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Ethos Education
14 Jan, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Room Leader
£28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Finchley, London, UK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the team as a Deputy Room Leader at this lovely nursery in Finchley. This is a Deputy Room Leader position to work in the preschool room, with 26 children and 5 members of staff. This is a full time and permanent role to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The nursery is open all year round, other than Bank Holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas when it is closed. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to move up and further your early years career in a wonderful setting! The nursery is committed to an ongoing professional staff development programme, so there will be plenty of opportunities for career development and further training (fully funded by the nursery). The supportive management team and dedicated and friendly members of staff make this a great place to work. The nursery is in a great location in Finchley, with excellent transport links and lovely local parks! The setting has great resources and...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
Ethos Education
14 Nov, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Room Leader
£28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Finchley, London, UK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the team as a Deputy Room Leader at this lovely nursery in Finchley. This is a Deputy Room Leader position to work in the preschool room, with 26 children and 5 members of staff. This is a full time and permanent role to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The nursery is open all year round, other than Bank Holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas when it is closed. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to move up and further your early years career in a wonderful setting! The nursery is committed to an ongoing professional staff development programme, so there will be plenty of opportunities for career development and further training (fully funded by the nursery). The supportive management team and dedicated and friendly members of staff make this a great place to work. The nursery is in a great location in Finchley, with excellent transport links and lovely local parks! The setting has great resources and...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
04 Jun, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Room Leader
£26,600 - £29,000 yearly
Ethos Education Greenwich, London, UK
Deputy Room Leader needed at a lovely nursery in Greenwich! This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in their career and develop their skills further. Working closely with the Room Leader, you will support the running of the room and take on Room Leader responsibilities when needed, so confidence and leadership skills are important. As a Deputy Room Leader, you will be part of a team of friendly and likeminded staff and supported by a lovely management team at this wonderful nursery that has built a safe and nurturing environment where children are able to feel confident and secure. This nursery is in a great location in Greenwich, close to the river and some lovely parks often visited on days out with the children! There are many benefits for career progression and further training, with the chances to eventually move into a Room Leader position. Other benefits of working here include: Bonuses paid throughout the year...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
DD
11 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager
Dickory Docks Day Nursery Tilehurst, Reading, UK
Nursery Manager Registered Manager | EYFS & Safeguarding Lead | Full-time, permanent Reports to: Owner & Director (board level only) Manages: Deputy Manager, Business & Operations Coordinator, all Practitioners Registered places: 116 children aged 0 to 5 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility required for Ofsted, events and quarterly board meetings. Contract: Permanent, subject to 6-month probationary period, enhanced DBS clearance with barred list check, and Ofsted suitability checks. Start date: As soon as possible. A structured 4 to 6 week handover with the outgoing manager is built into the process. Role purpose The Nursery Manager is the operational and professional heart of Dickory Docks. You will lead every aspect of the nursery's day-to-day operation: the quality of care and education delivered to children, the development and wellbeing of your team, compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, and the...
Nursery Name:
Dickory Docks Day Nursery
Nursery Manager
Ethos Education
09 Sep, 2026
Full time
Deputy Room Leader
£31,500 yearly
Ethos Education Lewisham, London, UK
Deputy Room Leader needed ASAP in Lewisham! We are urgently recruiting a Deputy Room Leader for this lovely nursery in Lewisham, with an ASAP start. This is a great opportunity for any experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to step up and further their career within a supportive setting! This is a full time role to work 40 hours a week over either 4 or 5 days, with shifts between the hours of 7:30am and 6:30pm. Salary will be £31.5k per annum. As a Deputy Room Leader, you will be working with the 2-3 year olds, supporting the Room Leader and taking on their responsibilities when they're absent. Your other duties will include: Ensuring appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children Preparing and supervising activities Assisting the Room Leader where needed Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers Working as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
South Oxfordshire Early Years Cover
02 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioners – Opportunities Across Oxfordshire
South Oxfordshire Early Years Cover
Early Years Practitioners – Opportunities Across Oxfordshire SOEC Recruitment is building a network of brilliant Early Years professionals looking for their next opportunity across Oxfordshire. Whether you're actively job hunting, thinking about making a change, or simply curious about what opportunities might be available, I'd love to hear from you. I'm looking to connect with: Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Practitioners Nursery Nurses Room Leaders Deputy Managers Nursery Managers Experienced Early Years professionals This isn't an application for one specific vacancy. By registering with SOEC, you can tell me what you are looking for: your preferred location, hours, type of setting and the role you'd like next. When a suitable opportunity comes up, I can then get in touch to see whether it's something you'd be interested in. There is no charge to candidates for registering with SOEC or for our recruitment service. Roles: Permanent,...
Nursery Name:
South Oxfordshire Early Years Cover
Nursery Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
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
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Aug, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £16.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Westcroft, Milton Keynes  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 Westcroft . 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. Our day nursery 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 3 outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indorrs and outdoors to access a full range of activities.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 92 children from the age...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
31 Jul, 2026
Full time
Third In Charge
£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 – Wolverton Mill Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Wolverton Mill 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. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child....
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Wolverton Mill
Room Leader/Team Leader
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
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
Daisy Fays Ltd
22 Jul, 2026
Full time
Room Leader - Toddler 
£14.00 hourly
Daisy Fays Ltd St Ives TR26, UK
Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall. Our unique, farm-inspired environments encourage children to explore, learn, and thrive. What We Offer Pay above National Living Wage Annual salary reviews Discounted childcare Funded CPD and career progression Pension scheme Flexible working options Employee benefits and discounts Generous holiday allowance Team events and wellbeing support Your Role Lead and inspire your team to deliver high-quality care and engaging learning experiences Plan and implement creative, stimulating activities tailored to toddlers’ development Support children at a key stage of curiosity, independence, and exploration Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors Build...
Nursery Name:
Daisy Fays St Ives
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Naturally Learning
20 Jul, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager
£15.00 - £17.00 hourly
Naturally Learning Truro, UK
🌟 Truro Deputy Nursery Manager  🌟 Naturally Learning | Level 3+ Qualified Deputy Nursery Manager  Are you ready to take the next step in your early years leadership journey? We are looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our nursery team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to support the leadership of a thriving nursery, working alongside a dedicated team to provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children. You'll help lead by example, inspire outstanding practice, and contribute to a nurturing environment where children, families, and colleagues can flourish. What We’re Looking For: ✔ Level 3 or above Early Years qualification ✔ Experience in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting ✔ Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements ✔ Confidence in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy nursery ✔ Ability to motivate, support, and develop colleagues ✔ Full-time role – minimum 40...
Nursery Name:
Truro
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
Wade Childcare Services Ltd
16 Jul, 2026
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£14.25 - £14.50 hourly
Wade Childcare Services Ltd Kingsthorpe, Northampton, UK
ROOM LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Room Leader Location: The Redbrick Day Nursery Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Responsible for: Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Apprentices and students allocated to the room Hours: As stated in the individual contract of employment Main Purpose of the Role To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of an allocated nursery room, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities. The Room Leader will provide clear leadership to the room team, maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment and ensure that practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies and procedures. The Room Leader will act as a positive role model, support staff development and ensure that every child is given opportunities to become a confident, independent and motivated learner....
Nursery Name:
Kingswell Road
Room Leader/Team Leader
TT
09 Jul, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£38,000 - £32,000 yearly
Tiny Treasures Day Nursery
Job Description: Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? We're looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated   Deputy Nursery Manager   to join our friendly team at our well-established   65-place nursery in Brentwood , proudly rated   Good by Ofsted . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, supporting others to thrive, and making a real difference to children's early learning experiences. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the nursery while helping to maintain the warm, caring environment we're known for. What you'll be doing Supporting the Nursery Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. Leading, motivating and inspiring a dedicated team of Early Years professionals. Ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and safeguarding are maintained. Supporting children's learning and development in line with...
Nursery Name:
Tiny Treasures Day Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Acorn Early Years Foundation
30 Jun, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Cold Harbour - Bletchley   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 Cold Harbour . 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.     Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Cold Harbour
Room Leader/Team Leader
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
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
Ethos Education
24 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£24,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Hackney, London, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Hackney - ASAP Start We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner with experience to join the team at this lovely nursery in Hackney. Room Leader and Deputy Manager positions are also currently available. It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is required. Working alongside other Practitioners who are dedicated to supporting Early Years, you will be playing a key role in preparing young children for their future, and supporting their growth and development during their most formative years.   This nursery is a wonderful place to work, with a caring management team who will support your career progression through fully funded further training and plenty of opportunities for professional development. Other benefits of working here include bonuses paid throughout the year, a cycle to work scheme, team social events, and...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
12 Jun, 2026
Full time
Deputy Room Leader
£31,500 yearly
Ethos Education Lewisham, London, UK
Deputy Room Leaders needed at a nursery in Lewisham for a permanent role! Lovely nursery in Lewisham with a friendly and caring management team who will support you, providing a personal development plan when you start, and there are lots of opportunities for career progression with a focus on internal promotions. Permanent Deputy Room Leader role to work full time 40 hours a week, shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm, Monday-Friday Salary is £31.5k per annum. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner looking to further their career and make the move into a Deputy Room Leader position. There are roles available in the toddler room (2-3s) and preschool room (3-5s). Minimum Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare is required for this Deputy Room Leader role, and previous experience within an early years or childcare setting is essential. Benefits include further training provided, good pension scheme, employee appreciation events...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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