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About the Role

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is situated in Haringey, London. Our 79-place nursery is proudly rated Ofsted ‘Good’. The nursery features two exciting outdoor areas, which are specifically design to be age appropriate, including its own beach, outdoor classroom, jungle walk and look-out tower! Our nursery is located very close by to Crouch Hill Overground Station and also near by to the Victoria line!

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day-to-day running of the nursery and management of 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 (such as the Local Authority).
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.
This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Skills

Safeguarding
Child Protection
Leadership
Communication

Location

Crouch End, London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Leadership role experience
Deputy Manager experience
Assistant Manager experience
Third in Charge experience

Education Level

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Salary/Compensations

Starting from £36,088 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Benefits

Childcare discount of 75% for first child*
Competitive bonus of up to £1,500, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes
Enhanced parental leave
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure.
Ability to also 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

Our culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
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.