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About the Role

We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Deputy Manager to join our welcoming, well-established nursery. This role involves leading, mentoring, supporting, and inspiring a team to deliver exceptional care and education, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Manage safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals.
• Support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar).
• Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome.
• Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.
• Subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Safeguarding
• Child Protection
• Communication

Location

• Spitalfields, London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Salary/Compensations

• £36,088.00 per annum

Benefits

• Childcare discount of 75% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

About the Company

• Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
• Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply.
• We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.