Nursery Deputy Head
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Acton W3 7HN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Buttercups Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who is ready for a Deputy Manager position. You will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Nursery Head in all areas;
- Covering for the Nursery Head when necessary;
- Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
- Delivering our ‘Learning through play’ ethos;
- Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.
Benefits
- Great career path and promotion prospects;
- 33 days holidays per year with additional day for your birthday;
- Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
- 4-day week option;
- Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
- Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
- Celebration of hard work – bonuses, vouchers and social events;
- Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
- Wellbeing Centre;
- Employee Assistance Programme.
What you will bring:
- NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
- Experience in managing teams;
- Experience in dealing with external organisations;
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong planning and organisational skills;
- Lots of energy; and above all,
- A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.
- Supporting the Nursery Head in all areas;
- Covering for the Nursery Head when necessary;
- Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
- Delivering our ‘Learning through play’ ethos;
- Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.
Benefits
- Great career path and promotion prospects;
- 33 days holidays per year with additional day for your birthday;
- Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
- 4-day week option;
- Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
- Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
- Celebration of hard work – bonuses, vouchers and social events;
- Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
- Wellbeing Centre;
- Employee Assistance Programme.
What you will bring:
- NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
- Experience in managing teams;
- Experience in dealing with external organisations;
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong planning and organisational skills;
- Lots of energy; and above all,
- A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.