Important – Right to Work Requirement:
Please note that Magic Roundabout Nurseries does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
At Magic Roundabout Nurseries, we hire leaders — not just practitioners. We're looking for a confident and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education, leads by example, and is ready to support the day-to-day running of a high-quality nursery. Based at our Docklands nursery, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take the next step in their early years leadership career.
YOU MUST HAVE
- A Level 3 Early Years Educator (EYE) qualification or above — this is a firm requirement
- At least 2 years' hands-on experience in an early years or EYFS setting
- Previous experience in a senior or deputy management role
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, including observations, assessments, and children's development
- Confident leadership and the ability to motivate and support a team
- Excellent communication skills with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and welfare requirements
- The ability to support the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the nursery
- The right to work in the UK
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY
- Support the Nursery Manager with the overall day-to-day operation of the nursery
- Lead, motivate, and support the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education and care
- Act as a positive role model, promoting best practice across the nursery
- Support the planning and delivery of high-quality, play-based learning experiences rooted in the EYFS
- Monitor children's development, observations, and assessments, ensuring progress is accurately tracked
- Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and sharing best practice
- Assist with staff deployment, rotas, room organisation, and daily operational requirements
- Ensure safeguarding, welfare, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed
- Support the Nursery Manager with inspections, audits, and compliance requirements
- Address concerns or issues promptly and escalate them to the Nursery Manager when appropriate
- Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence
- Support the induction and development of new team members
- Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and professional nursery environment
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Fully funded CPD
- Birthday leave
- 31 days annual leave
- Childcare discount + free daily meals
- Career progression
- £200 referral bonus
- Company pension
- Social events
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Two satisfactory references
- Enhanced DBS check (required prior to start)
- Overseas criminal record check if you have lived or worked outside the UK in the last 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification or above?
- Do you have at least 2 years' experience working in a childcare or early years setting?
- Do you have previous leadership, supervisory, or room management experience?
- Do you have experience supporting the day-to-day management of a nursery or early years setting?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: In person
