Nursery Deputy Manager

POSITION Deputy Nursery Manager ABOUT THE NURSERY Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager for a well-established and nurturing Nursery setting in Streatham, Lambeth. The nursery is highly regarded within the local community for its caring environment, child-centred approach, and commitment to providing high-quality early years education. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting, maintaining high standards of care and learning, and ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements. CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS Location: Streatham, South West London Position: Deputy Nursery Manager Type of Work: Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operation of the nursery, overseeing staff, ensuring high-quality childcare and education, maintaining compliance, and promoting children's learning and development Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Permanent Full time/part time: 4 Days a week (Mon - Thurs) Rate of Pay: GBP35,000 per annum Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential) Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership and Management (essential) Minimum 2 years' experience working within a Nursery or Early Years setting Previous experience in a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or Deputy Manager position is highly desirable Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding procedures Experience supporting staff development, supervision, and performance management Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and external professionals Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills Up-to-date Safeguarding training TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply for one) Provide two recent professional references covering the last two years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks before starting. PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU: Access to accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding, EYFS, Leadership and Management Training Support from our dedicated Training and Development Team Opportunities for career progression and professional growth Access to a network of experienced Early Years professionals