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  • Deputy Manager
    Deputy Manager
    29 days ago
    £32000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Salary: £32,000 per annum Location: Blackheath About Us We are a warm, nurturing, and high-quality early years setting based in the heart of Blackheath. Committed to providing exceptional childcare and education, we foster a stimulating environment where children can grow, explore, and flourish. We are now seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support our leadership team and help maintain our high standards of care and learning. Role Overview As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in the effective daily management of the nursery. You will support the Nursery Manager to lead a team of practitioners, ensure compliance and safeguarding standards are met, and help create a positive, inspiring environment for children aged 0–5. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner or room leader ready to step up into a leadership position. Key Responsibilities • Support the Nursery Manager with daily operations and step into their role when required, • Lead, mentor, and motivate the staff team to deliver outstanding practice, • Support staff supervision, training, and performance management, • Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements at all times, • Champion safeguarding, child welfare, and health & safety policies, • Contribute to curriculum planning and the delivery of engaging learning experiences, • Maintain accurate records, reports, and administration duties, • Build strong partnerships with parents and carers, providing excellent communication and support, • Contribute to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for children, families, and staff About You • Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare (essential), • Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and early years best practice, • Previous experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role, • Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills, • Confident in supporting and leading a team, • Passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and supporting children’s development, • Proactive, positive, and able to work collaboratively in a busy environment What We Offer • Competitive salary of £32,000, • Opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression, • Support from a friendly, experienced leadership team, • A welcoming, collaborative working culture, • Chance to play a vital role in shaping children's early learning experiences

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  • Registered Manager
    Registered Manager
    1 month ago
    £55000–£70000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About Us Since 2006, KPMS has been providing services that help children and young people overcome adversity and build brighter, safer futures. We specialise in supporting those with complex needs and offer high-quality residential care in environments that are safe, nurturing, and supportive. Our mission is to help every young person we work with move towards independence and stability. We are now seeking a skilled and committed Registered Manager to lead our innovative children’s home in Camden. Our recent inspection received an Ofsted rating of “Good”. This home has been fully refurbished to a high standard and is focused on delivering collaborative, psychologically informed care to children and young people. Role Overview As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance are consistently maintained. You will be responsible for safeguarding, oversight of care plans, and building positive, nurturing relationships with children and young people. Alongside this, you will lead and develop the staff team, manage performance and training, and work in partnership with the local authority and other agencies to deliver the best possible outcomes. Candidate Criteria We are looking for leaders who align with our core values and demonstrate: • Curiosity – maintaining interest and reflection to safeguard and make good decisions, • Enthusiasm – bringing energy and passion to ensure children receive the best care, • Responsibility – taking ownership of actions, decisions, and leadership, • Creativity – finding new ways to optimise outcomes for young people, • Integrity – choosing the right way, not the easy way In addition, candidates should have: • Recent experience as a Registered Manager, experienced Deputy Manager, or equivalent leadership role in social care, • Experience of working effectively with young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, • Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent). Candidates with exceptional experience may be supported to complete this qualification as part of the role, • Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills Salary & Benefits • Starting salary between £55,000 and £70,000, depending on suitability and experience, • Increased annual leave entitlement after 2 years of continuous service, • £2,000 retention payment after 18 months, • Investment in your learning and development, • Career progression opportunities, • Meals provided during shifts, • Clear salary bands with objective targets for progression

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  • Nursery manager
    Nursery manager
    2 months ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We are a small, brand new nursery opening in the heart of Chingford, dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing, and homely environment where children can truly thrive. Our focus is on quality over quantity, building meaningful relationships, encouraging creativity, and offering exceptional care in a close-knit, supportive setting. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for a confident, passionate, and proactive Nursery Manager to help shape the nursery from the ground up and lead our small team with warmth and professionalism. The Role As Nursery Manager, you’ll take the lead in establishing and running the nursery day-to-day. You’ll ensure we meet the highest standards of care and education, manage a small team, and work closely with the owner to bring the nursery’s vision to life. This role is perfect for: An experienced Nursery Manager seeking a more personal, community-based setting, or A strong Room Leader or Deputy ready to step up into management with the right support and guidance. Key Responsibilities Lead, support, and inspire the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and education. Oversee the daily running of the nursery, maintaining compliance with Ofsted and EYFS standards. Create a safe, stimulating, and loving environment for children. Build trusted relationships with families and ensure excellent communication. Manage staffing, ratios, and day-to-day operations efficiently. Support staff development and encourage a positive team culture. Work closely with the owner to grow and develop the nursery. About You Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or above desirable). Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted standards, and safeguarding procedures. Confident, approachable, and able to lead by example. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A genuine passion for early years education and building something special from the ground up. Experience in a supervisory or management role within an early years setting (experienced Room Leaders or Deputies encouraged to apply). Why Join Us? Be part of a small, family-feel nursery where your ideas really matter. Play a key role in shaping the nursery’s culture, values, and standards. Supportive, hands-on leadership from day one. Opportunities for growth and professional development. Competitive salary and benefits package.

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