Nursery Deputy Manager - Katharine Bruce Nursery and Pre-School - Full time

LEYF Nurseries; London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

LEYF Nurseries seeks a Nursery Deputy Manager for full-time work in London. You'll assist the Nursery Manager in daily operations and staff support while ensuring high-quality educational experiences for children. Competitive salary of £36,641 yearly plus extensive benefits such as pension contributions and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme (7% contribution from us, 1% from you)

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off annually

Sector-leading parental leave

Wellbeing app and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to safeguard children.
• Reliability and friendliness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in nursery operations.
• Manage finances and staffing.
• Ensure curriculum quality and health/safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Creativity

Positivity

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Nursery Deputy Manager - Katharine Bruce Nursery and Pre-School - Full time, London

Client: LEYF Nurseries

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f8fd9d4eec0a

Job Views: 5

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Nursery Deputy Manager - Full Time - W10 - £36,641 per year + benefits

We put people before profit: work for a family of nurseries with heart

"You never feel alone at LEYF - there's always someone to turn to." - Selamawit, Nursery Manager

We're the London Early Years Foundation, or LEYF Nurseries; a family of 40 nurseries. Our people love working for us because we focus on the child and their family, giving them the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teachers, with strong in-house training and opportunities for promotion. Our nurseries are community-focused and supportive, creating a family environment.

What's in it for you?

• Training, promotions, and a competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (7% contribution from us, 1% from you)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off annually, including bank holidays, Christmas/New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time)
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Additional benefits including wellbeing app, shopping discounts, annual conference, and team celebrations

A bit about the role

Supporting the Nursery Manager to ensure smooth nursery operations, support staff, manage finances, staffing, health and safety, parent partnerships, and curriculum quality. Creativity and flexibility are encouraged to enhance children's learning experiences.

You will need:

• The right to work in the UK
• Leadership and relationship-building skills
• Ideas for maintaining high-quality environments
• Ability to safeguard children
• Reliability, positivity, and friendliness

About the nursery

Located near Queens Park and Kensal Green stations. Katharine Bruce Nursery values variety in learning and community involvement, including multilingual reading sessions with parents and grandparents.