Deputy Nursery Manager - Barking Riverside Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time

TN United Kingdom; East London; On-site; GBP 36 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in East London seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team focused on child development and quality education. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a supportive family environment where your contributions are valued, and make a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

70% discount on childcare fees

Up to 35 days off annually

Sector-leading parental leave

Access to Headspace

Shopping discounts

Conferences and team celebrations

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to safeguard children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team focusing on child development and nursery finances.
• Ensure health and safety and curriculum quality.
• Build parent partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Child safeguarding

Reliability

Positivity

Friendliness

Job description

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Deputy Nursery Manager - Barking Riverside Nursery and Pre-School - Full Time, East London

Client:

London Early Years Foundation LEYF

Location:

East London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

The Vacancy

Deputy Nursery Manager - Full Time – Barking Riverside, IG11 - £35,491.46 + 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 are the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), a family of 40 nurseries. Our focus is on the child and their family, providing the best start in life.

LEYF is known for quality teaching, strong in-house training, and opportunities for promotion. Our nurseries are community-focused, and our teams support each other, creating a supportive family environment.

What's in it for you?

• Training, promotions, and competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (7% 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 like access to Headspace, shopping discounts, conferences, and team celebrations

A bit about the role

"I have received great support, recognition, and training, always having someone to talk to." - Marta, Nursery Manager

The Deputy Nursery Manager will lead the nursery team, focusing on child development, nursery finances, staffing, health and safety, parent partnerships, and curriculum quality.

This is a permanent role, initially based at Barking Riverside to cover maternity leave for 12 months, with potential relocation within the organization afterward.

You will need:

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

About the nursery

Barking Riverside Nursery and Pre-School offers early years education for children from birth to 5 years old. Located in a modern setting near the River Thames, it features engaging activities like sports, storytelling, science, and outdoor exploration.

Apply now

Contact our friendly recruitment team today to discuss this exciting opportunity.