Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)
Little Cubs Greenwich
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £33,280 - £41,600 (depending on experience and qualifications with
regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Little Cubs Nursery in Greenwich, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
This role is a one year Maternity cover position.
Why You’ll Love Working at Little Cubs Greenwich
You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Big childcare discount
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
Curriculum
At Little Cubs Greenwich, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a child-led approach that supports each child's interests, needs, and development. Learning is enriched through daily outdoor play in our spacious garden, encouraging exploration, creativity, and active learning.
Our Team
Our experienced and qualified early years educators are dedicated to providing high-quality care and education. Ongoing professional development ensures we continue to deliver the best outcomes for every child.
Parent Partnerships
We work closely with families through daily updates on our nursery app, regular parent meetings, and family events throughout the year. We value open communication and welcome parent feedback.
Playrooms
Our age-specific playrooms are designed to support every stage of development:
Bear & Lion Cubs (Babies): Sensory, messy, musical, and outdoor play.
Tiger Cubs (Toddlers): Activities that encourage communication, confidence, and social skills.
Preschool: A play-based environment that builds independence and prepares children for school.
Garden & Outdoor Learning
Our secure garden includes a mud kitchen, sandboxes, and an organic fruit and vegetable growing area. Outdoor play is an essential part of every day, supporting children's physical development, wellbeing, and connection with nature.
Activities
Children enjoy a wide range of engaging experiences, including music and movement, sensory and imaginative play, story time, phonics, nature exploration, and outdoor games.
Community Outings
We regularly visit local green spaces and attractions, including woodland, Greenwich Deer Park, Queen's Orchard, Greenwich Ecology Park, and Mudchute Farm. We also partner with a local care home to provide valuable intergenerational learning experiences.
What will you be doing
- Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children
- Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices
- Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers
- Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff
- Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff
- Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required
- Keep costs in line with the agreed budgets
Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
- The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
- 24 hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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