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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
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
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
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
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
Ethos Education
04 Mar, 2026
Full time
Pre-School Room Leader
£31,420 yearly
Ethos Education Catford, London, UK
Experienced Pre-School Room Leader needed in Catford! This is a permanent and full time Room Leader role to work 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, with an ASAP start. Salary will be £31,420 per annum. This is a lovely nursery and a great place to further your early years career, with a supportive management team who truly care about every member of staff, and lots of opportunities for career progression, including internal promotions, and further training, as well as a career development plan and regular meetings to discuss your goals and aspirations. As a Room Leader at this nursery, your opinions and feedback will be listened to and taken into account. The nursery has great amenities, with rooms for each age group and a sensory room and quiet spaces, as well as a large private garden with bike play areas, playhouses and a sand pit, for extended learning and play. It's a wonderful environment to work for anyone passionate about early years education. Benefits of working here...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
Ethos Education
23 Feb, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
£27,040 - £30,040 yearly
Ethos Education Hornchurch, UK
We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team at this lovely nursery in Hornchurch, East London. This is a brilliant opportunity for any Early Years Practitioner or Deputy Room Leader looking to further their career and step up into a new position within a wonderful and vibrant setting. As a Room Leader, you will be working full time (40 hours per week, worked in shifts between 7am and 7pm), and your main responsibilities will include: Being the main contact for the designated nursery room, working with a team to ensure smooth operation of the room and providing a safe environment Planning, preparing and leading activities in line with the EYFS framework Working closely with key children, observing and monitoring their individual development Conducting staff one-to-one meetings and appraisals Supporting Nursery Practitioners and students in the implementation and evaluation of children's planning and progress Communicating regularly with parents/carers...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
12 May, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes - Fishermead  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Jubilee Wood Nursery . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. The nursery is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. We offer full and part-time care for up to 82 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.     About the Role Working closely with the Nursery...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Jubilee Wood
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
01 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Lead Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes Full time | Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Jubilee Wood Acorn Nursery . This is a full‑time, permanent role , ideal for a confident Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take on increased responsibility, support their team and continue developing their leadership skills while remaining hands‑on in practice. About the Role As an Early Years Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of your room, role modelling high‑quality early years practice and mentoring colleagues. Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Deputy Manager, you will help drive quality, consistency and positive outcomes for children, families and staff. This role provides a strong foundation for progression into senior leadership within...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Jubilee Wood
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
21 Apr, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Nursery 📍 Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely, converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round....
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Castlethorpe
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Mar, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village is now open and welcoming children! Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
15 Jan, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies. The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Nov, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. This is a full time position 40 hours per week. Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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