We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Chingford nursery covering a maternity leave contract for a period of around 9-12 months.
As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day‑to‑day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Oversee day‑to‑day running of the nursery and support commercial success through retention and occupancy growth.
- Contribute to succession planning, training, and professional development plans.
- Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals such as the Local Authority.
- Provide decision‑making support and leadership to others.
Qualifications and Experience
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar).
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.
Salary and Working Hours
Starting Salary: £36,088 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).
Hours: Full time, 40 hours, Monday – Friday.
Location: Chingford, E4 7BA.
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 75% for first child.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to purchase additional leave.
- Pension.
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more.
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach.
Commitments
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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