Deputy Nursery Manager - Tooting

Kido International; City of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for their Tooting location. This role involves leading and maintaining a vibrant culture while ensuring high standards of care and education. Applicants must have a Level 3 childcare qualification and relevant managerial experience within Early Years. The position offers a salary of £33,000 – £39,000 per year, plus additional benefits including free childcare and performance-related pay increases.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

100% Free Childcare

Up to £1,000 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

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a managerial role within Early Years.
• Relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 minimum) required.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English needed if Level 3 was obtained after 2014.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the company's values.
• Ensure the vibrant culture of the nursery is maintained.

Skills

Childcare management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager – Tooting

Join Kido as Deputy Nursery Manager at our Tooting Nursery & Preschool. As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be more than just a leader; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture.

Details

• Department: Nursery
• Location: Kido Tooting Nursery & Preschool, St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Road, Tooting, CR4 2BD
• Compensation: £33,000 – £39,000 per year (plus discretionary bonus)

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 minimum) and have experience working in a managerial role within Early Years.

• Have Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English (including functional skills) if your Level 3 qualification was obtained after 2014.

What’s next

Apply today and you will be contacted by our recruitment team for an initial phone call to discuss the next stages. If you have any questions, contact us at [e-mail].

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, or 30 days after 5 years service)
• Birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1,000 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

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.

Contact

To apply, email [e-mail] or visit Kido schools.