Nursery Deputy manager - Newham

BRAND NEW NURSERY

67 Place

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, shift patterns between 07:30 – 18:30

This is an exciting opportunity to:

Join a brand-new nursery from day one and play a meaningful role in shaping its culture and practice

Work in a modern, purpose-built environment with high-quality resources

Be part of a supportive and professional team that values collaboration, quality, and staff wellbeing

Grow with the nursery, with genuine opportunities for development and progression

Benefits

34 days holidays including bank holidays

Nest Pension

3 paid INSET days per year

Training fully funded

Annual discretionary bonus

Discounted childcare

Team socials each year

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operational Support

Assist in leading staff teams, room practice, and curriculum development.

Model outstanding interactions and pedagogy for practitioners.

Support the Manager with audits, team monitoring, and quality improvements.

Manage the nursery when the Manager is off-site.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 or above in Early Years.

Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.

Experience in a senior or supervisory role.

Ability to lead teams and model best practice.

Desirable Requirements

DSL training.

Experience leading rooms or curriculum areas.

SEND knowledge.

Please get in touch for a full job description

We look forward to receiving your application!

Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners as an Early Years Educator!

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.