Nursery Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare provider in Kenilworth is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and inspire their team in delivering high-quality care and education. The role includes safeguarding duties and professional development support. The ideal candidate must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience in the field. This position offers substantial benefits including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

75% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to a professional development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years leadership role (Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar).
• Participation in regulatory inspections with 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcomes.
• Ability to develop trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver quality care and education.
• Oversee safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Contribute to team development and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Decision making

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Overview

As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception 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.

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 to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that."

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.

We are Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery and Preschool, located in Kenilworth. The nursery is situated in the castle town of Kenilworth and is commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa and the West Midlands. This nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and offers a full refurbished environment, extensive outdoor area and a designated sensory corners, imagination stations and cosy reading corners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding and child protection policies
• 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)
• Support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and budget maintenance

Qualifications

• 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 and outcome of 'Good' or 'Outstanding'
• 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

Other

Are you looking for an organisation whose culture is driven by HEART values? All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• 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