Join Our Team – Deputy Nursery Manager
Salary £30,000 per annum, pro rata
Are you passionate about early years education and ready to take the next step in your childcare career? We’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our nurturing and dynamic team at our new London nursery.
📌 Job Overview
As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework and our nursery’s values. You will support the Manager in the day-to-day operations of the setting, lead on quality improvement initiatives, and mentor staff, students, and apprentices.
Line Manager: Nursery Manager
Responsible For: Apprentices, students, and volunteers as assigned
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
✅ Monitoring & Compliance
- Maintain accurate daily records including registers, accident/incident reports, and medication forms
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory requirements and nursery policies
- Promote and deliver the EYFS framework throughout the setting
👥 Staffing & Supervision
- Oversee record-keeping and tracking of children’s progress in baby and toddler rooms
- Support with the induction and supervision of students and volunteers
- Assist the Manager with staff supervisions, appraisals, and identifying training needs
🏡 Operational Duties
- Deputise for the Manager when required
- Ensure the nursery is clean, safe, welcoming, and child-centred
- Support daily planning and smooth running of the nursery environment
- Conduct closing checks and ensure rooms are ready for the following day
- Build strong partnerships with families and work collaboratively with staff
🎓 Key Person Role
- Plan and deliver high-quality learning opportunities
- Maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment
- Complete observations and assessments for key children
- Foster positive relationships and support children’s individual needs
💡 General Responsibilities
- Attend all staff training and meetings
- Maintain your personal development plan
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Uphold confidentiality and professional standards at all times
- Be an ambassador for our nursery values in all areas of your work
🧩 Person Specification
✅ Essential
- Level 3 or higher qualification in Childcare
- Experience in a play-based early years environment
- Understanding of child development and EYFS principles
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lead and support staff effectively
- Proficient with IT and administrative tasks
- Current Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (within 1 year)
- Organised, dependable, calm under pressure
➕ Desirable
- Food Hygiene Certificate
- Fluency in a second or community language
- Experience delivering staff inductions and supervision
💼 Why Join Us?
- A supportive team and welcoming nursery culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a short cover letter to recruitment@awesomechildcare.com or contact us for more details. We can’t wait to meet you!
- Application Deadline: Friday 4th July 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview Dates: Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th July 2025