Nursery Deputy Manager

Are you an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager with strong SENCo knowledge?

Action Staffing is proud to be recruiting for Harvey House Nursery, a well-established, 57-place setting located in Leytonstone, East London (E11). Part of a successful group of three nurseries, Harvey House is well-known in the local community for its high standards and dedicated team of over 20 staff.

We are looking for a hands-on, problem-solving Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of the nursery. You must be comfortable managing staff, handling rotas, and leading on Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the setting.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Manage staff rotas, ratios, and daily logistics for a busy 57-place nursery.

SEN

Co Leadership

Act as the Special Educational Needs Coordinator, supporting children with additional needs and guiding staff on best practices.

Staff Management

Mentor and lead a team of 20+ staff, including bank staff and kitchen teams, ensuring high performance.

Safeguarding

Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring all child protection policies are rigorously followed.

Room Strategy

Utilise your experience across all age groups (Baby, Toddler, Pre-school) to maintain quality across every room.

Problem Solving

Handle day-to-day challenges swiftly and professionally.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have

Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager.

Setting Size

Previous experience in a setting larger than 30 places is essential (you must understand the demands of a medium-to-large nursery).

SEN Experience

Proven experience as a SENCo or strong knowledge of SEN processes is highly preferred.

Qualification

Level 3 NVQ/CACHE Diploma in Early Years (or higher).

Certifications

Must hold valid Paediatric First Aid (PFA) and Safeguarding certificates.

Flexibility

Happy to work either room-based or supernumerary as the business requires.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary (£34,910 - £38,750) with room for negotiation for exceptional candidates.

The security of working for a well-established group of nurseries.

Opportunity to lead a large, established team.

How to Apply

If you are a strong leader with SENCo experience looking for a new challenge in East London, apply today.

Email your CV to

mark@actionstaffing.co.uk

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+44 7428 606908