Deputy Nursery Manager – Leading Nursery, Oxford
Location: Oxford
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: Circa £34,000 per year, negotiable depending on experience
Minimum qualification: Level 3 in Early Years Education and Childcare
About the role
A leading nursery in Oxford is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join its senior team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional who is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility. You will support the Nursery Manager in delivering high-quality childcare, leading the team and ensuring the nursery continues to provide an outstanding environment for children and families.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of Early Years practitioners.
- Ensure high standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained at all times.
- Support the planning and delivery of an engaging EYFS curriculum.
- Monitor children’s learning, development and progress.
- Build strong, positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Support with recruitment, induction, supervision and staff training.
- Help maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements and nursery policies.
- Ensure effective health and safety, safeguarding and risk management procedures.
- Support with room planning, staffing rotas and daily operations.
- Act as a positive role model and promote a strong nursery culture.
- Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and Childcare.
- Significant experience working in an early years setting.
- Previous experience in a senior, room leader, deputy or management role is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to motivate and support a team.
- A caring, professional and proactive approach.
- Strong parent-partnership and customer-service skills.
- A commitment to delivering outstanding care and education.
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary of around £34,000, negotiable depending on experience.
- Opportunity to work within a leading nursery in Oxford.
- Supportive leadership team and opportunities for career development.
- The chance to play a key role in shaping high-quality early years provision.
The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Deputy Nursery Manager – Leading Nursery, Oxford employer: Clarus Education
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