Deputy Nursery Manager / Third in Charge

Waltham Forest, Greater London

£16 - £18/hour

Location: Leytonstone, London (E11)
Salary: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour (Depending on experience)
Job Type: Part-Time leading to Full-Time/Flexible hours (Initial 6–8 month fixed term at 20 hours/week, increasing thereafter to 30–40 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Minimum 4 days per week (Highly flexible shifts available)
Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role?
Marylebone Services is proud to recruit for a small, established, and welcoming nursery in Leytonstone. We are seeking a dependable Deputy Manager / Third in Charge to join their tight-knit leadership team.
Whether you are a Senior Room Leader looking for career progression or an experienced Deputy Manager seeking a better work-life balance through flexible part-time hours, this role offers the perfect next step.
Why Join?

Great Pay: Competitive rate of £16.00 – £18.00 per hour.
Phased Hours: Start at 20 hours per week for the first 6–8 months. After this initial period, your hours will increase to 30–40 hours per week, tailored to your availability.
True Flexibility: Choose between early opening shifts or late closing shifts to suit your lifestyle.
Easy Commuting: Free, guaranteed on-site parking.
Supportive Culture: Work directly alongside a supportive Nursery Manager and Director in a stable, high-standard environment.

The Role
Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help oversee a small team and maintain high standards of care. Your daily duties will include:

Supporting the smooth, day-to-day running of the nursery.
Providing guidance, leadership, and motivation to practitioners.
Building strong, professional relationships with parents and families.
Helping staff with daily routines, room practice, and EYFS delivery.
Ensuring all safeguarding policies and nursery procedures are strictly followed.
Stepping up to take responsibility for the setting in the Manager’s absence.

About You
We are looking for a calm, organised, and reliable professional who leads by example. To be successful, you will need:

A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or higher).
Previous leadership experience in a nursery setting (e.g., Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, Third in Charge, or Deputy Manager).
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding regulations.
Excellent communication skills, fluent spoken and written English, and a professional attitude.
You must have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available).
Additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese or Turkish are highly valued to support a diverse community.

Please note: An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for this role.
If you are a dedicated Early Years professional looking for a rewarding leadership role with fantastic flexibility, Marylebone Services wants to hear from you

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