Deputy Nursery Manager

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider located in Greater London is looking for a Deputy Manager with Level 3 or above in Early Years to ensure high-quality childcare practices. You will assist with daily management, develop positive relationships with staff, and ensure children receive appropriate experiences. A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check are required. The role offers various benefits including cash bonuses, generous annual leave, and a well-being day off.

Benefits

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Cash bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Early Years required.
• Experience in childcare and effective day-to-day management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery.
• Ensure children receive rich and stimulating experiences.
• Support and train staff to deliver high-quality childcare.

Job description

Dicky BirdsDay Nursery located on Queens Road Wimbledon, part of Grandir UK, is currently seeking a Deputy Manager with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team.

Benefits

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays) for FTE, including an extra 3 days over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high‑street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received Great Place To Work certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What you will be doing:

• Assist the Nursery Manager with the effective day‑to‑day management of the nursery.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Support, supervise, train, and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high‑quality childcare practice.
• Support the Nursery Manager to identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in delivering agreed occupancy targets.
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Regional Manager.

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Certification and Safeguarding

We are delighted to have achieved the Great Place To Work certification, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees and delivering high‑quality childcare and education.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Equality and Inclusion

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.