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About the Role
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Deputy Manager to join our St Johns Wood Nursery. The role involves leading, mentoring, supporting, and inspiring a team to deliver exceptional care and education, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery, and managing safeguarding and child protection policies. You will also contribute to succession planning, training, and professional development, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals, and support the commercial success 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 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.
- Due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Skills
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Safeguarding
- Child Protection
- Communication
Location
- St Johns Wood, NW8 0NH
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
- Our culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
- Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- 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.