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Deputy Nursery Manager - South London

Kido Schools
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£33,000 - £40,000/Year
Full-time, Entry Level
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Description

Location
South London

Hours
Full Time - 40 hours per week

Salary
£33,000 to £40,000 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 a fantastic opportunity to build a remarkable career within a fast-growing international company. You will play a key part in supporting the Nursery Manager and ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered to all children in the nursery.

Benefits
By joining Kido you will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 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, enhanced sick pay, 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, cycle to work scheme, and access to a confidential employee assistance programme and wellness hub.

Requirements

Experience
Proven experience working within management in Early Years settings is essential. Experience in a nursery environment and leadership role is required to effectively support the Nursery Manager.

About you
You are passionate about early years education and committed to championing career growth. You will be an ambassador for Kido’s values and culture, motivated to lead a team and deliver outstanding care and education. You must be enthusiastic, reliable, and dedicated to maintaining high standards.

Qualifications
A relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 minimum is essential. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also required if the Level 3 qualification was obtained after 2014. Please note that sponsorship applications are not supported at this time.

Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check as part of Kido’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits
The Manager role offers a salary range of £33,000 to £40,000 (plus discretionary bonus), and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. By joining Kido you will get: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 30 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 Enhanced sick pay 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 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 - South London
Company:
Kido Schools
Salary:
£33,000 - £40,000/Year
Job Type:
Full-time, Entry Level
Location:
London