Contact Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Deputy Nursery Manager
West Wickham, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 6 hours ago
- Salary
- £37,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Additional Resources
- Closes
- 29 Nov 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a respected childcare provider focused on creating homely, nurturing environments where children can thrive through curiosity-led, play-based learning.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be supporting the Nursery Manager in leading the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality childcare and education while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and wellbeing.
This full-time role offers benefits and a salary of up to £37,000 working 40 hours a week.
You Will Be Responsible For
Supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery and deputising for the Manager when required
Leading and inspiring staff to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
Safeguarding children and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and statutory frameworks
Overseeing health, safety and hygiene standards across the setting
Monitoring staff performance, supporting training and professional development
Maintaining accurate child development records and ensuring effective communication with parents and carers
Building strong partnerships with families and external professionals
Ensuring the nursery environment is stimulating, diverse and reflective of all children’s needs
What We Are Looking For
Previously worked as a Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant Nursery Manager, Room leader or in a similar role.
Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification
Experience in a senior or supervisory early years role
Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Current Paediatric First Aid and Food Safety qualifications (or willingness to complete)
Experienced in early years pedagogy and child development, supported by research and training.
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL
Shift:
Monday-Friday: 11.30am - 6.00pm
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your early years career!
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
Ad ID: 5417217924
Stay Safe
"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"
"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"
"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"
"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"
"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"
"Trade in person, use PayPal 'paying for an item or service' to transfer money"
"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"
1 of 7