Deputy Childcare and Centre Services Manager

Deputy Childcare and Centre Services Manager

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 20/05/2026

Job Information

Education / Training

City Haringey

Province Haringey

Postal Code N8

Job Description

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The Deputy Childcare & Children’s Centre Services Manager is a key member of the senior management team, supporting the delivery of high-quality early years education and childcare services across local authority-maintained nursery provisions.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Support the day-to-day management of childcare services across multiple nursery settings.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of early years education and care provision.
• Contribute to service planning, self-evaluation, and development planning.
• Support Ofsted readiness and inspection requirements.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding in the absence of the Executive Head.
• Promote child welfare and ensure early identification of safeguarding concerns.
• Support vulnerable children, including managing admissions and transitions.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working within Early Years or childcare services.
• Experience delivering integrated care, education, and family support services.
• Experience with Ofsted requirements and inspections.
• Experience supporting staff supervision and team development.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification (essential).
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: 91-93 St Ann’s Road, London, Greater London, N15 6NU, United Kingdom
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.

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