’ experience of leading a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 31 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Wellbeing day
• 50% childcare discount
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and welcoming team environment.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Nursery Deputy Manager.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License