Deputy Nursery Manager

Role: Deputy Nursery Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: £20 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 8:00am-6:00pm
Contract: Permanent, starting 2026

About the Role:
We are currently working with a nursery in Central London looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and ready to support all aspects of nursery life-from creating schedules and managing administration to assisting on the floor and opening/closing the nursery. You will help foster children's development, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and ensure the nursery runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Nursery Manager with day-to-day nursery operations
Run the nursery floor, engage with children, and support staff
Prepare schedules and rotas
Perform administrative duties and general office work
Open and close the nursery, ensuring safety and compliance
Support cleaning, tidying, and maintaining a safe environment
Be a role model for staff and uphold nursery policies and proceduresRequirements:

Level 3 childcare qualification (essential)
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a deputy or 3rd-in-command role in a nursery (flexible for the right candidate)
Strong organisational and leadership skills
Willingness to work across all areas of the nurseryInterveiws are being held asap. If you wish to be considered please respond to this advert by sending your up to date CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community