Nursery Deputy Manager

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension scheme

Referral bonus

Childcare discount

Free daily meals

Zusammenfassung

Fennies Day Nurseries Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in London to support the Nursery Manager and lead a dedicated team in delivering outstanding early years care and education.

You will drive high standards, manage day-to-day operations, and foster strong relationships with families, children, and staff while supporting leadership development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• You will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) and have strong EYFS knowledge.
• You should be skilled in safeguarding, health and safety, and management of early years practice.
• You will have leadership experience in an early years setting and mentor teams.

Aufgaben

• Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery.
• Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• Support team development through coaching and mentoring.
• Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in educational quality and nursery performance.

Kenntnisse

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Leadership

Communication

Organisation/Coordination

Safeguarding knowledge

Ausbildung

Level 3 Early Years qualification

GCSE Maths & English (4/C or above)

Jobbeschreibung

NurseryDeputy Manager

• Salary: up to £47,000

• Potential to earn a further £3,800 in bonus

Support the leadership of a nursery where children, educators and families thrive.

At Fennies, our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead a passionate team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators.

Ifyou’reanexperienced early yearsprofessional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.

Why joinFennies?

Webelieve great leaders deserve the right support,developmentand recognition.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to £47,000 annual salary

• Up to £3,800 performance-related bonus

• Comprehensive pension scheme

• £500 referral bonus*

Childcare discount and support

• Up to60% discount on childcare

Leadership Development

• Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching

• Dedicated learning and development programmes

• Mentoring and support from regional leadership

• A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional qualityof care and education

Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits

• Up to 33 days of annual leave

• BUPA Wellbeing Support

• Free daily meals from theFenniesCafé

A community of committed, high-achieving educators

• Regular leadership forums and networking

• Summer BBQs, Christmaseventsand company celebrations

• Recognition and reward through theFenniesClub long service awards

About the Role

AsDeputyNursery Manager,you’llsupport the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of care,educationand operational excellence.

You will:

• Support theday-to-dayleadership and smooth running of the nursery

• Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice

• Maintainhigh standardsof safeguarding,health and safetyand compliance

• Build strong partnerships with families and the local community

• Support team development through coaching,mentoringand feedback

• Help prepare for Ofsted inspections andmaintainregulatory standards

• Contribute to continuousimprovementacross educational quality, teamengagementand nurseryperformance

This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s learning journeys.

Whatwe’relooking for

You’rea confident and passionate early yearsprofessionalwhoenjoys helping teams succeed andchildren flourish.

You will have:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development

• Experienceof working in anearlyyearssetting, ideally in a senior practitioner orroom leader role

• A track recordof deliveringhigh standardsof care and education

• Experience of strong practice as a Key Personand in implementing safeguarding,healthand safety, first aid and critical care policies.

• Strongorganisational, communication and leadership skills

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent

Most importantly, you will bring energy,empathyand ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.

Become part of theFenniesDNA

We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself

• Come Together

• Be All In

• Go Further

Diversity and Inclusion

AtFennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

*T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibility