Deputy Nursery Manager
| Company: | Ethos Education |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £40,000 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Wandsworth |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Deputy Manager role available at a new nursery setting in Battersea!
We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at this wonderful nursery, that has recently opened a new setting in Battersea. You will be supporting the Nursery Manager as this nursery grows, and you will have site-wide responsibility.
This nursery is a great place to work, with a supportive senior leadership team, a real focus on staff wellbeing, and the understanding and acknowledgement that early years is hard work that deserves recognition. Many benefits are offered, including:
• Interest-free season ticket loans to help with your commute
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully funded further training, including PGCEs
• Discounted childcare
• Bonuses
• Access to an online GP
• Private health insurance
• Counselling and mental health support
• Good pension scheme
• 28 days holiday + 3 full paid training days per year
• Team social events
This is a full time and permanent Deputy Nursery Manager role to work Monday-Friday, salary ranging from £38k-£40k per annum. This nursery really cares about career development and progression, and always tries to promote internally first, so there will be opportunities to grow and progress into a Manager role down the line!
It's a really lovely setting, with 4 rooms based on age groups, dedicated indoor spaces, and garden access, and it is in a great area with some lovely parks really close by, Battersea Power Station a short walk away, and is easy to get to thanks to local tube and train stations, as well as local buses.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, it's essential you have experience in a similar role within a nursery, and that you hold a relevant Early Years or Childcare qualification. Excellent leadership skills, plus strong knowledge of early years processes and safeguarding is required.
You will build strong and effective relationships with colleagues, parents/carers, and external organisations, so strong communication skills are needed, and a great attitude and commitment towards EYFS is essential as you will be promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere within the nursery for both staff and children.
Further your early years career and support the leadership of a growing team as a Deputy Nursery Manager at this wonderful nursery setting in Battersea - apply now! Interviews will be taking place very soon.
Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.