Assistant Nursery Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Kingsbury
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Childcare
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SKILLS

Level 3 Childcare qualification (full and relevant) EYFS curriculum knowledge Child protection and safeguarding Leadership and team management Excellent communication skills Planning, organizing and time management Ofsted statutory guidance understanding Experience in senior EYP or deputy manager role

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Nursery Manager

Location: Kingsbury, London, NW9 8PN

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary: £30,000 + Bonus

Deadline: 29-07-2022

Job Description

We are looking to appoint a passionate and experienced Assistant Nursery Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Our friendly nursery nurtures the children and provides a friendly, homely and caring environment. Located in North West London, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a warm, welcoming atmosphere. As our assistant manager you will support our passionate Nursery Manager. This management position is key and you will support our manager in every element of the nursery. We are looking for an Assistant Manager who will take on key responsibilities, working closely with the manager to develop staff and demonstrate excellent childcare practices. Prior deputy experience or senior practitioner experience is essential. You will be involved in day-to-day running, recruitment, training and development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the early years curriculum.
  • Promote the values of the nursery to all staff, parents and children.
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
  • Assist with the maintenance of accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development.
  • Assist with training and development of staff to fulfil their potential.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification in early years as a minimum.
  • Recent experience within a childcare setting.
  • Great passion for child development and good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years curriculum.
  • Experience in a senior EYP or deputy manager role.
  • Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance.
  • Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
  • Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
  • Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent planning, organising and time management skills.
  • A fantastic understanding of how a Nursery works.

Benefits

As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you will benefit from:

  • Competitive Salary including bonuses
  • Annual salary review
  • Professional Development and Training opportunities
  • Childcare fee discount
  • Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with increasing service
  • Pension scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £750
  • Performance based cash incentives
  • Health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks, employment checks and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Telephone: [contact hidden] | [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Georgian House, Park Lane, Stanmore, Middx HA7 3HD

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