Kido Nine Elms Nursery & Preschool

Deputy Nursery Manager

Kido Schools

Education

£33,000 - £39,000/Year

Full-time, Entry Level

Description

Location
Kido Nine Elms Nursery & Preschool

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. This role offers the opportunity to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company that champions career growth like no other. You will lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting while 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. Ensuring EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness will be key responsibilities. You will drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education. Additionally, 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 through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences will be essential. You will promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery.

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience in nursery management or a similar leadership role within early years education is highly desirable. Experience acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead and managing compliance with EYFS and Ofsted standards is essential.

About you
You are passionate about early years education and committed to providing outstanding care and learning experiences. You demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with families and colleagues. You are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is paramount.

Qualifications
Relevant early years qualifications and management credentials are required. You will be expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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 T&Cs)
- 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

Benefits

By joining Kido you will get: Lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance. Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), overseeing safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures. Maintain health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Build strong relationships with families, working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service. Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness. Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education. Oversee staffing and resource management, ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources. Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences. Promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery. 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: 04/11/2026

Deputy Nursery Manager

Company:

Kido Schools

Salary:

£33,000 - £39,000/Year

Job Type:

Full-time, Entry Level

Location:

Kido Nine Elms Nursery & Preschool