Your Manager has already climbed the ladder you're looking at.
She started as an unqualified practitioner.
Progressed through early years.
Moved into Deputy management.
And now leads this Wimbledon nursery after more than a decade with the wider organisation.
That's probably one of the strongest things we can tell you about this Deputy Nursery Manager job in Wimbledon.
Because when an employer talks about progression, it's useful to see somebody who's actually done it.
Tiny Tots Recruitment is looking for an experienced early years leader to become the second-in-command at a well-established nursery on Pelham Road.
This is a proper Deputy role
The setting currently has around 52 registered places and a team of approximately 22 childcare staff, supporting children from babies through to preschool.
So you'll have genuine nursery-wide responsibility.
You'll work closely with the Nursery Manager to:
Support the effective day-to-day running of the nursery Maintain consistently high standards of care and education Lead, supervise and develop practitioners Support staff training and appraisals Identify individual development needs Maintain positive relationships across the team Ensure children receive stimulating, age-appropriate experiences Support strong EYFS practice Build effective relationships with parents and carers Help resolve concerns promptly and professionally Support the nursery in achieving occupancy targets Step confidently into additional leadership responsibility when required
Those are responsibilities taken directly from the employer's exact Pelham Road Deputy Manager recruitment.
There's been a lot of positive change here
This is also quite an interesting point in the nursery's story.
Recent family feedback describes a noticeable change in the setting following new management, with parents commenting positively on improved community, staff morale, professionalism and the range of experiences children receive.
For a Deputy, that creates an interesting opportunity.
You're not walking into a leadership team that's standing still.
You're joining a setting that has already been through a period of change and is now building on that momentum.
Children actually get out into Wimbledon
One of the things families repeatedly mention is how regularly children leave the nursery to explore the local community.
Recent outings have included:
Local parks Farms The fire station The supermarket Local community spaces
alongside Forest School experiences and activities within the nursery.
The setting itself is based in a renovated period home with a spacious garden and dedicated areas supporting children from babies through to preschool.
Its wider provision includes:
Forest School
Growing and gardening
Sport
SENCO support
A dedicated library
and a home-from-home approach.
It's currently rated Good
The nursery's latest Ofsted judgement is Good, and the employer highlights the inspection's recognition of its educational provision, safe environment and focus on children's wellbeing.
For an incoming Deputy, that's a useful position to start from.
There are standards already in place, but still plenty of scope for somebody ambitious to contribute to the nursery's continued development.
What you'll need
You'll need a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
The exact Pelham Road Deputy vacancy confirms that Level 3 or above is required.
You'll also need:
Significant nursery experience Previous leadership responsibility Strong EYFS knowledge Excellent safeguarding understanding Confidence supervising and developing staff Good communication with parents Strong organisation The ability to make decisions when the Nursery Manager is unavailable A supportive leadership style without avoiding accountability
This could suit an experienced Deputy Manager.
It could also be a sensible next move for a particularly strong Third in Charge who is already taking significant nursery-wide responsibility.
The current employment package
The employer's current Pelham Road recruitment confirms:
33 days' annual leave including bank holidays Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options Significant childcare discount £500 refer-a-friend bonus Employer-contribution pension Statutory Sick Pay from day one Life assurance Additional wellbeing day Enhanced maternity and adoption leave Four weeks' fully paid paternity leave Paid parental bereavement leave Paid compassionate leave Paid miscarriage leave 24-hour remote GP appointments Medical cashback including dental and physiotherapy Retail, supermarket, cinema and gym discounts Tailored in-house training Genuine career progression opportunities
The setting itself is at 71 Pelham Road, SW19, close to central Wimbledon and operates Monday to Friday.
If you're looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager job in Wimbledon, Deputy Early Years Manager role in SW19 or your next nursery leadership move in South West London, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Tiny Tots Recruitment for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.