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🌟 Deputy Nursery Manager | Finchley | Full-Time 🌟


ECM Recruitment is proud to be working with a warm, well-established Jewish nursery in Finchley, seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their friendly and supportive team and cover a maternity.


This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner ready to step into a leadership role, combining room-based responsibilities with time out of class to support the wider nursery.


👶 The Role

  • Primarily room-based, supporting children and staff daily
  • Currently based within a room (flexible depending on nursery needs)
  • Supporting the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operations
  • Leading by example with high-quality EYFS practice
  • Assisting with staff support, organisation, and development

🕒 Hours & Salary

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (until 6:00pm twice a week)
  • Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
  • 40 hours per week
  • Salary: £37,000 (pro rata if applicable)
  • Paid 52 weeks (despite 46 weeks’ operation)

🏫 About the Nursery

  • All-year-round setting (46 weeks)
  • Closed for Jewish holidays + selected breaks
  • Children aged 9 months to school age
  • Warm, welcoming environment with strong team culture
  • Ongoing CPD, training, and progression opportunities

🎁 Benefits

  • Additional annual leave after 2 years
  • Staff socials (team lunches & monthly dinners)
  • Childcare discount
  • Support with further qualifications

💼 Requirements

  • Level 3 EYFS qualification (minimum)
  • Strong nursery experience (Room Leader / Senior Practitioner / Deputy level)
  • Confident supporting staff and managing responsibilities
  • Passionate, engaging, and a strong team player
  • Respectful of the nursery’s Jewish ethos

📩 Apply now:
Eve at ECM recruitment

  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Mon - Thurs 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12pm
  • Salary
    £37,000 yearly

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