Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

Zero2Five are proud to be working with a private 54 place nursery who are looking to employ an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager for their quality setting based near Cricklewood, London. As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in supporting the effective day-today running of the nursery

The successful candidate will support the Nursery Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. The Deputy Manager plays a vital leadership role in guiding staff, upholding high standards of care and education, and supporting each child’s individual learning and development journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the overall management and organisation of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education are consistently maintained.
• Building strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s development and well-being.
• Leading and mentoring the Third in Charge, Room Leaders, and junior staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Managing staff rotas and always ensuring compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
• Supporting the Manager with staff supervision, including peer observations and audits of practice.
• Acting as the Manager’s deputy in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
• Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensuring classroom displays are purposeful and well-maintained, and that regular health and safety checks are carried out.
• Carrying out any additional duties as directed by the Manager to support the smooth running of the nursery.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience as a Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Assistant Nursery Manager, or a similar leadership role.
• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Paediatric First Aid certification and a commitment to maintain it
• A thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding policies.
• Excellent ICT and communication skills.
• A current and clean DBS certificate.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Salary

• 46 working weeks per year (nursery closed for 2 weeks during Christmas, Easter, and Summer)
• Company pension scheme
• On-site free parking
• Childcare discount
• Company events

If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to