Deputy Nursery Manager (Hiring Immediately)

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Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Trinity Court, Sutton, SM1 1SH

 

We are building a beautiful 100-place nursery in Sutton, and we are looking for an ambitious, energetic, dedicated, experienced Deputy Manager to come and build and shape our new nursery with us.

  • This is a unique opportunity for a Deputy Manager of a smaller setting looking for their next step up. 
  • This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves autonomy and really wants a say in how to shape and run a successful nursery. 
  • This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to put the children at the heart of everything that they do – it really is all about them. 

 

What are you waiting for, become part of the My Ohana family today.

 

What is in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Access your Pay as you earn it
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company Pension
  • Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
  • Generous childcare discount
  • Retail Discounts
  • Discount Programme through a platform called VIVup
  • Free access to an Online GP and Online Vet (so you, your family and even your pets can get the medical support they need) 

 

What you’ll need to succeed?

  • A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children
  • To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above
  • Strong people management and leadership skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Effective problem solving and organisational skills

What you will be asked to do:

  • This role is 50% in the room & 50% counter-numbery
  • Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management
  • Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS
  • Responsible for building strong long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved
  • Support the Nursery Manager with a high level of focus is on our team. We want a team who love what they do and where they work – colleague engagement and satisfaction is a big part of this role.

 

(P.S. This is just the main responsibilities – you are likely to pick up some more duties)

 

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Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.

Posted: April 1st, 2026