Join LEYF as a Deputy Manager | Starting salary of £35,491 | Greengate Nursery and Pre-School | Plaistow, London, E13 At LEYF, our Deputy Managers love that they can make a real impact as the children truly do come first. But don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our management team say: “It’s been fulfilling to be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts children at the centre of decision-making while offering strong opportunities for career progression.” – Kat, New Cross Nursery "I am passionate about social justice, and working for an organisation that integrates it into everything we do is incredibly rewarding. At LEYF, it is not an add-on; social justice is embedded in our DNA.” - Conor, Central Office team previously a Nursery Manager What we offer you * Starting salary of £35,491 (full-time, 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri) * 7% pension contribution (you only contribute 1%) * 70% childcare discount for your child or grandchild at a LEYF nursery * Top training and development through our London Institute of Early Years, including our Early Years Degree. * 35 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays and your birthday off) * Sector-leading parental leave, wellbeing support, shopping discounts, company events, team celebration budgets, and more! Who we’re looking for As a Deputy Manager with LEYF, you’ll help lead a team to deliver exceptional care and education based on our unique social pedagogy. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll support across staffing, safeguarding, health & safety and finance, while inspiring all within the nursery and enabling a cohesive and calm environment. We’re looking for you to * Have a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification * Have experience as a Deputy Manager or a Room Leader ready to step up * Align with our values: Inspiring, Brave, Nurturing, Fun * Hold full right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide sponsorship) If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Our recruitment process is quick, so you’ll hear from us within 1-2 days after applying. About LEYF We're the London Early Years Foundation; a family of 41 nurseries in London. With our unique charitable social enterprise model, we're leading change in Early Years, ensuring equal education and care for all children to give them the best start in life. You can find out more about life at LEYF on our website or on social media. Just search LEYF or LEYF careers