Nursery – Bright Horizons Brentwood Day Nursery & Pre School
Salary – from £38,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Coptfold Road, Brentwood, CM14 4BN
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our brand‑new 88‑place nursery opening in November 2026 in central Brentwood, just a short distance from the Baytree Shopping Centre.
Currently undergoing extensive renovations, the setting is being thoughtfully designed to create a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive.
The nursery will feature a wraparound garden, giving children the opportunity to access outdoor spaces throughout the day.
With onsite parking available and Brentwood station just a short walk away, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new setting in a fantastic location.
Our Benefits
* From £38,000 per annum
* Childcare discount of 75% for first child
* Enhanced parental leave
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to purchase additional leave*
* Pension
* Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
* Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including a careers coach
* Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, oversee day‑to‑day running of the nursery, and manage safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.
What We’re Looking For
* Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
* Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
* Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
* Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
* Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
* Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you require an adjustment to the application process, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com.
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