Recruiting for Supernumerary Deputy Manager
Salary — Up to £40,840.80 per annum inclusive of performance related bonus.
Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday: All Year-round role (50 weeks per year).
Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to shine? We’re searching for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to bring their energy, expertise, and leadership skills to our friendly and dynamic nursery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while inspiring both children and staff every single day.
Welcome to BLS Stratford, where every day is an adventure filled with discovery, creativity, and fun! Here, we believe in nurturing young minds and helping little ones explore the world around them through play, laughter, and hands‑on learning. Our safe, exciting, and inspiring environment encourages curiosity, self‑expression, and friendship. Whether they’re painting masterpieces, singing songs, or building castles, every moment is an opportunity for growth and happiness.
Since opening our doors in May 2021, we’ve been on an incredible journey of growth and achievement, and we’re just getting started! From winning the prestigious Early Start Nutrition Award for Newham to being recognised as one of NDNA’s Top 3 Outstanding Baby Room Practitioners, we’ve made a huge impact in a short amount of time — and these awards are just the beginning!
Due to the well‑deserved internal promotion of our longstanding Deputy Manager into a Nursery Manager position, following years of exceptional hard work, dedication, and leadership, we are now excited to recruit a new Supernumerary (non-room based) 1st Deputy Manager to join our thriving Stratford nursery team.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the smooth day‑to‑day operations of our nursery, leading a dedicated team across our classrooms while playing a key role in the growth and development of all children. You’ll work closely alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure a nurturing, stimulating, and high‑quality learning environment for children, families, and staff alike.
What We’re Looking For
* Relevant Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above).
* Previous experience managing a team within a large early years setting.
* Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and early years legislation.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
* Passion for delivering outstanding childcare and early years education.
* A positive, proactive, and inspiring attitude.
Why Bright Little Stars?
* Excellent rates of pay with annual salary review. Salary is inclusive of our 10% performance related bonus.
* Senior career enhancement through the BLS Career Academy, including a personalised Career Academy CPD Plan tailored to support your professional growth and long‑term career progression. Additional bonus rewards for involvement and support during pilot schemes and Ofsted inspections.
* Up to 35 days annual leave – 20 days holiday, PLUS up to 3 paid days for Christmas closure, 8 bank holidays, 1 pro‑rata birthday day and 1 bonus day. Annual leave increases with years of service.
* Option to carry over up to 5 annual leave days annually.
* Up to 5 days Sick Pay (depending on length of service) starting from Year 1.
* Free parking available.
* Support for higher level qualifications through the BLS Staff Development Programme with paid study days.
* Genuine internal promotion opportunities.
* Inset days – 2 training days plus 1 planning day annually, alongside additional internal and external training opportunities throughout the year.
* Free wholesome hot lunches available in the staff room.
* Free uniform and Welcome Gift Bag.
* Complimentary team building activities and annual group Christmas Ball.
* Employee of the Month prize.
* Generous 5 & 10 year long service reward scheme.
* Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%.
* Staff childcare discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
If you’re ready to take the next exciting step in your early years leadership career and join a nursery that truly values its staff, community, and children, we would love to hear from you!
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