Deputy Nursery Manager

https://www.veritas-education.com/job-search/34984-deputy-nursery-manager/nursery/south-west-london/job2025-11-06 12:05:592025-12-03 Veritas Education
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Westminster, London
Area North London, United KingdomSouth West London, United Kingdom North London United Kingdom Westminster, London
Sector Early Years Foundation Stage - Nursery
Salary Up to £20 per hour
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser remoteapi
Job Ref Shellyeastnurs_1762430758
Job Views 10
Description

Role: Deputy Nursery ManagerLocation: Central LondonSalary: £20 per hourHours: Full-time, 8:00am-6:00pm Contract: Permanent, starting 2026

About the Role:We are currently working with a nursery in Central London looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and ready to support all aspects of nursery life-from creating schedules and managing administration to assisting on the floor and opening/closing the nursery. You will help foster children's development, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Nursery Manager with day-to-day nursery operations
  • Run the nursery floor, engage with children, and support staff
  • Prepare schedules and rotas
  • Perform administrative duties and general office work
  • Open and close the nursery, ensuring safety and compliance
  • Support cleaning, tidying, and maintaining a safe environment
  • Be a role model for staff and uphold nursery policies and procedures
  • Requirements:

  • Level 3 childcare qualification (essential)
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a deputy or 3rd-in-command role in a nursery (flexible for the right candidate)
  • Strong organisational and leadership skills
  • Willingness to work across all areas of the nursery
  • Interveiws are being held asap. If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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