Deputy Nursery Manager
London
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Full-Time | All Year Round (Generous Closure Periods)
Are you an experienced Senior Practitioner ready for the next step — or an established Deputy Manager looking for a fresh, supportive environment?
An established, welcoming early years nursery in London is seeking a confident and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their leadership team and make a real impact.
Why Join This Nursery?
Competitive salary up to £40,000
1 week off at Christmas & 2 weeks off in Summer
Closed on all Bank Holidays
Supportive, experienced leadership team
Ongoing CPD and career progression
Opportunity to influence practice and drive quality
This is a well-regarded, 50-place nursery with a team of 14 dedicated staff, providing high-quality care for children aged 9 months to 5 years.
Your Role as Deputy Nursery Manager
Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will:
*Support the day-to-day running of the nursery
*Lead, motivate and inspire a team of 14 practitioners
*Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements
*Oversee staff supervisions, mentoring and development
*Build strong, professional partnerships with parents
*Step up as Manager in their absence
This is a hands-on leadership role where your voice, ideas and experience will be valued.
What We’re Looking For
*Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ desirable)
*Previous experience in a senior or supervisory nursery role
*Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
*Confident leadership and organisational skills
*A genuine passion for delivering outstanding early years education
About the Setting
*50 childcare places
*14 staff team
*Ages 9 months – 5 years
*Open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm
*Warm, nurturing and play-based learning environment
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference — we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered. Interviews are taking place immediately.