Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Bexley, Southeast London
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start date: September 2026 Start
Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 per annum (Shift Pattern Basis)

Are you an experienced and passionate early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join a brand-new nursery opening within a highly regarded and well-established primary school in Bexley. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing a new early years provision, helping to create an inspiring, nurturing, and stimulating environment where young children can thrive.

The nursery forms part of a successful primary school community that has been recognised by Ofsted for its strong leadership, positive learning culture, inclusive ethos, and commitment to ensuring pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are highly valued, professional development is actively encouraged, and children benefit from a warm and supportive environment where they feel safe, happy, and motivated to learn.

The Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in the leadership, management, and day-to-day operation of the nursery. You will help establish outstanding practice, ensure high standards of care and education, and build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and the wider school community.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the successful launch and ongoing development of the nursery provision

• Assisting with the management and development of nursery staff to deliver exceptional early years education and care

• Ensuring compliance with EYFS requirements, safeguarding procedures, and all relevant regulations

• Creating a stimulating, inclusive, and child-centred learning environment

• Monitoring children's progress and supporting high-quality learning experiences

• Supporting operational procedures and the effective use of nursery resources

• Building positive partnerships with parents and carers

• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high standards across the setting

• Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required

• Working collaboratively with the wider school leadership team

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Deputy Nursery Manager will have:

• A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 minimum, Level 5 or above desirable)

• Previous experience in a Deputy Nursery Manager, Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or similar leadership role within an early years setting

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements

• Experience supporting and developing nursery staff

• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for young children

• The ability to motivate and inspire colleagues while maintaining high standards of practice

What We Offer

• The opportunity to help establish and develop a brand-new nursery provision

• A permanent full-time position within a successful and supportive school community

• Competitive salary of £29,000 - £34,000 per annum

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment

• The chance to make a lasting impact on children's early learning experiences

To apply for this Deputy Nursery Manager role, please get in touch today. We are recruiting for this Deputy Nursery Manager position now and will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Deputy Nursery Manager candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references.

This Deputy Nursery Manager position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent, must be declared.