At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to create exceptional early years environments and support children's development.
- Company: Join Fennies, a family-run nursery dedicated to nurturing educators and children.
- Benefits: Earn up to £47,000 plus bonuses, enjoy childcare discounts, and receive comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an early years setting required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Support the leadership of a nursery where children, educators and families thrive. At Fennies, our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead a passionate team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators. If you’re an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.
Why join Fennies?
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Childcare discount and support
- Leadership Development
- Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits
- A community of committed, high-achieving educators
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll support the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of care, education and operational excellence.
You will:
- Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery
- Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance
- Build strong partnerships with families and the local community
- Support team development through coaching, mentoring and feedback
- Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement across educational quality, team engagement and nursery performance
This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s learning journeys.
What we’re looking for
You’re a confident and passionate early years professional who enjoys helping teams succeed and children flourish.
You will have:
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in a senior practitioner or room leader role
- A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
- Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.
- Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent
Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
Nursery Deputy Manager in South Croydon employer: Fennies Day Nurseries
Fennies Day Nurseries in Taplow is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions directly impact the well-being of children. With benefits such as a £500 referral bonus, 20 days of annual leave, and dedicated wellbeing support, we prioritise employee satisfaction and growth, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about early childhood care.
