Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. Kido are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Kido International Nursery & Preschool, Elephant and Castle, 3 Bodley Way, London, SE17 1FN The Deputy Nursery Manager role offers a salary range of £33,000 to £39,000 (plus discretionary bonus), and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company - who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme Benefits By joining Kido you will get:
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 5 years service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&C apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free Staff Lunches
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Your wellbeing matters - we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
What We Are Looking For
For the Deputy Nursery Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance.
- Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures.
- Maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
- Build strong relationships with families, working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service.
- Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness.
- Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education.
- Oversee staffing and resource management, ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources.
- Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences.
- Promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery.
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Deputy Nursery Manager in Ilford employer: Kido International Nursery & Preschool
At Kido, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values passion, ambition, and the well-being of our team. As a Nursery Front of House at our vibrant Elephant Park location, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture with numerous benefits including 100% free childcare, generous annual leave, and fantastic career progression opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families while thriving in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Contact Details:
Kido International Nursery & Preschool Recruitment Team
