At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead nursery operations and ensure high standards of care and education.
- Company: Join Kido, a fast-growing international nursery with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20-25 days leave, free childcare, and competitive salary with bonuses.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career progression and wellness support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification and management experience in Early Years required.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 39000 £ per year.
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 High Barnet, 7B High St, Barnet EN5 5UE. 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!
Benefits
- 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&Cs 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.
If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via careers@kido.school.
Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
Deputy Nursery Manager in High Barnet employer: Kido
At Kido, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values passion and ambition in a vibrant work culture. As a Deputy Nursery Manager at our High Barnet location, you'll enjoy generous benefits such as 100% free childcare, a supportive environment for professional growth, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, all while making a meaningful impact on children's lives.
