NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER – TERM TIME ONLY – EAST HAM, NEWHAM, EAST LONDON
Location: East Ham, London Borough of Newham, East London
Salary: To be confirmed
Position: Nursery Deputy Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager / Early Years Deputy Manager
Working Pattern: Term Time Only
Qualification: Relevant Early Years qualification, preferably full and relevant Level 3 or above
Working Hours: To be confirmed
Contract Type: Term-time working arrangement; employment contract details to be confirmed
Recruitment Agency: Early Years Academy
TERM-TIME NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER JOB IN EAST HAM
Are you an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or ambitious Room Leader looking for an exciting new leadership opportunity in East Ham, Newham?
Would you love to develop your Early Years management career while working in a term-time-only nursery position?
Early Years Academy is recruiting a passionate, confident and motivated Nursery Deputy Manager for a term-time Early Years opportunity in East Ham, East London.
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.
The term-time working arrangement may be particularly appealing to candidates seeking a role that follows the nursery’s academic calendar.
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 TERM-TIME 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.
The position operates on a term-time basis, with the exact working weeks, daily hours and holiday arrangements to be confirmed by the employer.
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
As Nursery Deputy Manager, you will have an important role in supporting and guiding the nursery team.
You will help ensure that colleagues understand their responsibilities, feel supported in their roles and work collaboratively to provide high-quality childcare and education.
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.
The successful candidate should be confident balancing hands-on Early Years practice with additional nursery leadership responsibilities.
SUPPORTING A TERM-TIME NURSERY ENVIRONMENT
Working in a term-time nursery requires excellent organisation, communication and planning.
As Nursery Deputy Manager, you may help support the smooth running of the setting throughout the academic year, including transitions between terms.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the Nursery Manager with termly planning and organisation.
- Helping prepare learning environments at the beginning of each term.
- Supporting children’s settling-in arrangements and transitions.
- Encouraging continuity of care and positive relationships.
- Monitoring children’s developmental progress throughout the academic year.
- Supporting staff with curriculum planning and learning activities.
- Helping prepare children for transitions into new rooms or school.
- Communicating effectively with parents and carers about nursery routines.
- Supporting nursery organisation before and after holiday periods, where this falls within the agreed working arrangement.
- Helping maintain high standards of childcare throughout each term.
The exact duties and attendance requirements during school holiday periods will be confirmed by the employer.
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
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