At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a supportive organisation driven by HEART principles.
- Benefits: Enjoy 75% childcare discount, competitive bonuses, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with strong commitment to safeguarding and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience in childcare.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Pre School
Salary – Starting from £32,513.00 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Portswood, Southampton
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Portswood nursery.
Our Benefits
- Childcare discount of 75% for first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- Competitive bonus of up to £1,500, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
The Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.
What We’re Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
- Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
- Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Nursery Deputy Manager in St. Day employer: Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Bright Horizons Portswood Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles. With generous benefits such as a 75% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a robust professional development programme, we empower our employees to grow and thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Join us in Southampton, where you can truly say, 'I did that,' as you lead and inspire a dedicated team in delivering outstanding care and education.
Contact Details:
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool Recruitment Team
