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Deputy Nursery Manager
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Deputy Nursery Manager
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Location: London
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Type: 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
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This is a well-regarded 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
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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
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