Deputy Nursery ManagerLondon£35,000 - £40,000 per annumFull-Time All Year Round (Generous Closure Periods)Are you an experienced Senior Practitioner ready for the next step - or an established Deputy Manager looking for a fresh, supportive environment?An established, welcoming early years nursery in London is seeking a confident and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their leadership team and make a real impact.Why Join This Nursery?- Competitive salary up to £40,000 - 1 week off at Christmas and 2 weeks off in Summer - Closed on all Bank Holidays - Supportive, experienced leadership team - Ongoing CPD and career progression - Opportunity to influence practice and drive qualityThis is a well-regarded, nursery with a team of 14 dedicated staff, providing high-quality care for children aged 9 months to 5 years.Your Role as Deputy Nursery ManagerWorking closely with the Nursery Manager, you will:Support the day-to-day running of the nurseryLead, motivate and inspire a team of 14 practitionersEnsure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirementsOversee staff supervisions, mentoring and developmentBuild strong, professional partnerships with parentsStep up as Manager in their absenceThis is a hands-on leadership role where your voice, ideas and experience will be valued.What We''re Looking ForMinimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5+ desirable)Previous experience in a senior or supervisory nursery roleStrong knowledge of the EYFS frameworkConfident leader