Deputy Nursery Manager

Department: Nursery

Location: Kido Chiswick Nursery & Preschool

Compensation: £33,000 - £39,000 / year

• Lead nursery operations: ensure smooth day‑to‑day running and maintain high standards of care, education, and compliance.
• Manage and develop staff: supervise, appraise, coach, train, induct, and provide professional development.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): oversee safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child‑protection procedures.
• Maintain health and safety compliance: conduct risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Build strong relationships with families: partner with parents to support children's individual needs and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance: implement policies, keep accurate records, monitor quality, and lead inspection readiness.
• Drive high‑quality teaching and learning: support curriculum delivery, monitor observations and learning journeys, and promote best practice.
• Oversee staffing and resource management: ensure appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record‑keeping, and efficient resources.
• Support nursery growth and occupancy: conduct parent tours, events, collaborate with admissions, and maintain excellent parent experiences.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture: lead by example, encourage teamwork, champion equality and diversity, and support continuous improvement.

• Relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum.
• Experience in early‑years management.
• Level 2 Maths and English functional skills if obtained Level 3 after 2014.

• 20 days annual leave (25 after 5 years).
• Birthday off.
• 100% free childcare (subject to availability).
• Up to £1,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus.
• Free staff lunches.
• Annual performance‑related pay increases.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company awards and celebrations.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Early pay access via Hastee app.
• Perkbox discounts.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates may be subject to enhanced DBS checks.