NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER – BELVEDERE, BEXLEY, SOUTH EAST LONDON
Location: Belvedere, London Borough of Bexley, South East London
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Position: Nursery Deputy Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager / Early Years Deputy Manager
Qualification: Relevant Early Years qualification, preferably full and relevant Level 3 or above
Working Hours: To be confirmed
Contract Type: To be confirmed
NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER JOB IN BELVEDERE – SALARY £33,000
Are you an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or ambitious Room Leader looking for an exciting new leadership opportunity in Belvedere, Bexley?
Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate, confident and motivated Nursery Deputy Manager for an Early Years opportunity in Belvedere, South East London, offering an annual salary of £33,000.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who enjoys supporting nursery teams, maintaining high standards of childcare and helping children thrive during their earliest years.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years leader who understands the importance of safeguarding, enjoys mentoring colleagues and is committed to creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing nursery environment.
As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the setting, help lead nursery practitioners and room leaders, and ensure children receive high-quality care and education in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent knowledge of Early Years practice and a genuine passion for making a positive difference in children’s lives.
Whether you’re an established Deputy Nursery Manager seeking a fresh challenge or an experienced Third in Charge ready to progress, we would love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER ROLE
As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the Nursery Manager with daily operations, staff leadership and the delivery of high-quality Early Years education.
You will help maintain a positive, professional and supportive environment for children, families and staff.
You will assist with nursery routines, support the implementation of the EYFS curriculum, monitor the quality of learning experiences and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed consistently.
You will also help guide nursery practitioners, support staff development and contribute to the nursery’s continuous improvement.
This position requires a confident, approachable and organised leader who can balance operational responsibilities with a genuine commitment to children’s wellbeing and development.
The successful candidate should be comfortable supporting the Nursery Manager, taking responsibility for delegated duties and providing effective leadership when required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Assisting with nursery operations, daily routines and staff organisation.
- Leading, motivating and supporting nursery practitioners and room leaders.
- Helping maintain high standards of childcare, education and safeguarding.
- Supporting the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
- Monitoring the quality of learning experiences and childcare provision.
- Encouraging creative, engaging and developmentally appropriate learning activities.
- Supporting children’s individual learning journeys and developmental progress.
- Promoting children’s independence, confidence, communication and emotional wellbeing.
- Supporting inclusive practice and appropriate provision for children with SEND.
- Building positive relationships with parents, carers and families.
- Ensuring clear and professional communication between nursery staff and parents.
- Supporting staff deployment and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
- Helping organise staff responsibilities and daily activities.
- Supporting staff recruitment, induction, mentoring and professional development where required.
- Encouraging teamwork, accountability and a positive working environment.
- Monitoring staff performance and providing constructive feedback.
- Ensuring safeguarding and child protection policies are followed consistently.
- Supporting the identification, recording and reporting of safeguarding concerns.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
- Supporting health and safety procedures, risk assessments and daily safety checks.
- Assisting with nursery administration and accurate record-keeping.
- Monitoring children’s observations, assessments and developmental progress.
- Helping prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections.
- Supporting nursery improvement and the maintenance of high-quality standards.
- Working collaboratively with the Nursery Manager and wider leadership team.
- Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the nursery.
- Encouraging outdoor learning, creative activities and child-led play.
- Taking responsibility for delegated management duties when required.
NURSERY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Your leadership responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery team.
- Encouraging consistent high standards of Early Years practice.
- Providing guidance and support to nursery practitioners and room leaders.
- Helping colleagues plan engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Supporting staff development and identifying relevant training needs.
- Encouraging positive communication and teamwork.
- Promoting a supportive, respectful and inclusive working environment.
- Helping ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures are followed.
- Supporting effective staff deployment and daily nursery organisation.
- Assisting with resolving operational challenges professionally.
- Maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Providing clear leadership when carrying out delegated management responsibilities.
- Leading by example and demonstrating professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- A recognised Early Years or Childcare qualification appropriate to a Deputy Nursery Manager position, preferably full and relevant Level 3 or above.
- Significant experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
- Previous experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner, Room Leader or in another relevant leadership role.
- A strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and safer working practices.
- Experience leading, supervising and motivating nursery teams.
- Confidence supporting nursery operations and daily management responsibilities.
- Experience supporting staff performance and professional development.
- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Ofsted expectations and Early Years regulatory requirements.
- An understanding of staff-to-child ratios and appropriate staff deployment.
- Experience building positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Knowledge of inclusive childcare practice and supporting children with SEND.
- The ability to maintain high standards of childcare and early education.
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing.
- Previous nursery leadership experience would be particularly advantageous.
Applications from experienced Third in Charge professionals or Room Leaders who are ready to progress into nursery management may also be considered, subject to the employer’s requirements.
Final qualification and experience requirements will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION RESPONSIBILITIES
Safeguarding is a fundamental responsibility of nursery leadership.
The Nursery Deputy Manager will be expected to promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children’s safety and welfare remain central to nursery practice.
Responsibilities will include:
- Promoting children’s safety, wellbeing and protection.
- Supporting nursery colleagues in understanding safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Identifying and appropriately reporting safeguarding concerns.
- Maintaining accurate safeguarding records.
- Ensuring staff follow relevant child protection procedures.
- Promoting safe working practices throughout the nursery.
- Supporting appropriate supervision and staff deployment.
- Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Encouraging a culture in which concerns are taken seriously and addressed appropriately.
- Supporting nursery management with safeguarding responsibilities.
- Working with relevant safeguarding professionals and agencies when required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
We are looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager who is:
- Confident, professional and approachable.
- Passionate about Early Years education.
- An enthusiastic and supportive team leader.
- Caring, patient and understanding.
- Highly organised and reliable.
- Able to motivate and inspire nursery colleagues.
- Confident communicating with children, parents and staff.
- Calm and adaptable in a busy nursery environment.
- Comfortable managing competing priorities.
- Committed to safeguarding and children’s wellbeing.
- Dedicated to maintaining high standards of childcare.
- Supportive of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Motivated to develop leadership and management skills.
- Positive, proactive and solutions-focused.
- Able to lead by example and make appropriate decisions.
SALARY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Annual Salary: £33,000
This Nursery Deputy Manager position offers the opportunity to:
- Earn an annual salary of £33,000.
- Support the Nursery Manager with leadership and operational responsibilities.
- Develop nursery management and supervisory experience.
- Contribute to the delivery of high-quality Early Years education.
- Mentor and support nursery practitioners and room leaders.
- Strengthen knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance and Ofsted expectations.
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive nursery environment.
- Gain experience supporting nursery organisation and operational decision-making.
- Develop experience relevant to future Nursery Manager and senior Early Years leadership opportunities.
- Working hours, contract arrangements, holiday entitlement and any additional employment benefits will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
WHY WORK AS A NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER?
Working as a Nursery Deputy Manager provides an opportunity to combine a passion for childcare with leadership and management responsibilities.
You will play an important role in supporting children’s earliest learning experiences while helping colleagues deliver high-quality care and education.
As part of the nursery leadership team, you will have the opportunity to develop your management skills, encourage professional development and promote an environment where children feel safe, valued and supported.
You will also build meaningful relationships with parents and carers, helping families feel confident in the care and education their children receive.
For an experienced Early Years professional, the Deputy Nursery Manager position can be a rewarding step towards future Nursery Manager and senior leadership opportunities.
WHY CHOOSE A NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER JOB IN BELVEDERE?
Belvedere is a residential area in the London Borough of Bexley, South East London, close to the River Thames and neighbouring communities across Bexley and Greenwich.
With local amenities and transport connections, Belvedere is accessible from several surrounding areas of South East London and parts of Kent.
The vacancy may appeal to experienced Deputy Nursery Managers, Third in Charge professionals and Room Leaders based in:
- Belvedere
- Upper Belvedere
- Lower Belvedere
- Erith
- Abbey Wood
- Thamesmead
- Bexleyheath
- Barnehurst
- Welling
- Plumstead
- WoolwichSidcup
- Dartford
- Surrounding South East London and Kent communities
With an annual salary of £33,000, this opportunity may be particularly appealing to experienced Early Years professionals looking for their next nursery leadership position in Belvedere or the wider Bexley area.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified Early Years professionals living in Belvedere and surrounding South East London areas who are able to travel to the nursery.
SAFEGUARDING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Early Years Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Appointment will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, right-to-work verification and confirmation of relevant qualifications.
We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process.
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