Deputy Nursery Manager - High Barnet NEW LAUNCH

Kido International; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to promote its core values and lead the team. This full-time role requires relevant childcare qualifications and management experience in Early Years. The position offers a competitive salary of £33,000 - £39,000 per year and numerous benefits including free childcare, annual leave, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

100% Free Childcare

Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Enhanced sick pay

Annual performance-related pay increases

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Early access to pay through the Hastee app

Perkbox discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum is essential.
• Experience working in management in Early Years is required.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English must be obtained if Level 3 was achieved after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team effectively.
• Be an ambassador for the company's values and culture.

Skills

Childcare qualification level 3

Management experience in Early Years

Education

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager - High Barnet NEW LAUNCH

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Base pay range

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido High Barnet Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £33,000 - £39,000 / year

Description: Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Kido are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool High Barnet NEW Launch 2026! This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other!

What We’re Looking For

For the Deputy Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, level 3 minimum and have experience working within management in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. If the leadership skills mentioned in the job description above suit you, we invite you to apply today.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [e-mail]

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance-related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

• If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Unlock – phone [phone] text 07824 113848

• Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries: Education Administration Programs

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