Job Description
Deputy Nursery Manager – Full-Time | Wimbledon Nursery
Join The Orchard Day Nursery as Deputy Manager and help lead a caring, creative team. Up to £39,847, free lunch, and great staff perks.
Location: The Orchard Day Nursery – Wimbledon (SW19)
Salary: Up to £39,847 per year (DOE)
Hours: 40 hrs/week | Monday–Friday
Qualification: Level 3+ DfE-approved
Join our friendly team at The Orchard Day Nursery and lead with care and confidence! We’re seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager with strong leadership skills and long-term experience in a nursery management role.
What You’ll Do
• Support daily operations and staff development
• Deliver engaging, high-quality EYFS learning
• Oversee safeguarding, training, and compliance
• Build positive relationships with families and colleagues
What We Offer
• Competitive salary + annual reviews
• Staff childcare discount
• Paid holidays & free lunch daily
• Health & wellbeing support
• Ongoing leadership training & development
The Orchard Day Nursery Wimbledon is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you’re a motivated, experienced leader ready to make a difference, apply today.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.