Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager (Full-Time) - Support, Lead, and Inspire!

The Orchard Day Nursery - Wimbledon (SW19)

Up to 39,847 per year

(Depending on experience/qualifications)
Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday

Minimum Level 3 DfE-Approved Early Years Qualification

A Nurturing Place to Work and Grow

We're looking for a dedicated

Deputy Nursery Manager

to join our team at

The Orchard Day Nursery

. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful difference as part of a close-knit leadership team, we'd love to hear from you!

Here's What We Offer:

Competitive salary with annual reviews Discounted childcare Generous holiday allowance Free lunch every day Access to healthcare and wellbeing support Exclusive staff discounts across high street brands Flexible working arrangements available (job share or set working days) Professional development within a supportive, high-achieving school community

What You'll Be Doing

As Deputy Manager, you'll help ensure the smooth and effective running of the nursery, providing leadership and inspiration to the team while maintaining the highest standards of care and education.

Your day-to-day will include:

Delivering the Early Years curriculum and supporting high-quality learning Assisting with operational duties, including finance, recruitment, and staff training Working alongside the Nursery Manager to support development and compliance Building strong relationships with staff, parents, and children Promoting and modelling the nursery's values across all rooms

You'll Need:

A full and relevant Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification (essential)

Strong understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding & Child Protection protocols Previous experience as a Senior Practitioner or Deputy Manager (preferred) Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills A warm, positive attitude and a passion for early years education

Safeguarding Statement

The Orchard Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Apply Now!

Take the next step in your early years leadership career and help shape the future at Westbury House Nursery -- we can't wait to meet you!

INDMP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 39,847.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Management: 1 year (preferred) Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (required)
Work Location: In person