Nursery Deputy Manager

Company: Prospero Teaching
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Location: London
Job Description:

POSITION

Deputy Nursery Manager

ABOUT THE NURSERY

Prospero Teaching is looking for an experienced and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager for a well-established and nurturing Nursery setting in Streatham, Lambeth. The nursery is highly regarded within the local community for its caring environment, child-centred approach, and commitment to providing high-quality early years education. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting, maintaining high standards of care and learning, and ensuring compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements.

CONTRACT / POSITION DETAILS

Location: Streatham, South West London

Position: Deputy Nursery Manager

Type of Work: Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operation of the nursery, overseeing staff, ensuring high-quality childcare and education, maintaining compliance, and promoting children’s learning and development

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Full time/part time: 4 Days a week (Mon – Thurs)

Rate of Pay: GBP35,000 per annum

Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification (essential)
  • Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership and Management (essential)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working within a Nursery or Early Years setting
  • Previous experience in a Room Leader, Third in Charge, or Deputy Manager position is highly desirable
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and safeguarding procedures
  • Experience supporting staff development, supervision, and performance management
  • Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and external professionals
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
  • Up-to-date Safeguarding training

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply for one)
  • Provide two recent professional references covering the last two years

OTHER

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks before starting.

PROSPERO TEACHING CAN OFFER YOU

  • Access to accredited CPD courses, including Safeguarding, EYFS, Leadership and Management Training
  • Support from our dedicated Training and Development Team
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
  • Access to a network of experienced Early Years professionals

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026