Deputy Nursery Manager - Nursery School

Location: Harrow
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: 8:15am - 4:15pm (Mon & Wed meetings until 4:30pm)

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our warm and welcoming setting from September.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help lead a committed team, ensure high standards of care and education, and play a key role in the daily running of the nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities of a Deputy Nursery Manager:

Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the setting

Lead and inspire the team to deliver outstanding early years practice

Ensure all children are safe, happy, and thriving in a stimulating environment

Oversee planning, observations, and assessments in line with the EYFS framework

Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals

Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant setting, adhering to safeguarding and health & safety policies

Step in as acting manager in the absence of the Nursery Manager

Requirements to work as a Deputy Nursery Manager:

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (Level 5 desirable)

Significant experience in an EYFS setting

Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and child development

Proven leadership or supervisory experience

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A calm, positive, and proactive approach

We Offer:

A supportive leadership team and caring working environment

Opportunities for professional development and training

Term-time only working pattern for excellent work-life balance

A role where you can truly make a difference in children's early education

Apply now to be part of an inspiring team that's shaping the foundations of future learning.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07