Deputy Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | New Cross |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1359317407 |
Summary
Deputy Nursery Manager | Up to £36,000 | 40 Hours per Week | Room-Based with Supernumerary Hours
Our client, a vibrant and welcoming nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, is looking for a confident and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join the leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is ready to step up or expand their leadership role in a spacious, purpose-built nursery with beautifully designed rooms and a large outdoor garden.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care and education across the setting. This is a room-based role with dedicated supernumerary/office hours, providing a perfect balance between hands-on leadership and strategic support.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or higher)
- Previous experience in a senior or deputy-level role within a nursery or early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety practices
- Confident in leading a team and role-modelling outstanding practice
- Organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering inclusive, child-led care
Why Join This Nursery?
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounted childcare
- An extra day off for your birthday – because you deserve it
- Christmas closure to enjoy time with your loved ones
- Access to a benefits portal with a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle perks
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Nursery Manager with operational and compliance duties
- Take the lead in the day-to-day running of a room while ensuring smooth transitions across the setting
- Mentor, guide, and support early years practitioners to deliver high-quality care and education
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, and review of the EYFS curriculum
- Ensure safeguarding and health & safety policies are upheld at all times
- Build positive partnerships with parents and external professionals
- Support with recruitment, inductions, staff supervision, and training
Reference: WILL159038/TR
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