Assistant Deputy Nursery Manager

Banana Moon Day Nurseries

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Harlow, England, UK on site Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 21, 2026 Last posted May 21, 2026
Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Deputy Manager to join our team at Banana Moon Day Nurseries. As the Assistant Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the management with leadership of the team in the daily running of the nursery. Additionally, you will take on management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager or Deputy Manager.

One of your main responsibilities will be to act as a Room Leader, ensuring the smooth operation of your designated room. You will be responsible for adhering to Banana Moon policies and procedures, as well as meeting legislative requirements and following the education curriculum to deliver the highest possible inspection grading.

In this role, you will also support the training, mentoring, and supervision of the staff team, inspiring them to deliver ambitious practice. You will create a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for children and their families, where each child is encouraged and supported to flourish.

As an Assistant Deputy Manager, you will also play a role in promoting our nursery and building a first-class reputation. This includes engaging with the local community, marketing the nursery, and providing excellent customer care.

If you have a passion for early years education and care, hold a full and relevant level 3 qualification, and have at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience along with 1 year of leadership experience, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

- Full and relevant level 3 qualification.

- DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.

- Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate.

- Safeguarding training and qualification.

- Minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience.

- Minimum of 1 year's leadership experience.

Benefits

  • Employee discount of 50% is available for nursery placement, increasing to 75% after 1 year of service.
  • Ongoing training and opportunities for development
  • Curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of the staff, children and families
  • Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
  • Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
  • State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Pre-School children as well as our Parent App and tablets
  • On-site free parking
  • Walking distance from train station
About this role

Summary

Support nursery management, lead rooms, mentor staff, ensure high-quality care and compliance.

Job title

Assistant Deputy Nursery Manager

Experience level

2+ years post-qualifying, 1+ year leadership

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

early childhood education

Location requirements

Harlow, UK; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

level 3 qualificationDBS clearancepaediatric first aidsafeguardingleadership

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

nursery managementchildcareearly years educationleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Harlow, UK

On-site City