Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Overview

Dragonflies Day Nursery is coming to Sutton in 2025, and we are excited to recruit our Senior Team as we prepare for the opening of Sutton’s newest nursery.

Dragonflies Nursery is proud to be a part of Oru Sutton; a landmark workspace, leisure, and destination space in the heart of Sutton High Street, creating a nurturing environment for people to connect and thrive in their work and personal lives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join during the pre-opening phase of the nursery and to work within a unique environment where wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of the business.

As the sister nursery to Dragonflies Ditcham, the successful candidates will be part of a wider team of inspirational and dedicated early years professionals, able to access the support and networking opportunities we know are so important to continuous development and teamwork.

As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Nursery Manager in all aspects of the nursery’s operation. You will help lead the team, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safety for all children. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culture and educational approach of a new nursery, contributing your ideas and expertise to create a truly special place for children to learn and grow.

Our new Deputy Nursery Manager will be joining us at a time when marketing, building relationships with families and the wider community, and establishing an effective team who can provide exceptional care and education from day one of opening are of utmost importance! This is a hands-on role with plenty of variety and will suit someone with a wide range of skills and experiences who thrives in a busy environment.

To be successful at shortlisting, applicants must be able to demonstrate:

1. Experience of working with children from 0 - 5 with an excellent understanding of the EYFS
2. Successful marketing initiatives
3. Sound commercial awareness
4. Strong leadership skills and experience
5. Excellent attention to detail

We know the commitment and dedication required to run a successful day nursery, with a happy staff team and excellent outcomes for children. The Deputy Nursery Manager opportunity provides the following benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus scheme
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Wellbeing services
5. Training and Development
6. Leadership Coaching

Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, and an enhanced DBS check will be required. A certificate of good conduct may be required for applicants who have lived/worked overseas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person