Kent
19 hours ago
Nursery Deputy Manager
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Posting Date:

10/02/2025

Branch:

England

Referencenumber:

7000000000000024

Postcode:

BR6

Area:

Orpington

Salary:

32000/Annually

Start Date:

10/02/2025

Job Type:

Full Time

Education:

Level 3+ Childcare Nursery Deputy Manager Job Description Deputy Manager - Orpington BR6 - Full time (40 hours) - Up to £32,000 per annum

A small, close-knit team in Green Street Green (BR6) is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist with the daily operations of their setting. This role focuses on supporting the day-to-day running of the facility, with no payroll, finance, or budget duties involved. The setting is easily accessible by public transport, and free parking is available for those who drive. Located near a local school, the setting also has access to the school's grounds, providing ample outdoor space for the children.
Benefits: • Competitive salary
• Free lunch
• Free parking
• Uniform provided
• Discounted childcare
• Great transport links

What we need from you:
• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience within an Early Years leadership role
• Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others to enable staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children.
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents.
• Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

Your duties will include:
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children in our care.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies - monitoring and improving practice and behaviours that underpin our high-performance safety culture.
• In collaboration with the Nursery Manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and supporting professional development plans, including coaching and mentoring for all colleagues.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the needs of each child.
• Promote the nursery to both current parents, and potential customers, to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth.
• Engage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nursery.

If you are interested in the role, please apply now or contact the se.london@tinies.com or 0203 691 8828.

Job Benefits:Childcare discountFree lunchFree parkingPensionTransport linksUp to £32,000 PAJob Certifications:Level 3+ Full and Relevant Certificate Apply Now Branch details for this job Tinies South East London
Basepoint Business Centre, Unit 64, Office 1
Kent, Dartford, DA1 5FS
020 3691 8828
se.london@tinies.com
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