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About the Role
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Peckham Rye Nursery, situated in Peckham, London. At Bright Horizons Peckham Rye, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. Through exceptional care, strong parent partnerships, and enriching learning experiences, we support every child to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning.
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.
- 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.
- All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Child Protection
- Leadership
- Communication
Location
- Peckham, London
Work Type
- 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
Experience Level
- Early Years leadership role
Education Level
- Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
Salary/Compensations
- From £36,088 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.