Deputy Nursery Manager (4-Day Week)


Company:	Marylebone Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£31,750 to £34,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of Westminster
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

Location: Marylebone, Central London (W1U)

Salary: £31,750 - £34,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Room-based

This is a full-time opportunity offering a fantastic work-life balance with a 4-day working week. Shifts operate between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Marylebone Services is delighted to assist a brand-new, small Montessori-inspired nursery in Marylebone, London (W1U), in finding a qualified, experienced, and dedicated full-time Deputy Manager to work closely alongside the Nursery Manager.

This charming, family-focused boutique nursery caters to a maximum of 29 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a warm, calm, and natural environment combining Montessori principles with Forest School learning.

The Role

The position offers a perfect blend of hands-on early years care and leadership. It is predominantly room-based, focused on supporting practitioners and overseeing daily practice. However, Thursdays are completely dedicated to administrative and managerial responsibilities out of the rooms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £31,750 - £34,000

• Desirable 4-day working week structure

• Dedicated admin day every Thursday

• Supportive, warm, and highly collaborative team environment

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and training

The nursery is actively interviewing candidates now. If you are an inspiring leader ready to take on an exciting role in the W1U area, please apply today!

Essential requirements

• Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent recognised UK childcare qualification). • Experience: Proven experience working within a leadership or senior role (e.g., Third-in-Charge, Room Leader, or Deputy) within a UK nursery setting. Montessori experience or a genuine interest in Montessori education is highly desirable. • Compliance: A clear Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo a new one). • Right to Work: Valid, unrestricted right to work in the UK. • Skills: Strong team leadership, excellent communication, and sharp organizational abilities.

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