Deputy Nursery Manager | KT6 | £16.00-£20.00ph + £1,000 Bonus

Lead an Outstanding Team in Surbiton! ✨

Stepping up into leadership in early years takes a perfect blend of passion, organization, and a genuine love for helping both children and your team thrive. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Deputy Manager who is ready to bring their experience to a wonderful setting and make a real impact every single day.

We are working with a fantastic nursery in KT6, and they are looking for a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a highly supportive, proudly "Outstanding" Ofsted-rated setting that offers a wonderful home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to discover the world around them. Situated with excellent transport links, this nursery is celebrated for providing exceptional early years education.

This is a permanent role in a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and genuinely supported to grow. Join a passionate team who are dedicated to providing the children with the best start in life.

The Benefits of Joining This Team:

This nursery believes in looking after their staff just as well as they look after the children. When you join them permanently, you will receive a fantastic £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply) alongside an incredible, comprehensive benefits package:

• Fantastic Time Off & Flexibility: 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays, with 3 days used for the Christmas and New Year shutdown), plus flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. 

• Enhanced Family Support: Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks, and paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks. You are also supported with paid parental bereavement leave (up to 4 weeks), paid compassionate leave (up to 2 weeks), and paid miscarriage leave (up to 2 weeks). 

• Health & Wellbeing: A dedicated extra 'Wellbeing Day' off just for you, 24-hour remote GP appointments, and medical cashback for dental, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies. You will also receive Statutory Sick Pay from day one and Life Assurance (for ages 18-65). 

• Financial & Lifestyle Perks: A big childcare discount, a £500 refer-a-friend bonus, a company pension scheme with employer contributions, and an employee portal with hundreds of discounts (including ASOS, gym memberships, cinemas, M&S, and major supermarkets!). 

• Culture, Growth & Sustainability: Enjoy tailored in-house training, genuine career progression, and year-round recognition and rewards (with the whole month of May dedicated to celebrating the team). You will be joining a "Certified Great Place to Work" voted for by colleagues, with a strong sustainability focus, including Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco-Schools accreditation. 

• The Grand Event: Up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after you have completed 2 years of service! 
  
  

The Caring Leadership We Need:

We are looking for a highly organized, proactive leader who knows the EYFS inside out and loves creating a rich, stimulating environment while guiding a team to success.

What you will be doing:

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery regarding the environment, resources, and experiences offered to the children.

• Ensuring that all children receive rich, stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.

• Taking responsibility for all administrative duties, including maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, managing inventories, and keeping personnel records.

• Facilitating inspections by regulatory bodies and implementing any recommendations to maintain the highest standards.

• Ensuring the nursery remains fully compliant regarding suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.

• Agreeing on and actively delivering occupancy targets.

• Recruiting, inducting, supporting, training, and appraising all staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

• Ensuring that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.
  
  

What you must bring to the room:

• The Right Leadership: Strong early years management experience with the ability to inspire a team, manage compliance, and maintain exceptional educational standards.

• Safety First: A strict commitment to following company policies and safeguarding procedures. (Please note: An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role).
  
  

Begin your journey now 

This nursery reviews applications as soon as they arrive and may close the role early, so don't wait around!

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and secure a fantastic permanent leadership role in a truly supportive KT6 nursery.

• Category: Nursery Permanent Jobs
• Hours: 40
• Location: Surbiton
• Salary / Rate: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Job Ref: ZR_LDNG4
• Call: 0113 328 0668