Deputy Manager

The vision of Kinderland Day Nursery is to provide an environment where children are happy, stimulated, safe and healthy. We are based in Croydon, Greater London and are a family run Nursery our South Croydon site has been open since 1995 and we opened our sister site in Central in January 2025. We have a lovely building and fantastic resources but truly believe that our staff are the best resource and make the biggest difference in our children's lives!

We are looking for a dynamic, kind, caring and passionate Deputy Manager to join our lovely, well-established private day nursery. The role is office based but we would be looking for someone who is happy to jump into the room whenever necessary. We would want our New Deputy to bring with them creative new ideas but also be keen to learn from our almost 30 years of experience as a successful Day Nursery. If that's you, we would love to hear from you!

Purpose of post:

• Work as part of the Management team to promote the ethos of the Nursery and assist in the organisation of high-quality provision for all the little ones in our care
• Support and Deputise for the Nursery Manager
• Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• Inspire, support and lead our wonderful team
• Support our Room Leaders and Deputy Room Leaders
• Be actively involved in induction, recruitment, training and supervision
• Role model innovative practice

To be considered for the Deputy Manager role you must have the minimum of a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification, good knowledge of child development and leadership experience but also..
· Good communication skills
· Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential!
· Sense of humour
· Enthusiasm and patience
· An attentive and compassionate nature
· A BIG smile!

The role is Monday - Friday working shifts (43.75 hours p/w)

Additional information: Our nursery is situated in Central Croydon, with convenient transport links to East Croydon Station, South Croydon Station and West Croydon Station. The nearest tram stops are George Street Tram Stop, Wellesley Road Tram Stop and East Croydon Tram Stop. We are also conveniently locared for many bus routes.Package included annual leave allowance of 31 days (which increases with service) and competitive salary. 

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and

co-ordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), there is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting.

All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months’ probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please detail any criminal convictions except those 'spent', or otherwise ‘protected’, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have none,  please state. Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

At Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd we work with children, parents, external agencies, and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children and to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and to be safe from any abuse in whatever form. We support the children within our care, protect them from maltreatment and have robust procedures in place to prevent the impairment of children’s health and development. In our setting we strive to protect children from the risk of radicalisation, and we promote acceptance and tolerance of other beliefs and cultures.

Designated Safeguarding Lead

We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and co-ordinate child protection and welfare issues, known as the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), there is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting.

All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months’ probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please detail any criminal convictions except those 'spent', or otherwise ‘protected’, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have none,  please state. Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Data protection

We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes. We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes.

Flexibilty from supportive Directors

31 days holiday AND additional holiday with length of service 

Training Opportunities 

Family run - you'll become an important part of our family!

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee discount

Transport links