Nursery Deputy Manager: Lead, Inspire & Safeguard EYFS

Early Years Academy; Erith; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Years Academy is seeking an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager for Belvedere, South East London. You will support the Nursery Manager, lead practitioners, and ensure high-quality early years care and education in line with EYFS.

The role focuses on safeguarding, staff development and creating a nurturing, professional nursery environment for children and families. Leadership and proven experience in similar roles are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills in nursery settings.
• Excellent knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Good safeguarding, child protection and safer working practices.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading, supervising and motivating nursery teams.
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations and Early Years regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running of the nursery under the Nursery Manager.
• Lead and support nursery practitioners and room leaders.
• Help ensure high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
• Support EYFS curriculum implementation and staff development.
• Monitor staff deployment and daily nursery organisation.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Education

Early Years/Childcare qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Early Years Academy is seeking an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager for Belvedere, South East London. You will support the Nursery Manager, lead practitioners, and ensure high-quality early years care and education in line with EYFS.

The role focuses on safeguarding, staff development and creating a nurturing, professional nursery environment for children and families. Leadership and proven experience in similar roles are essential.