Room Based Deputy Manager MAT cover

Sandbrook Community Playgroup ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community playgroup in London is seeking a motivated Deputy Manager for a maternity cover role. The ideal candidate will have at least three years' experience in a preschool/nursery setting, overseeing high-quality teaching for children aged 2-5. The position is 36 hours per week, term-time only, starting January 2026. Benefits include well-being services and paid sick days.

Benefits

Well-being service

Free snacks and drinks

10 paid sick days after one year

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant early years qualification; EYPS or EYT is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• First aid, safeguarding and food hygiene training essential.
• Valid DBS on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Work as a room-based Deputy Manager to lead high-quality practice.
• Lead other staff and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Sandbrook Community Playgroup in Stoke Newington is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Deputy Manager - MAT Cover with a minimum of three years' experience in a preschool/nursery setting working with children aged 2-5 years. Management experience is desirable. This is a maternity cover role for one year starting January 2026 and ending December 2026. The role is 36 hours per week, from 8.45am to 5.15pm on Mondays and from 8.45am to 4.15pm Tuesday to Friday. This is a term-time only setting (39 weeks per year) and you will be paid for 5.6 weeks of holiday. The hourly rate is £15.43.

Responsibilities

• Work as a room-based Deputy Manager to lead high-quality practice and ensure teaching is of the highest standard.
• enthuse and lead other staff and contribute to a positive, caring learning environment for children aged 2-5 years old.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant early years qualification; EYPS or EYT is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• First aid, safeguarding and food hygiene training essential.
• Valid DBS on the update service.

Benefits and Terms

• Well-being service and free snacks and drinks.
• After one year of employment, 10 paid sick days per annum.
• Term-time only; 39 weeks per year.