Job Description

Conveniently located next to Long Ridings Primary School and just a 5-minute walk from Shenfield Station (Elizabeth Line), Poppetts offers a warm, engaging environment for young learners.


We're proud to be rated

"Good" by Ofsted

and offer enriching extras like Boogie Mites music and Forest School sessions. All rooms have free-flow access to gardens, and we provide on-site free parking for families.

Our Benefits

32,988.80 per annum Childcare discount of 75% for first child
Enhanced parental leave 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also 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 Shift options: 40 hours over 5 Days.


Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception 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.

What we're looking for

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 Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others 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 Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
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




We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.


If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!



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We look forward to receiving your application!


If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.