Deputy Manager

Job summary

Nursery Deputy Manager

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Report to Nursery Manager

Little Lionhearts Nursery School is committed to providing high-quality education and safe childcare, giving every child aged 3 months to 5 years a happy, healthy, and stimulating start in life. Nestled in a charming Grade II–listed building in leafy Harrow, our flagship nursery welcomes up to 138 children into a bright and nurturing environment.

We take pride in offering top-tier facilities — from two spacious outdoor playgrounds, a tranquil fish pond and water fountain, and a hands-on planting area, to our soft-play zone, beautifully designed classrooms, and on-site kitchen.

As we continue to grow and prepare for the opening of our second branch, we are expanding our existing team and seeking passionate, talented individuals to join us. If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity in a high-quality nursery setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to work closely with our Nursery Manager — and deputise in their absence — to lead, motivate, and inspire our expanding team. The successful candidate will ensure that all rooms provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment where children can thrive.

Top Reasons to join LLH

50% off childcare for all employees
CPD and funded training opportunities
Full-time employees get a day off on their birthday
Free coffee, tea and lunch
KPI Bonuses

Your role and key responsibilities will include:

Working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of the nursery
Promoting and ensuring a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment
Supervising and supporting and staff development
Assisting with training and appraisals
Liaise with parents/carers, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
To attend monthly staff / planning meetings and training sessions outside working hours
Willingness to undertake further training

Successful candidates should...

Hold CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3, EYITT, QTS
Excellent knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years
Excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development - passionate about children's development, maintaining an attractive and welcoming learning environment for children
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Good leadership, communication, organisation and management skills
Previous experience as a nursery manager, deputy manager or 3rd in charge
Enhanced disclosure check (DBS)
Sound knowledge of child protection procedures and protocol
A good team player and self-learner, able to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
Commitment to equal opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience as a nursery manager, deputy manager or 3rd in charge?
Experience:

Childcare: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CACHE Level 3/5, NVQ Level 3/5,EYITT, QTS

Work Location: In person