Job details
- Salary £17.00 per hour + £1000 Welcome Bonus
- Role Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager
- Hours Full Time
- Location East Molesey, Surrey
- Job Reference KHHCDeputyManager
Job summary
At Katey’s Hampton Court, children are welcomed into a nurturing and creative space where learning through play is at the heart of everything we do. With regular outings to nearby parks and gardens, we embrace natural discovery, encourage imagination, and foster strong social and emotional development through child-led exploration. Perfectly positioned just across from Hampton Court Palace and next to the river, the nursery is also conveniently located beside the train station, making it ideal for commuting families and staff
About Us
We are proud to be part of the Chalk Nursery
Group, a growing family of high-quality early years settings.
At Hampton Court, we are passionate about providing a safe,
stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5
years, where they can learn, explore and thrive.
We're now looking for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Manager for maternity cover to support the day-to-day operations of our nursery and play a key role in maintaining the outstanding care and learning standards we pride ourselves on.
About the Role
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager and take responsibility for the setting in their absence. You will:
- Lead, support and mentor room teams to deliver the highest standard of care and education
- Maintain excellent safeguarding, health and safety, and EYFS compliance
- Manage staff ratios, rotas, and daily operational tasks
- Oversee planning, curriculum delivery and child development tracking
- Build strong, supportive relationships with parents and external agencies
- Take ownership of specific areas such as EAL, SEND, or Inclusion (depending on setting needs)
- Support recruitment, staff performance, and continuous professional development
- Contribute to nursery marketing, occupancy growth, and parent engagement initiatives
Important Information
- All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children – all staff are expected to share this commitment
Skills / Qualifications:
- Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years (essential)
- Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role in an early years setting
- Strong working knowledge of the EYFS
- Passion for delivering high-quality early years education and team development
- Excellent organisational people management and communication skills
- Commitment to inclusivity partnership working and professional excellence