Depty Manager
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | N11 2TP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nellybells Daycare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Brand New Nursery Opening September 2025!
Nellybells Daycare is a nurturing and inclusive early years setting in Bounds Green, dedicated to supporting children’s development through play, creativity, and curiosity. We provide a loving environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. As part of our mission to deliver outstanding care, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our leadership team.
Role Purpose
The Deputy Manager will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and compliance. You will lead by example, mentor staff, and act as Manager in their absence.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operational management of the setting
Maintain excellent safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety standards at all times
Lead by example in creating a warm, stimulating, and safe environment
Supervise, motivate, and support a team of early years practitioners
Contribute to staff training, mentoring, and performance appraisals
Support curriculum planning and ensure high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
Ensure accurate and up-to-date record-keeping (e.g., attendance, accidents, learning journals)
Build strong relationships with parents/carers and act as a key person where required
Assist with administrative duties, Ofsted readiness, and compliance with policies
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 in Childcare (minimum)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an early years setting with some team leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and early childhood development
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
A caring, enthusiastic, and organised approach
Pediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)
What We Offer
A supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
Staff childcare discount
Regular team wellbeing activities
Nellybells Daycare is a nurturing and inclusive early years setting in Bounds Green, dedicated to supporting children’s development through play, creativity, and curiosity. We provide a loving environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. As part of our mission to deliver outstanding care, we are looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our leadership team.
Role Purpose
The Deputy Manager will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and compliance. You will lead by example, mentor staff, and act as Manager in their absence.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Nursery Manager with the daily operational management of the setting
Maintain excellent safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety standards at all times
Lead by example in creating a warm, stimulating, and safe environment
Supervise, motivate, and support a team of early years practitioners
Contribute to staff training, mentoring, and performance appraisals
Support curriculum planning and ensure high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
Ensure accurate and up-to-date record-keeping (e.g., attendance, accidents, learning journals)
Build strong relationships with parents/carers and act as a key person where required
Assist with administrative duties, Ofsted readiness, and compliance with policies
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 in Childcare (minimum)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an early years setting with some team leadership responsibility
Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and early childhood development
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
A caring, enthusiastic, and organised approach
Pediatric First Aid and Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)
What We Offer
A supportive and friendly working environment
Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
Staff childcare discount
Regular team wellbeing activities