Deputy Manager, Curriculum and Quality Lead

Overview

For over 23 years, Chilton Meadows Day Nursery has proudly been a family-owned and family-run setting, deeply rooted in our community. We are a safe and nurturing place of belonging where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and truly  maintain the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding, Chilton Meadows Day Nursery operates a distributed leadership model consisting of three Deputy Manager roles, each with a clear specialist focus.

• Deputy Manager – Curriculum and Quality Lead
• Deputy Manager – SEND and Inclusion Lead
• Deputy Manager – Operations, Safeguarding and Compliance

This structure ensures: strong oversight of curriculum and outcomes, inclusive and responsive practice for all children, robust operational and safeguarding compliance, clear accountability and leadership progression. Each Deputy Manager holds strategic responsibility within their specialism while working collaboratively to ensure consistent, high-quality provision. All deputies work collaboratively under the direction of the Nursery Manager and Managing Director.

The Deputy Manager, Operations, Safeguarding and Compliance Lead is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day running of the nursery. The post holder will lead on safeguarding culture, health and safety, regulatory compliance and operational organisation to ensure the nursery consistently meets statutory requirements and maintains high standards of care and professionalism. The Deputy Manager will uphold the ethos of Chilton Meadows Day Nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing and well-organised environment where children feel secure and valued.

The Deputy Manager, Operations, Safeguarding and Compliance:

• Acts as Manager in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
• Has delegated responsibility for operational oversight of the nursery.
• Supports staff deployment and ratio management.
• Has authority to address operational concerns and escalate where necessary.
• Has delegated responsibility for monitoring safeguarding and compliance systems. Works collaboratively with the leadership team to ensure effective daily running. The post holder is accountable to the Nursery Manager and Directors for operational effectiveness and compliance.

Key Responsibilities