Job Description

Step into Leadership at The Worcester Park Day Nursery!

Longfellow Road, Worcester Park, KT4 8BB

33,737.60 per annum

40 hours per week | Monday - Friday | All year round


Are you a passionate early years professional ready for your next challenge? At

The Worcester Park Day Nursery

, we're looking for a

dedicated and inspiring Deputy Manager

to help lead our vibrant, nurturing setting where children thrive and staff feel truly valued.


Located just a short stroll from Waitrose and a 3-minute drive from Worcester Park Station, our spacious nursery features large, well-equipped rooms filled with sensory activities that spark curiosity and joy.

Why Join the Family First Community?

We believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits that make a difference:

400 Qualification Bonus

- for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!

Generous Annual Leave

- 24 days + bank holidays + your birthday off - all paid!

75% Childcare Discount

- because your family matters too

Health & Wellbeing Support

- confidential helpline for life's challenges

Career Progression

- tailored learning and development opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus

- earn up to 750!


Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Your Role as Deputy Manager:

As a key leader in our nursery, you'll:


Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of every child, parent, and team member Support the delivery of outstanding EYFS practice across all rooms Manage medication and care plans with diligence and compassion Inspire your team with creativity, consistency, and a positive attitude Maintain accurate records using the EyMan system Step up as a role model, mentor, and motivator for your colleagues Help drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections

What You'll Bring:

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

- essential

Leadership experience

in an early years setting - essential

1+ year in Early Years

- essential Strong knowledge of

EYFS and safeguarding

- essential

Level 5 qualification

in Childcare or Leadership - desirable Experience achieving

Good or Outstanding

in Ofsted - desirable

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire a team, and help shape the future of young children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.


The Worcester Park Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.



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