
Location
Kido International Nursery & Preschool, 65 Banning St, London SE10 0YH
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 involves leading nursery operations to ensure 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, working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service will be key. 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 by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education will be essential. 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 is also part of the role. 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
Experience in nursery or early years management is desirable to effectively lead operations and staff development.
About you
- Passionate about early years education and child development
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Able to build positive relationships with families and staff
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Enthusiastic about promoting a positive, inclusive nursery culture
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in early years education or childcare management are preferred
- Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development
- Commitment to safer recruitment practices including enhanced DBS and barred list checks
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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