Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager

41,745 per annum based on 40 hours per week

RAFAKidz Nursery, Central London

Opening hours 0800-1800, all year round

Who are RAFAKidz

RAFAKidz provides high quality, affordable early years childcare and wraparound services to the children of serving RAF personnel and the wider defence community (other military personnel, civil servants, contractors and their families). Since its inception in 2019, RAFAKidz has grown rapidly and this is your chance to join as we continue to expand.

RAFAKidz is a not-for-profit organisation, reinvesting surplus income to support the RAF community.

Our nursery

If you're a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz London is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with trips out, picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.

Role

You will be working closely with our Nursery Manager, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. You will bring with you a strong knowledge of Early Years, together with the appropriate qualifications, along with a nurturing personality and a desire to achieve the absolute best outcomes for our children. Ideally you will have previous experience in either?? a deputy or management role and be confident undertaking additional responsibilities to cover the Nursery Manager role from time to time (holidays etc) Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements. This is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

We pride ourselves on being an organisation that nurtures our nurseries and teams. With a brilliant range of nursery resources, you can be assured we will always provide you with the tools that you need to provide exceptional childcare for the local community. By joining us as part of our RAFAKidz family we will make a commitment to your ongoing career development and future opportunities. A recent staff survey reflected that 80% of our nursery colleagues are proud to work for RAFAKidz.

To apply

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk Closing date 8am Monday 28 July however interviews are ongoing

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment and security checks (which may take a while to process).

We offer

Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Access to internal promotions 6.6 weeks annual leave
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,745.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Senior Nursery Role: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025