Deputy Nursery Manager

Job title – Deputy Nursery Manager

Location – Chelsea, South West London

Salary – £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Duration – Perm/Full-time

Sector – Education

A newly established independent day nursery located in a quiet residential street in Chelsea, South West London is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join its team of dedicated practitioners. The nursery is linked to a prep-school and has a capacity of approximately 20 children ranging from babies to five years old. 

Along with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, you will also receive a range of benefits including 5 weeks paid holiday, service recognition rewards, a pension scheme, season ticket loans, a pay and reward scheme, learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, free daily breakfast and refreshments and individual Christmas and birthday presents.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, your duties will include:

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery and the environment


• Ensuring that resources and experiences offers to children are in line with the company's ethos and approach to Early Years Education


• Ensuring that practice and provision meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage


• Ensuring that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and follow Safeguarding procedures


• Assisting with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery


• Maintaining effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents & carers


• Developing positive working relationships with staff


• Responsible for ensuring compliance in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant First Aid qualifications

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who has the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role or an experienced Room Leader looking to step up.


• Minimum NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.


• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.


• Excellent knowledge of OFSTED standards.


• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.


• Good time management skills.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Strong people management skills.

To apply for this role as Deputy Nursery Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.