Job Description
Deputy Nursery Manager - Bexley
Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a newly established setting?
A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to improve access to high-quality childcare and provide children with a strong foundation from the outset.
This is a shift-based role, working 6.5 hours per day on a rotating weekly pattern: 6:30am–1:30pm and 12:30pm–7:30pm.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will:
- Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting
- Lead by example to maintain high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding
- Assist in overseeing staff practice and supporting team development
- Ensure a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment
- Promote children’s language, communication, and social development
Deputy Nursery Manager - We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Has experience working in a nursery setting, with supervisory responsibilities
- Has strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
- Understands safeguarding procedures and responsibilities
Deputy Nursery Manager - We offer:
- The opportunity to join a brand-new nursery from launch
- A supportive leadership team and clear progression pathways
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A well-resourced setting within an established Primary School
Full-Time – Permanent - September 2026
Bexley 08 (Pro Rata) | 6.5 hours per day (Shift Pattern)
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in long-term and permanent roles. We look forward to supporting your application.
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