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Deputy Nursery Manager

Kido Schools
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Description

Location
London Fields, London

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£33,000 to £39,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus

About the Role
Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. This role offers the chance to build a remarkable career within a fast-growing international company. You will support the Nursery Manager in delivering high-quality childcare and early years education, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. Join us at our brand new nursery launch in London Fields and be part of an amazing, growing nursery group that champions career growth like no other.

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience working within management in Early Years settings is essential.

About you
You are passionate about early years education and leadership, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive nursery culture. You are motivated to support a team and contribute to the growth and success of the nursery. You must be able to work collaboratively and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications
A relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 minimum is required. If your Level 3 qualification was obtained after 2014, you must also hold Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, including functional skills. Please note that sponsorship applications cannot be supported at this time.

Additional Information
Kido offers a comprehensive benefits package including 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years), your birthday off, 100% free childcare (subject to availability and T&Cs), up to £1000 refer a friend bonus, free staff lunches, annual performance-related pay increases, career progression opportunities, company awards and celebrations, access to a healthcare cash plan, early access to pay through the Hastee app, Perkbox discounts, and a cycle to work scheme. Your wellbeing matters and we provide confidential employee assistance programmes and access to a wellness hub.

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be required to provide details of unspent convictions and those not filtered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 amendments prior to interview.

Benefits
By joining Kido you will get: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 5 years service Your birthday off 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply) Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus Free Staff Lunches Annual performance-related pay increases Brilliant career progression opportunities Company awards and celebrations Access to a healthcare cash plan Early access to pay through the Hastee app Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers Cycle to work scheme Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub What’s next? If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via [email protected] Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/ Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see . Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. *If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848 *Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
Expiry date: 15/08/2026
Deputy Nursery Manager
Company:
Kido Schools
Job Type:
Full-time, Entry Level
Location:
London