Ready to take the next step in your early years career?
We’re looking for a confident and passionate Nursery Deputy Manager to join our warm, welcoming nursery in Haringey on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who wants to move into leadership (or further develop their leadership skills) within a supportive environment where your ideas, experience and enthusiasm will truly make a difference.
🧸 Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our nursery is set within a spacious, vibrant building filled with engaging resources and well-designed learning areas that support both children and staff.
You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team who genuinely support each other — and management who value initiative and professional growth.
Easy commute: Close to Tottenham Hale & Seven Sisters Underground and Overground stations.
💼 The Role
Position: Nursery Deputy Manager
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday (8:00–5:00 or 9:00–6:00)
Salary: £16–£17 per hour
You’ll support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting while remaining hands-on with the children — combining leadership, mentoring and childcare expertise.
🌱 What You’ll Be Doing
• Supporting the Manager in the smooth running of the nursery
• Leading staff and acting as a role model within the rooms
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities
• Monitoring development and supporting children’s individual needs
• Maintaining records, observations and safeguarding standards
• Communicating effectively with parents and carers
• Supporting staff development and teamwork
👶 What We’re Looking For
✔ Level 3 Childcare qualification (or higher)
✔ Experience in a nursery setting (senior or leadership experience desirable)
✔ Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding practices
✔ Clear Enhanced DBS
✔ Excellent communication & organisational skills
✔ Confident, positive and proactive attitude
✔ Right to work in the UK
🚀 What You’ll Gain
✨ A genuine leadership opportunity
✨ Supportive management & friendly team
✨ Career progression potential
✨ Stable, long-term position
✨ A setting where your voice matters
❤️ Ready to Grow Into Management?
If you’re passionate about early years education and want to help shape both children and a team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your next chapter as a Nursery Deputy Manager