Nursery Deputy Manager- Brand New Nursery Northolt

Protocol Education Ltd; Northolt; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager for a brand-new nursery in Northolt. The role involves supporting the launch and running of the nursery, ensuring a high-quality environment, and engaging with families. Ideal candidates will have strong EYFS knowledge and some leadership experience. This role offers opportunities for career progression in a supportive management structure.

Benefits

Leadership responsibilities

Career progression opportunities

Supportive management structure

Welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework is essential.
• Prior experience in a nursery or school leadership/support role is desirable.
• Confident in supporting staff and engaging with families.

Responsibilities

• Support the launch and day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Help shape a nurturing, high-quality environment.
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS framework

Experience in nursery or school leadership role

Engagement with families

Team player

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager – Brand New Nursery – Northolt

Start Date: End of September 2025
Interviews: Taking place now
Pupils: 25 (with numbers set to grow)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We are urgently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to support the launch and day-to-day running of a brand-new nursery in Northolt.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role in an exciting new early years setting. You’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to help shape a nurturing, high-quality environment from the ground up.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework – essential
Prior experience in a nursery or school leadership/support role – desirable
Confident supporting staff, engaging with families, and delivering high standards of care and learning
A team player with a calm, proactive, and hands-on approach
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and early childhood development

What You’ll Get:

• A chance to be part of a brand-new nursery team from day one

• Leadership responsibilities and opportunities for career progression

• A supportive management structure with space to contribute ideas and lead by example

• A welcoming environment with just 25 children to begin with

• Salary reviewed as the nursery grows

Location: Northolt
Start Date: End of September
Interviews: Happening now – apply early to avoid missing out!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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