Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Nursery Setting

Location

Enfield, EN2

Salary

£31,000 - £33,000 DOE

Hours

40 hours per week

Option of either:

• 4 days per week (7:30am – 6:30pm)

• 5 days per week (9:00am – 6:00pm)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a growing nursery setting in Enfield, EN2. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team as the nursery continues to expand, with an additional fourth room opening in September.

The Deputy Manager will be class-based but will also support in the office when required, working closely alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting. This role requires someone confident in taking charge when needed, including opening and closing the nursery, overseeing safeguarding, and supporting less experienced team members.

The Setting

• Registered for 85 children

• Currently 35 children on roll, with significant growth expected from September

• Currently operating 3 rooms, expanding to 4 rooms

• Team of 9 staff, including the Manager

Team Culture

The nursery prides itself on its family-feel environment, with a welcoming, caring and supportive team made up of a mix of ages and experience levels. Staff work closely together, helping to train and support one another, making it an ideal setting for someone who enjoys collaboration and development.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

• Birthday off every year

• Nursery closed from 23rd December – 2nd January (fully paid)

• Access to external HR and training support

• Employee discounts through HR Brights and Noodle

• On-street parking available nearby

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years’ childcare experience

• Previous Deputy Manager experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework

• Experience supporting the day-to-day running of a nursery

• Confident with opening and closing procedures

• Strong understanding of nursery policies and procedures

• Up-to-date training and qualifications

• Excellent safeguarding knowledge

• Able to support, mentor and develop less experienced staff

• Passionate about helping grow and develop the nursery

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced childcare professional looking to step into a key leadership role within a growing nursery.