Deputy Nursery Manager – SurbitonLead, Inspire & Grow Your Early Years Career
Do you want to join a nursery where your ideas are valued, your career is supported, and every day is an opportunity to make a real difference?
We're looking for a passionate and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager to join our friendly, well-established nursery in Surbiton. Working alongside an experienced Nursery Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team, inspire outstanding practice, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Whether you're already a Deputy Manager or you're ready to step up from a senior room-based role, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
We know our people are our greatest asset, so we offer a fantastic package designed to support your wellbeing, career and work-life balance.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- 3 additional paid days off over the Christmas period
- Paid Wellbeing Day every year
- Generous childcare discount
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- 24/7 Virtual GP for you and your household
- Healthcare cashback plan covering dental, optical and physiotherapy
- Ongoing professional development and funded training
- Clear career progression opportunities across our growing nursery group
- Staff recognition programmes, rewards and annual awards
- Work for a Certified Great Place to Work
About the Role
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a vital role in supporting the successful day-to-day running of the nursery.
Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead and motivate the team, maintain exceptional standards of care and education, and ensure every child receives the very best start in life.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend time supporting the team on the floor while also contributing to the operational success of the nursery.
Your Responsibilities
You'll be responsible for:
- Supporting the day-to-day management of the nursery
- Leading by example and promoting outstanding Early Years practice
- Supporting the delivery of an engaging, child-led EYFS curriculum
- Coaching, mentoring and developing staff through regular support and supervision
- Building positive relationships with children, parents and carers
- Creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
- Conducting nursery tours for prospective families
- Supporting occupancy growth and community engagement
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and Ofsted compliance
- Driving continuous improvement across the nursery
- Supporting quality assurance and operational excellence
About You
We're looking for someone who is passionate about Early Years, enjoys supporting others and wants to build a long-term career in nursery leadership.
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years Education or Childcare
- Experience as a Room Leader, Third in Charge, Deputy Manager or similar leadership role
- Excellent understanding of the EYFS Framework
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A positive, organised and proactive approach
- Genuine passion for delivering exceptional childcare
Desirable
- Experience supporting Ofsted inspections
- Experience contributing to quality improvement plans
- Knowledge of nursery management systems
- Experience coaching and developing team members
Why This Role?
This is more than just a Deputy Manager position.
It's an opportunity to join a nursery that genuinely invests in its people, encourages career progression, and celebrates success.
You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team that will support your development while giving you the opportunity to make a real impact every single day.
If you're looking for a nursery where you can grow, feel valued and love coming to work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and join a supportive nursery where your leadership will be recognised and appreciated, apply today.
We can't wait to welcome our next Deputy Nursery Manager to the team.
Our Commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
