Join The Team as a Nursery Deputy Manager

We are recruiting for a Nursery Deputy Manager in the Kingston upon Thames postcode area to be part of a large nursery group, committed to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children.

The successful candidate will be room based, working in 1.5-2.5 year olds room, as and when required.

Nursery Values:

Personal: Prioritise individualised care and education, fostering supportive relationships with families
Professional: Committed to the continual learning and development of all nursery staff, setting high standards for excellence
Outdoor: Promote outdoor learning and play in natural environments
Ethical: Committed to inclusivity, sustainability, and integrity

If you are passionate about early years care and education and share their values, apply now to be part of a caring and progressive nursery dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and vibrant nursery close to Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.

Job Specification for Nursery Deputy Manager to include:

Full Time hours working a 40 hour week, all year round, to cover 8am-6pm
Easily accessible by car from Kingston upon Thames, Hampton Court, Thames Ditton and surrounding areas
Experience of working in a nursery/school setting previously at Nursery Room Leader level or a previous Nursery Deputy Manager role

Nursery Deputy Manager Role Responsibilities:

Implement Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Curriculum: Planning and delivering a programme of activity for children in the nursery
Building Relationships: Foster connections with children and their families and care-providers
Working as part of a team
Safety and Welfare: Maintain health & safety standards and diligently follow safeguarding procedures

Personal Specification:

Qualifications: Qualified Level 3+ – NVQ, Cache, or equivalent
Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Knowledge: Solid understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage , safeguarding, and health and safety
Communication Skills: Able to liaise and develop relationships with parents, carers and local authorities
Experience: Previous experience working with 1.5-2.5 years old children in a nursery, pre-school or school setting

Benefits Include:

Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on role, qualifications, and experience – from £33,000 to £36,000 pa
Generous Annual Holiday Entitlement: Includes bank holidays
Personal Training and Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement
Promotion Opportunities: Recognising and rewarding talent
Staff Pension Scheme: Securing your future
Free car parking on site

Please send your current CV via email to aj@megalorecruit.co.uk, if you are interested in this position.

Megalo Recruit supports a huge number of nursery and preschool settings across London and the Home Counties, all offering great prospects and opportunities. Should this particular role not be of interest to you, pop us a call and we can discuss other opportunities that may better suit your requirements. We may also be able to negotiate something for you.