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  • Deputy Manager
    Deputy Manager
    21 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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  • Nursery Assistant Part Time
    Nursery Assistant Part Time
    1 month ago
    £13–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Nido Montessori (part of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori school), is looking for a Assistant Teacher who is passionate about working with preschoolers (6 months to 6 year olds), for our warm and caring nursery in West Hampstead. You must be a calm, patient and loving Practitioner who is keen to learn more about Montessori pedagogy. Hours of work: Monday to Friday 7:40am to 6pm, four days a week, or Monday to Friday 7:40am to 4.15 pm, two days until 5:15 or 6:00 pm to 5pm. Holidays: 7 weeks holiday per year, taken at set times throughout the year. Duties and Responsibilities: · Supporting children in potty training, · Encouraging children to be independent, creative and resourceful, · Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning, organising and supervising play and work activities, · Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of children, · Helping with outside play The successful candidate will: · Have excellent knowledge of children under 3, · Hold an NVQ Level 2 in childcare, for willing to work towards one, · Ideally Hold a Montessori qualification. · Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with both students and parents. · Be offered supportive training, coaching and mentoring on a regular basis. Safeguarding Commitment The nursery is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. Safer Recruitment policies will be followed and background checks and an enhanced DBS will be required. Expected Start Date: January 2025 Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Pay: £13.50 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week Benefits: Company events Employee discount On-site parking Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: Diploma of Higher Education (preferred) Experience: Childcare: 2 years (preferred) nursery: 1 year (required) Language: English (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 31/1/2026

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