Nursery Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Loughton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits & 24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool in Loughton, Essex, is seeking a Deputy Manager who can lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.

You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, oversee daily operations, support safeguarding policies, and partner with parents and professionals to drive occupancy and budget performance.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role
• Experience with safeguarding and child protection policies

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding policies.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery and manage child protection procedures.
• Contribute to succession planning, training and staff development plans.
• Maintain partnerships with colleagues, parents and professionals.
• Support occupancy growth and budget management to drive commercial success.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

People management

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £34,299.20 Per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location - Loughton, Essex

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’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Bright Horizons Teddies Loughton, situated Loughton, Essex is conveniently located under a mile from Debden town centre and Debden underground station, and just over a mile from Loughton town centre. Our Nursery is set on the grounds of Debden Park High School and is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.

Our 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

The Role

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.

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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

We look forward to receiving your application!