Job Description

We are looking for an experienced floor based Deputy Manager to join our growing team in a family run, private nursery in Thames Ditton.

We open 51 weeks of the year between 7.30am - 6.30pm. We operate shift patterns up to 47.5 hours per week.

There is ample free parking on the roads surrounding our nursery and we are within walking distance of Hampton Court and Thames Ditton train station.

We require a Deputy Manager who:

Has experience in leading a room - this role is floor based Has a positive and encouraging approach to managing a diverse staff team Has a genuine passion and enjoyment for working with children Has a commitment to safeguarding and will support the nursery in its high standard of safety and safeguarding Has a friendly personality with a flexible and calm approach Has a minimum of a level 3 qualification in childcare Is motivated to manage workload, deadlines and manage time effectively to deliver the desired results

You will be required to:

Ensure the nursery complies with all relevant legislation, plus local authority and OFSTED requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures Build positive relationships between children, parents/carers and team members Enable the team to provide rich learning opportunities for our children Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion Ensure that staff adhere to nursery policies, objectives and code of conduct Promote and maintain our reputation for providing exemplary practice.

Salary Information:

Up to 38,000

Further Benefits:

Staff Lunch Free Parking (on local roads) Further training and development opportunities
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

Do you hold a full and relevant childcare qualification?
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required) Room Leader: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Early Years certification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/01/2026