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About the Role
We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to partner with the Nursery Manager, providing visible leadership and support to the team. This role involves taking full operational responsibility for the setting in the Nursery Manager's absence, modeling the nursery's philosophy, and ensuring high standards in all areas.
Responsibilities
- Support and deputise for the Nursery Manager, taking full operational responsibility for the setting when required.
- Embed principles consistently across all rooms, leading by example and supporting staff to deepen their own understanding.
- Drive the quality of teaching, observation and assessment, ensuring our Children's Voices Curriculum is delivered with intent and ambition across all seven areas of learning.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy DSL, holding the safeguarding culture of the setting to the highest standard at all times.
- Lead termly supervisions and manage staff development using our 9 Box Grid framework, coaching individuals and identifying training needs early.
- Support children with SEND, EAL and other barriers to learning through the graduated approach, working closely with the setting SENCo.
- Embed the UNICEF Rights Respecting framework across daily practice, planning and the learning environment.
- Oversee the FAMLY app, including observations, planning cycles, parent communications and compliance records.
- Lead on operational audits, ratios, risk assessments and fire safety procedures.
- Build meaningful relationships with parents and families, creating the kind of open-door culture that Grove is known for.
- Contribute to the self-evaluation and strategic improvement of the setting alongside the Nursery Manager and Director of Education.
Requirements
- Hold a minimum Level 5 in Early years with an accredited provider, or a relevant degree qualification is strongly preferred.
- Deep, applied knowledge of Early years and how it translates into the environment, the role of the adult and daily provision.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework 2025 and the Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework.
- Advanced Safeguarding (Level 3 DSL) certificate, or a committed to achieve this within three months of starting.
- Current Paediatric First Aid certificate.
- Experience managing FAMLY or an equivalent nursery management platform.
- A values-led approach to leadership, with the confidence to manage, coach and hold a team to high standards.
- A genuine commitment to children's rights, inclusion and sustainability as everyday practice, not add-ons.
- Experience working in an Ofsted Outstanding provision is an advantage.
- All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
Skills
- Leadership
- Safeguarding
- Coaching
- Staff development
- SEND support
- EAL support
- Curriculum quality
- Observation
- Assessment
- Parent communication
- Operational audits
- Risk assessments
- Fire safety procedures
- Montessori knowledge
- EYFS Statutory Framework 2025 knowledge
- Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework knowledge
Location
- Wanstead
- East London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior leadership experience in early years
Education Level
- Minimum Level 5 in Early years or relevant degree
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary reflective of experience and seniority
Benefits
- 35 days holiday including paid closure days over Christmas and birthday off
- Genuine CPD investment, including Montessori and EYFS training and clear leadership progression pathways
- Collaborative, mission-driven organisation where leader's voice is heard
- 24/7 confidential counselling helpline
- Virtual GP access
- Up to 10 counselling sessions per issue, per year
- Day one stress intervention and early clinical support
- Legal and financial information support
- 1-to-1 financial coaching
- Occupational health support and manager consultancy
- Life and leadership coaching sessions
- Eldercare and childcare guidance
- Critical incident support
- Wisdom Wellbeing App with over 1,000 exclusive discounts, mood tracking, breathing tools and expert wellness content
- Family coverage included for partners and dependants in full-time education
- Day one Sick Pay
About the Company
- Established nursery brand in Wanstead since 1991.
- Hold children's Rights to the highest standards.
- A UNICEF rights respecting nursery committed to fostering personal, emotional and social growth.
- Proud to be a Rights Respecting Nursery School, embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into every aspect of our practice.
- Nurture children’s understanding of their rights, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and empowered within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.