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Deputy Nursery Manager
Nuffy Bear Day Nursery
Deputy Nursery Manager (Permanent Full-Time Role)
Location: Brondesbury Fitness & Wellbeing Club Contract: Permanent | Full Time (40 hours per week) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Benefits: Extensive fitness, health, and wellbeing perks
Our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery, based within Nuffield Health’s Brondesbury Fitness & Wellbeing Club, is now seeking a qualified Deputy Nursery Manager to support our Ofsted-registered nursery. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, offering children unique initiatives—from swimming to mindfulness—focusing on wellbeing and holistic development.
About the Role
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining excellence, ensuring the highest standards of care, and promoting the health, education, and growth of the children in our care. This position is perfectly suited for someone passionate about early childhood development and committed to our Nuffy Bear ethos.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Management
- Support the Nursery Manager when they are absent.
- Provide Deputy-level oversight to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
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Childcare & Education
- Ensure high standards of care and education in alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- Oversee planning, assessments, and childcare policy implementation, including safeguarding legislation and updates.
- Promote the health and well-being of all children in our nursery.
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Safeguarding & Compliance
- Implement safeguarding policies and procedures diligently.
- Maintain robust record-keeping and accountability under childcare legislation.
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Communication & Collaboration
- Foster strong relationships with parents, carers, and external partners, ensuring transparency.
- Collaborate closely with the Nursery Manager on strategic and day-to-day operational matters.
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Nursery Excellence
- Drive and ensure exceptional quality standards, reflecting our Nuffy Bear ethos.
- Encourage a positive, nurturing environment that enhances learning and Play.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications from any of the following are essential:
- NNEB Certificate
- Level 3 NVQ in Early Years
- BTEC (National Diploma in Early Years)
- BA (Hons) in Early Years Education or equivalent
Experience and persons skills will be considered in alignment with expectations.
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Benefits Package – Our Commitment to Your Wellbeing
At Nuffield Health, we prioritise your health, happiness, and growth. As part of our diverse benefits:
- Free Gym Membership across all our Fitness & Wellbeing Clubs.
- Discounts on Nuffield Health services, including stay package health checks and spa facilities.
- Discounted enrollment at Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries for eligible staff and their children.
- Company Pension Scheme to help secure your future.
- Training and Development Opportunities to support your professional growth.
- Flexible Working considering your holistic wellbeing.
Join Us
At Nuffield Health, we’re passionate about shaping the future—inside and out. Here’s your chance to make a difference in young lives, while enjoying a supportive, fulfilling career and benefits tailored for your health and happiness.
We operate a living advert model, meaning applications can be processed as received. A competitive application today ensures a swift review—don’t miss this opportunity to join one of Britain’s leading care providers!
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