Deputy Manager
On-site · Caterham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Deputy Manager wanted at Bright Horizons The Laurels Nursery in Caterham, Surrey. Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education; act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee day-to-day running, safeguarding and child-protection policies. Contribute to succession planning, training and professional development plans; maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and other professionals; support the nursery’s commercial success through retention, occupancy growth and budgeting. The role requires full and relevant Level 3+ Early Years qualification, leadership experience, and familiarity with regulatory inspections (Good/Outstanding). The post includes safeguarding responsibilities and is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS. Bright Horizons emphasizes HEART values and a supportive, inclusive culture, with benefits including a 75% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, pension and wellbeing resources. Candidates should be proficient in developing trust, communication with children and adults, and working within regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
- Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
- This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check
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