Job Title: Nursery Deputy Manager (Curriculum Lead)
Location: Earlsfield
Salary: £38,200.00
Start Date: November 2026
Reports to: Nursery Manager Direct Reports: Key Teachers, Senior Assistants, Assistants (when delegated)
Supports: Nursery Manager with site leadership, curriculum quality, and compliance.
The Deputy Manager (Curriculum Lead) is the second-in-command at the nursery, responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in site leadership, team development, and operational delivery.
As Curriculum Lead, the Deputy Manager ensures high-quality curriculum delivery aligned with Abacus Ark’s principles, mentors staff, oversees observations and assessments, and ensures strong learning experiences for all children. They also act as Manager in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
Why Join Abacus Ark Nursery?
· Curriculum delivery meets Abacus Ark pedagogical standards.
· Observations and assessments completed to required timelines and quality.
· Staff demonstrate strong teaching practice and continuous professional growth.
· Positive feedback from parents on communication and learning progress.
· Nursery achieves or maintains Good/Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
· Level 3 Early Years Educator (minimum); Level 5 or above preferred.
· Strong understanding of EYFS, curriculum planning, and child development.
· Experience in mentoring staff and supporting team development.
· Good knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
· Ability to lead in the Manager’s absence.
Three Generations Start Your Child’s Path to Future Success
AAbacus Ark was founded in 2012 by Anthony Ioannou, inspired by a long family tradition in early childhood education. His grandmother, Angela Carrington, opened Toddlers Inn Nursery School in St John’s Wood, where his mother Laura later helped expand the family’s vision for nurturing, play-based learning. It was also where Anthony began his own early years journey – an experience that shaped his understanding of the power of care, curiosity, and community.
After beginning his professional career in finance, Anthony was drawn back to his roots and lifelong passion for early childhood education. He founded Abacus Ark to combine the warmth and values of his family legacy with a modern, forward-thinking approach to learning.
In 2016, Anthony’s wife Moira joined Abacus Ark from a background in financial publishing and media sales. Starting in the classroom, she went on to become Nursery Manager, Operations Director, and now serves as Head of People and Culture – ensuring the family’s tradition of care and excellence continues in every setting.
Today, Anthony and Moira lead Abacus Ark together, proud to see their own children come through the nursery, continuing a three-generation legacy of family-led, child-centred education.
