Deputy Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

London

Up to £48,000 pa + £2400 annual travel allowance + 50% off childcare costs

Are you an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager looking for your next career opportunity within a premium Early Years setting? Do you have a passion for child development, high-quality childcare and leading teams to deliver exceptional standards?

Compass Associates are working in partnership with an established premium nursery in London, part of an ambitious and growing education group, to appoint a Deputy Nursery Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with an experienced and accomplished senior leadership team, a clear growth strategy and strong ambitions for the future. With the group continuing on an exciting trajectory, there will be opportunities for ambitious individuals to develop their careers and progress internally as the organisation grows.

About the Organisation

Our client is an expanding education group with an established portfolio of premium Early Years settings. Led by an experienced team of education and childcare professionals, the organisation has a clear vision for growth, with a continued commitment to delivering high-quality provision and creating outstanding environments for children, families and practitioners.

Having recently expanded its portfolio, the group is entering an exciting period of development, investing in its settings, strengthening leadership and raising standards across its provision.

For the successful candidate, this offers the opportunity to join a business with both the leadership capability and ambition to grow, providing genuine scope for professional development and longer-term career progression.

The Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the setting, providing visible leadership and ensuring consistently high standards of care, education and safeguarding.

You will be a hands-on leader who enjoys spending time within the rooms, supporting practitioners, coaching team members and leading by example. You will play an important role in developing a positive team culture, strengthening staff capability and ensuring children receive the best possible Early Years experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day operation of the setting.
• Leading, motivating and developing the nursery team, promoting a positive and supportive working culture.
• Maintaining high standards of childcare, education, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting continuous quality improvement and preparing for Ofsted inspections.
• Coaching and mentoring practitioners, Room Leaders and other members of the team.
• Building strong relationships with parents and families, ensuring excellent communication and customer service.
• Supporting staff recruitment, induction, performance management and ongoing development.
• Ensuring the nursery provides a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment that supports children's learning and development.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who combines strong childcare knowledge with a visible, supportive and proactive leadership style.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager or in a similar senior Early Years position.
• A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing Early Years practitioners.
• A genuine passion for child development and delivering high-quality childcare.
• The confidence to drive standards, address performance concerns and support positive change.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with parents and families.
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach to leadership.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about Early Years and committed to creating an environment in which children, staff and families feel valued.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £48,000 per annum.
• £200 monthly travel allowance (£2400 per year)
• 50% discount on childcare costs.
• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing education group.
• Work alongside an experienced senior leadership team with a proven understanding of the sector.
• Genuine opportunities for internal progression as the organisation continues to expand.
• The opportunity to influence quality, standards and team development within a premium setting.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Early Years professional looking for a new challenge within an ambitious organisation offering genuine long-term career prospects, we'd welcome a conversation.

Apply today or contact Morgan at Compass Associates on 0161 527 9633 / [email protected]