Nursery Deputy Manager

📍 Location: Enfield

💷 Salary: £32 to £35

⏰ Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of our welcoming and high-quality early years setting. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring outstanding care, education, safeguarding, and staff development.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional looking to take the next step in their childcare career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in the overall leadership and management of the setting
• Lead by example to deliver high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding
• Supervise, mentor, and support nursery staff, including room leaders
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding policies
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, and training
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or support in this area
• Step up in the Manager’s absence

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 preferred)
• Proven experience in a senior role within an early years setting
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and early education
• A positive, approachable and proactive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
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How to Apply

If you are ready to progress your career and make a real difference in children’s early years, we would love to hear from you.

Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies