Nursery Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Limehouse, East London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Happy Nurses |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification alongside experience as a room leader or deputy.
Main Duties include but are not limited to:
To have collaborative responsibility for creating an inclusive and positive environment where staff, children and parents can thrive.
Support Nursery Manager in overseeing operational management of the nursery under the EYFS Statutory Framework and Ofsted requirements
Ensure all company policies and procedures are correctly followed in the nursery and adhered to at all times
Ensure that the safety and welfare of children is paramount
Support with organisation of staff rota's, manage relationships with temp agencies and bank staff and ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in line with the nursery and Ofsted requirements
Accountable for the development, retention and happiness of the team
Risk assess daily ensuring that the team understand what is expected of them to keep everyone in the nursery safe at all times
Manage stock control and ordering process
Work on a 4 or 5 day shift pattern within the nursery's opening hours (7am-7pm) with the ability to attend out of hours meetings and events as required
What we can offer you
£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
30 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus opportunity to earn extra days for top performance
Free counselling & wellbeing support
Unlimited online development with ‘Noodle Now’
Free lunch
NEST pension
Tailored development for your needs
(We review benefits and salaries annually, and are committed to improving them as we grow)
Essential Experience & Skills Required:
CACHE / NNEB/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Minimum 5 years’ post qualification experience
Minimum 1 years’ management experience
Significant and recent experience of working with children aged 0 to 5 years.
Successful applicants will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, undertake a DBS check and provide satisfactory references, prior to commencing employment with us.
please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:
English not required
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Main Duties include but are not limited to:
To have collaborative responsibility for creating an inclusive and positive environment where staff, children and parents can thrive.
Support Nursery Manager in overseeing operational management of the nursery under the EYFS Statutory Framework and Ofsted requirements
Ensure all company policies and procedures are correctly followed in the nursery and adhered to at all times
Ensure that the safety and welfare of children is paramount
Support with organisation of staff rota's, manage relationships with temp agencies and bank staff and ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in line with the nursery and Ofsted requirements
Accountable for the development, retention and happiness of the team
Risk assess daily ensuring that the team understand what is expected of them to keep everyone in the nursery safe at all times
Manage stock control and ordering process
Work on a 4 or 5 day shift pattern within the nursery's opening hours (7am-7pm) with the ability to attend out of hours meetings and events as required
What we can offer you
£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
30 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus opportunity to earn extra days for top performance
Free counselling & wellbeing support
Unlimited online development with ‘Noodle Now’
Free lunch
NEST pension
Tailored development for your needs
(We review benefits and salaries annually, and are committed to improving them as we grow)
Essential Experience & Skills Required:
CACHE / NNEB/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Minimum 5 years’ post qualification experience
Minimum 1 years’ management experience
Significant and recent experience of working with children aged 0 to 5 years.
Successful applicants will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, undertake a DBS check and provide satisfactory references, prior to commencing employment with us.
please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:
English not required
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person