Love Childcare Recruitment
Deputy Nursery Manager (Queens Park)
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Location: Queens Park, London | W10
Salary: £39,075 per year
Position Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
We are supporting a UK-leading nursery and childcare provider in finding an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. This group operates over 40 nurseries across London, all rated Ofsted Outstanding or Good, with a unique focus on positive social impact in the communities they serve.
About the Nursery:
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
- Bright, roomy nursery with plenty of space for all-weather outdoor activities
- Children enjoy science experiments, yoga, growing vegetables in the greenhouse, messy arts play, woodwork, and more!
- Also have a sensory room for babies
- Awarded the Silver Award from the Healthy Early Years London scheme
Role Overview:
The Deputy Manager role is generally 80% room-based and 20% office-based. You will need to remain passionate about being actively involved in day-to-day operations supporting your teams, as well as be confident and comfortable with supporting the Nursery Manager to manage, improve, and grow the nursery behind the scenes.
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Location:
The nursery is less than one mile from Kensal Rise, Kensal Green, Queens Park, and Westbourne Park stations and moments from Fifth Avenue and Ladbroke Grove/Kilburn Lane bus stops on the 18, 28, and 228 bus routes.
Staff Benefits:
- Ongoing training and clear promotion pathways
- 7% employer pension contribution (only 1% from you)
- 70% discount on childcare fees
- Up to 35 days off a year - including 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year, and your birthday (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- Sector-leading parental leave
- Wellbeing app access, shopping discounts, an annual staff conference, and funding for team celebrations
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Requirements:
- A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
- Proven experience managing or leading in an Early Years/Nursery environment with a coaching approach to developing a team of staff
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS Framework
- Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
- Proven experience and evidence of improving performance
- The ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with all stakeholders
- A genuine passion for childcare, child development, and community impact
- A child-centred approach to your work
How to Apply:
Apply directly via this advert, or contact Steve Brennan, Recruitment Director at Love Childcare Recruitment: steve@lovechildcarerecruitment.com
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