Company: Bitrecruit
Client / Employer: Occupop
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Deputy Head of Nursery
Posted: 01.06.2026
Job reference: 9a652bf8b6622c51b9408c0968563f0d
Responsibilities
* To provide safe, high‑quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
* To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day‑to‑day basis.
* To contribute to and implement nursery policies.
* Effective team leadership – to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, uphold positive working relationships and act as an effective mentor.
* To manage the provision of the nursery, ensuring that children, parents and staff work together to provide high‑quality childcare.
* To be responsible for the management of day‑to‑day financial operations within the nursery, meeting financial targets and managing occupancy to ensure maximum capacity.
* To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
* To monitor and assess the quality of provision, ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
* To create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
* To collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children’s individual needs.
Qualifications
* Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education.
* Minimum 1 year of team leadership/management experience.
* Minimum 3 years of nursery experience.
* Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
* Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
* Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion.
* Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families.
* Ability to observe, assess and report on children’s behaviour.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Supportive work environment with a friendly team.
* Company pension scheme.
About Little Dukes
Little Dukes is the early years arm of the Dukes Education Group, with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, Brighton & Hove and Worthing. Our goal is to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education. Little Dukes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes which include completion of an application form, an interview process, and the Company obtaining suitable references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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