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Ethos Education
23 Feb, 2026
Full time
Super-Numery Deputy Nursery Manager
£36,000 - £40,000 yearly
Ethos Education Fulham, London, UK
Super-Numery Deputy Nursery Manager role to start ASAP in Fulham Permanent full-time Deputy Nursery Manager role at a lovely family-run nursery in Fulham. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager in all aspects of running the nursery. Hours: 7:45am-6:30pm, 4 days per week Salary: £36k-£40k per annum Annual leave: 4 weeks paid leave + bank holidays. 1 additional paid day off for each year of employment up to 1 additional week. An extra day off on your birthday. Benefits of working here include: Good pension scheme Home-cooked lunch provided daily Further training and development opportunities provided Small independent and newly refurbished nursery A heavyweight management team to be a part of Great working environment Requirements: Minimum Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare Previous experience as a Deputy or Manager Strong leadership skills Excellent knowledge of safeguarding practices and the EYFS framework Great...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager (Holly Lodge Nursery) (term time only)
£15.00 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD Oakeshott Ave, London N6 6ED
JOB PURPOSE As a deputy nursery manager, you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of one of the two nurseries and a drop-in centre. You will work with the nursery manager to effectively lead all the staff within QCCA’s children services ensuring consistency in policy whilst developing and inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. In the absence of the nursery manager, you will undertake the day-today management of the nursery. You will support the manager to oversee all the activities, planning, monitoring, review, budget, and administration, and effectively communicate with the parents and guardian on day-to-day bases. You will support the manager to drive and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You need to manage staff shortfall by deploying excess staff to other settings and drop-in centres as and when needed. KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring...
Nursery Name:
Holly Lodge Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Ethos Education
29 Jun, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£34,000 - £40,000 yearly
Ethos Education Tower Hamlets, London, UK
Deputy Nursery Manager needed in Tower Hamlets We are looking for a strong and dedicated Deputy Manager to join the team at this lovely nursery in Tower Hamlets! This is a great role either for a Deputy Manager looking for a change of setting or a Room Leader/Third in Charge wanting to further their early years career and step up. This permanent Deputy Manager role is to work full time with a salary from £34k per annum. Benefits include: Further training fully funded Career progression Good pension and holiday schemes Bonuses paid throughout the year Regular pay rises Cycle to work scheme Discounted childcare Team social events It is essential for this Deputy Nursery Manager role that you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have experience working in a nursery or early years setting, with experience leading a room or taking on deputy tasks ideally. Good understanding of safeguarding and EYFS are required for...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
22 Jul, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Acton, London, UK
Deputy Nursery Manager We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager?  Join our well-established team in Acton Park and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.    Position: Deputy Manager – reporting to the Nursery Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: from £31,304 per annum Opening Hours: 7.30am to 6.00pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with over 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Acton Park setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community and within a beautiful park.  The nursery offers a vibrant early years setting which has been thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting and inspiring outdoor garden, the...
Nursery Name:
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
02 Dec, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£31,200 - £34,320 yearly
Ethos Education Wimbledon, London, UK
We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at this family-run nursery in Wimbledon, with an ASAP start! This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or high-performance Room Leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great stepping stone in your career! This nursery offers career progression and is a great place to further your early years career. As a Deputy Manager, it is essential you hold (at minimum) a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and at least 2 years experience in a nursery is required. Good IT skills are also required. This is a permanent and full time role to work 4 days a week, 7:30am-6:30pm, all year round. The salary will range from £31,200-£34,320 per annum. Benefits of working here include: Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks Refer a friend bonus Upfront DBS payment Career and development opportunities...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Holy Cross Preparatory School
04 Sep, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£31,000 - £35,000 yearly
Holy Cross Preparatory School George Road, Kingston upon Thames, UK
Job Description Purpose of the Role: To support the nursery manager/lead nursery teacher in the effective day-to-day running of the preschool, ensuring high standards of care, education and safeguarding at all times. The deputy nursery manager will be the DDSL for the setting and will provide leadership and management support to nursery staff, role-modelling outstanding practice at all times and step into the nursery manager’s role in their absence. Reporting To: Headteacher Head of Pre-Prep Nursery manager/lead nursery teacher Key Responsibilities Main Duties • Assist in the overall management of the nursery, including staff supervision, curriculum planning, and daily operations. • Take responsibility for the nursery in the absence of the manager. • Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), supporting the implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures in line with statutory requirements. • Lead and motivate the nursery team to deliver the highest standards of care...
Nursery Name:
Little Sparks Pre-School
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Ethos Education
07 May, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£33,000 yearly
Ethos Education Greenford, UK
Deputy Nursery Manager needed in Greenford We are looking for a strong and dedicated Deputy Manager to join the team at this lovely nursery in Greenford! This is a great role either for a Deputy Manager looking for a change of setting or a Room Leader/Third in Charge wanting to further their early years career and step up. This permanent Deputy Manager role is to work 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday, 7:45am-6pm), with a salary of £33k per annum. Benefits include: Free parking Good pension scheme 28 days holiday Further training fully funded Career progression Team social events It is essential for this Deputy Nursery Manager role that you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have experience working in a nursery or early years setting, with experience leading a room or taking on deputy tasks ideally. Good understanding of safeguarding and EYFS are required for this role, and you should have excellent...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Ethos Education
01 Oct, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Enfield, UK
New Nursery in Enfield looking for a strong Deputy Manager to join the team ASAP! Are you a Deputy Manager looking for a new role, or a Room Lead or Third in Charge looking to progress? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to start ASAP at this new independent nursery in Enfield. This wonderful nursery is opening later this month and is a 77 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the nursery, and will be able to motivate and provide support for your team. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare Experience working in an early years setting Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection Strong understanding of EYFS Excellent communication skills Passion for working with children and early years...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Childbase Partnership
11 May, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£35,178 - £40,034 yearly
Childbase Partnership Staines, UK
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Deputy Nursery Manager (supernumerary). Location:  Knowle Green Day Nursery | Staines | TW18 1AJ. Nursery capacity:  133 places. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary:  £35,178-£40,033.50 per annum (pro-rata). Responsible to:  Nursery Manager. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.   Why join us?   Generous annual leave:  25 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through...
Nursery Name:
Knowle Green Day Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Childbase Partnership
11 May, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£38,357 - £41,438 yearly
Childbase Partnership Headington, Oxford, UK
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Deputy Nursery Manager (supernumerary). Location:  Julia Durbin Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7JU (next to Churchill Hospital). Nursery capacity:  131 places. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary:  £38,356.50-£41,437.50 per annum (pro-rata). Responsible to:  Nursery Manager. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us?   Generous annual leave:  25 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a...
Nursery Name:
Julia Durbin Day Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
SS
24 Jun, 2026
Part time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£14.50 - £15.00 hourly
Stepping Stones of Sopley Bransgore, Christchurch, UK
Deputy Nursery Manager Stepping Stones of Sopley – Christchurch, Dorset 30 hours per week Term Time Only plus holiday cubs (Please note that we will require some flexibility around hours) Salary £14.50 - £15 per hour DOE Stepping Stones of Sopley are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager and to lead our dedicated team caring for children aged 9 months to 4 years. You’ll create a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where our youngest children can develop and thrive. As Deputy Nursey Manager, you’ll plan engaging, age-appropriate activities, support your team’s practice, and build strong relationships with families to ensure every child feels safe, secure, and valued. If you’re a positive, professional leader with a genuine love for children and early learning, we’d love to hear from you!   Job Description ·         To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring...
Nursery Name:
Stepping Stones of Sopley
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Nursery Director
02 Sep, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£35 - £39 yearly
Nursery Director Wapping, London, UK
Job Summary To assist and support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day management and running of the nursery. In the absence of the manager, to undertake responsibility for the overall day-to-day management of the nursery. To be responsible for meeting the requirements of regulatory bodies with relation to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Birth to Five matters, special needs, safeguarding, Health and Safety and to ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to. Key Responsibilities ·       To ensure that all children attending the setting are kept safe and receive rich and stimulating play experiences appropriate to their age and stage of    development. ·       To assist the manager in ensuring that all legislation in relation to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, child protection and Health and Safety is complied with, and that company policies and procedures are adhered to. ·       Assist in the...
Nursery Name:
Maxxi Childcare Moretown
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery
31 Aug, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager/Aspiring Nursery Manager - Term Time - £15- £16ph
£15.00 - £16.00 hourly
SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery Woodford Green, UK
DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER – TERM TIME ONLY 📍 Woodford Green / Barking, East London Hours: 30 hours per week,Term Term only (some flexibility may be considered for an exceptional Csndidate) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only £15.00 - £16.00  per hour + accrued holiday pay (depending on experience) 🗓️ Term Time Only – Excellent Work-Life Balance SpectacularKidz is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our growing Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy, Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner or strong Room Leader who is ready to take the next step into nursery leadership. ✨ Why join us? • Term-time working – enjoy the school holidays and a better work-life balance • Accrued holiday pay on top of your term-time earnings • Opportunities for additional holiday cover work if you would like to earn more • Genuine opportunity for career progression within our growing group...
Nursery Name:
SpectacularKidz Preschool Nursery
Nursery Manager Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
25 Apr, 2025
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager - Advert
£33,751 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
This role is also known as Early Years Manager, and is related to Nursery Room Leader, EY Educator, Nursery Nurse Please click to view the full [Job Description - available shortly] and  GDPR  information.   _________________________________________ Nursery Deputy Manager - Peripatetic - Administrative Focus Willow Cottage are seeking a Deputy Manager who is a dynamic leader with a passion for early years education. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds, with a good head for organisation and an eye for detail, we would love to hear from you! Roles and Responsibilities As a deputy manager you will be involved in: – Leading safeguarding for the setting, putting the welfare and safety of the children above all else – Supporting our setting management teams in various ways, both at the settings and remotely.  – Administering the Early Education Funding scheme and various other administrative and HR tasks – Supporting with various projects...
Nursery Name:
Willow Cottage Nurseries
Park View Ltd
18 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager
£28,000 - £32,500 yearly
Park View Ltd Woodstock OX20, UK
Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...
Nursery Name:
Park View Childcare (Woodstock) Ltd
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Shoots
08 Jun, 2026
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
Shoots Bournemouth, UK
Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Dean Park Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Dean Park Nursery, Bournemouth . Dean Park Day Nursery offers full day care for children aged 3 months to 4 years.  Dean Park Day Nursery is situated in a picturesque location, close to the town centre, its vast open spaces have enabled us to create a setting that has a real focus on outdoor learning and discovery, allowing children to experience and interact with nature every day. With six acres of land surrounding the nursery, we also boast an impressive outdoor learning environment. We appreciate that many parents have busy working lives, and we aim to support them by providing a safe, warm and loving space where each child is nurtured and cared for, whilst being guided by childcare experts through their very first learning adventures in creativity,...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Ark Start
27 Jul, 2026
Full time
Manager in Training (Various Locations)
£32,000 yearly
Ark Start London, UK
We have an exciting opportunity for motivated and capable individuals to join us as a Manager in Training.  We have positions available, in the following London-based settings: Ark Start St Clement, 95 Princedale Road, London W11 4NS Ark Start John Archer, Plough Terrace, Clapham Junction, London SW11 2AA Ark Start Oval, 43 Cross Road, Croydon, CR0 6TE Ark Start John Keats, Bell Ln, Enfield EN3 5PA This role is designed to develop future Ark Start nursery managers through a structured training and development programme. The manager in training programme is an enhanced educational programme within Ark Start which offers a unique opportunity to build a career in early years education while making a tangible difference in children’s lives. The role combines hands-on responsibilities, leadership development, and extensive training, designed to equip a candidate with the skills to eventually manage and open their own Ark Start nursery. This role blends...
Nursery Name:
Ark Start
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Level 3 Nursery practitioner (all year round)
£13.20 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD 43 Caversham Rd, London NW5 2DH, UK
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will be supporting the room leader and the team to plan and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You will be flexible and will adapt to any of the rooms and setting as and when needed. You will maintain regular learning journals of all the children to measure their development and to able to efficiently and effectively hand over key person’s responsibility. You will proactively work with the nursery manager, the deputy manager and the room leader to promote positive and healthy working culture whilst inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. You will be a key person for a group of children to ensure each child’s redevelopment is monitored and identify next stage of progression or if further learning support is required. You will support fellow key persons in your team...
Nursery Name:
Caversham Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Room-Based Deputy Manager (Caversham)
£15.00 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD 43 Caversham Rd, London NW5 2DR
As a Room-Based Deputy Manager (RBDM), you will support the nursery management in the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will work alongside management and the wider team to plan and deliver the highest standards of care and education, as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work across different rooms and settings when needed. You will also act as a key person to a small group of children , ensuring their individual needs are met and their development is regularly observed, assessed, and supported. You will maintain up-to-date learning journals on Tapestry and ensure smooth handovers where needed. Working proactively with the manager, deputy manager, and room leaders, you will help promote a positive and healthy team culture while inspiring others to excel. You’ll play a role in supporting children’s progress and identifying when additional learning support or an individual education plan (IEP) is...
Nursery Name:
Caversham Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Ethos Education
30 Jan, 2026
Full time
Toddler Room Leader
£29,000 - £31,000 yearly
Ethos Education Fulham, London, UK
We are looking for a dedicated Toddler Room Leader to join this friendly and welcoming nursery in Fulham, West London! You will be Room Leader working in the toddler room, which has 12 children and 2 members of staff, and you will also be Third in Charge for the nursery. There is the potential to progress to Deputy Manager down the line, so this is a great opportunity for an experienced Room Leader looking for a step up in their early years career. As a Toddler Room Leader, you will be working full-time (7:45am-6:30pm, 4 days per week ), and we offer a competitive salary of up to £31k per annum. This is a permanent position to start ASAP. Supported by a caring and motivating leadership team, you will receive regular pay rises, free uniform, and bonuses paid throughout the year! The other benefits of working at this nursery as a Room Leader include: Welcoming team and very supportive management Newly refurbished nursery Small class sizes Pension scheme Staff...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
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