Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager - Join a High-Quality Early Years Setting Streatham £34,000 Full-Time Are you an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner or Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career? Or an established Deputy looking for a fresh, supportive environment where you can really make an impact? We''re working with a well-established, highly regarded nursery that is looking for a confident Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership team and help drive standards even further. Why this role stands out Supportive, hands-on Nursery Manager Clear progression pathway to Manager level Strong focus on staff wellbeing and development Stable, well-staffed setting (low turnover) The Role You''ll be the right hand to the Nursery Manager, helping to lead the team, maintain high standards, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting. This is a leadership role with real influence, not just a title. What you''ll be doing Supporting the overall management of the nursery Leading staff on the floor and acting as a role model Driving quality across EYFS delivery and practice Supporting with staff development, supervisions, and ratios Taking full responsibility in the Manager''s absence What we''re looking for Level 3 in Early Years (Level 5+ a bonus) Experience in a senior role (Room Leader / Third in Charge / Deputy) Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding Confident leading a team and making decisions Someone proactive, organised, and passionate ..... full job details .....