
Location
Kido Isleworth Nursery & Preschool, 30A The Grove, Isleworth, Hounslow, TW7 4JU
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 will be more than just a leader; you will be an ambassador for our values and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You will lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance. You will manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities. Acting as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you will oversee safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures. You will maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Building strong relationships with families, you will work in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service. You will ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness. Driving high-quality teaching and learning, you will support curriculum delivery, monitor observations and learning journeys, and promote best practice in early years education. You will oversee staffing and resource management, ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources. Supporting nursery growth and occupancy, you will conduct parent tours, organise events, collaborate with admissions teams, and maintain excellent parent experiences. You will promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery.
Experience
Proven experience in nursery management or a similar leadership role within early years education is highly desirable. Experience in safeguarding, staff management, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards is essential.
About you
You are passionate about early years education and committed to delivering high standards of care and learning. You have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach. You are proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and foster a positive, inclusive environment.
Qualifications
Relevant childcare or early years qualifications are required. A full enhanced DBS check and barred list check will be conducted as part of safer recruitment procedures. Additional leadership or management qualifications are advantageous.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service
- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (subject to availability and terms)
- 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
- Confidential employee assistance programme and access to wellness hub
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