Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager & Baby Room Lead - Wood Wharf Kindergarten, Canary Wharf

Join Wood Wharf Kindergarten as a full-time Deputy Nursery Manager/Baby Room Lead. Lead our baby room, support nursery management, and inspire children aged 3 months-4 years in a modern, expanding setting.

Wood Wharf Kindergarten - Canary Wharf, E14

34,073 - 41,003 per year | Full-Time | 40 hrs/week | Permanent

Level 3 DfE-Approved Early Years Qualification Required

This is a combined Deputy Nursery Manager and Baby Room Lead position. You will spend most of your time leading and supporting the baby room, while also assisting with nursery management tasks, including staff guidance and administrative duties, particularly in the absence of the Nursery Manager. You'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, learning, and compliance across the nursery.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary + annual reviews & performance bonuses Discounted childcare & generous leave (incl. Bank Holidays) Pension, health cash plan, 24/7 Doctor Line & EAP Professional development & career progression Supportive, collaborative team culture

Your Role:

Lead and manage the baby room, supporting staff and maintaining high-quality care Assist the Nursery Manager with operational tasks and staff development Monitor compliance, ratios, and record-keeping Promote safeguarding, child protection, and nursery values

What You'll Need:

Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential) Experience as Deputy Manager or Senior Practitioner Strong EYFS knowledge & understanding of Ofsted standards Leadership, communication, and organisational skills Passion for early childhood development and team collaboration

Safeguarding:

Wood Wharf Kindergarten 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).

Apply Today:

Take a leading role in a thriving nursery and inspire young minds at Wood Wharf Kindergarten!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,073.00-41,003.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Referral programme Store discount
Experience:

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

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