Haringey Council
Deputy Nursery Manager
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Contract Terms
- Starting salary: PO2 (£42,771 – £45,750)
- Work location: Stonecroft Nursery, London N8 7HR
- Working hours: 36 per week, full time
- Contract type: Permanent
- Closing date: Sunday, 12th July 2026
- Interview date: w/c 17th July 2026
About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is where we stand up for each other and remain proudly distinctive.
As the “rebel borough” for 2027 London Borough of Culture, we harness our rich history of change-makers and everyday rebels—championing equality, battling discrimination, and doing things our way. Our staff embody organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused. This cultural ethos drives our ambition for progress, fostering our dependence on each resident’s best future.
About The Role
We seek a Deputy Manager—someone who is calm, consistent, and approachable, especially under pressure. You’ll lead by example with high-quality practice, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence when supporting staff and families.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing consistent leadership and direction for the team, ensuring clarity of expectations and support.
- Maintaining high standards of practice, leading by example, and advancing quality in day-to-day operations.
- Acting as a trusted link between staff and management, encouraging open, respectful communication.
- Assume ownership and accountability for responsibilities while fostering a solution-focused culture that promotes resilience and continuous improvement.
As the SENCO, you will also:
- Support individual child needs with strengthened relationships across families.
- Directly support the nursery manager in overseeing daily operations—being highly organised, dependable, and proactive.
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We’re eager to invest in a dynamic, experienced professional for our nursery’s next evolution, offering the opportunity to shape an outstanding childcare and education provision under Haringey’s guidance.
About The Team
Haringey prioritises giving children the “best start in life”, with nurseries spearheading this vision in child development. Stonecroft Nursery provides an outstanding learning experience for children under 5 years old within a stimulating and inclusive environment.
Stonecroft is:
- A Haringey Council-maintained nursery rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted twice.
- An innovative institution with hardworking, motivated staff dedicated to supporting their diverse community.
- Thoughtfully Reggio-inspired, promoting creative growth and holistic child development.
About You
A seasoned early years professional who thrives as a well-rounded leader, excelling in:
- A deep understanding of child development and a commitment to high-quality, inclusive practice.
- Leading a busy year-round nursery, supporting staff, children, and families.
- Upholding high standards of safeguarding, SEND support, and EYFS.
You Will Bring
Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (or equivalent).
- Ideally, extra qualifications in childcare, early years education, or management.
Leadership & Supervision:
- Proven leadership experience within an early years setting, including supervising staff and engaging in performance management.
- Expertise in health and safety, with experience completing risk assessments and adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
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Key Skills:
- Firsthand direct experience with young children as a key person and expertise in child development, the EYFS, and individual learning styles.
- Strong ability to model excellent practice, mentor, and coach both staff and trainees.
- Collaborative, reflective approach with skills in pause, support, and continuous enhancement for in-the-moment and planned discussions.
- Curriculum planning experience and creativity in designing learning environments, provocations, and activities.
SEND & Safeguarding Expertise:
- Hands-on experience supporting children with SEND, including Early Years Support Plans meetings, and working confidently across multi-agency partners.
Technical Competence:
- Strong IT skills—minimally, capacity to track, monitor, and report via digital systems.
Working for Haringey
At Haringey, we foster a work culture that values every individual’s contributions, inclusion, and ability to thrive.
Our inclusive recruitment policy encourages applications from all backgrounds so we can continue to positively impact our residents and communities.
Our benefits include:
- 31days of leave + bank holidays
- Potential hybrid work arrangements
- Health and wellbeing support
- A generous pension scheme
- Discounts at leisure and cultural venues
Note: We reserve the right to close this role before the specified deadline if applications exceed our minimum needs. We advise applying promptly.
Due to automated email redirection to spam/junk filters, please monitor these during your application. For application status inquiries, contact: ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk.
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