Nursery Deputy Manager - Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 - £38,000 Per Year
Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3DB
Position: Nursery Deputy Manager / Deputy Nursery Manager
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time, Nursery Management / Early Years Childcare
Qualification Required: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification
Nursery Deputy Manager Job in Abingdon - £38,000 Per Year
Early Years Academy is recruiting an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Deputy Manager for an early years setting in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 3DB).
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager or ambitious Nursery Room Leader or Third in Charge looking to progress into a senior leadership position, offering a competitive salary of £38,000 per year.
If you’re searching for a Nursery Deputy Manager job in Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot, Radley or the surrounding Oxfordshire area, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a confident, organised and passionate early years professional who can support the Nursery Manager, inspire the nursery team and ensure children receive high-quality care and education.
Your Responsibilities
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running and management of the nursery.
- Lead, motivate and mentor a team of early years practitioners.
- Ensure the nursery delivers high-quality childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Maintain excellent safeguarding, child protection, health and safety standards.
- Support staff recruitment, induction, supervision and professional development.
- Assist with staff rotas, deployment and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Support children’s learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality early years practice.
- Help maintain Ofsted inspection readiness and support continuous quality improvement.
- Promote an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
- Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager’s absence, as required.
Requirements
- A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, as a minimum.
- Previous experience in a nursery leadership role, such as Room Leader, Third in Charge or Deputy Manager.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and safeguarding requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Confidence in supporting, mentoring and motivating a nursery team.
- A genuine passion for delivering high-quality early years education.
- A proactive, professional and positive approach to nursery management.
- Experience supporting Ofsted inspections, holding a Designated Safeguarding Lead qualification or completing further leadership training would be advantageous.
Salary and Working Hours
- Salary: £38,000 per annum.
- Hours: 40 hours per week.
- Full-time nursery management position.
- Opportunity to develop your leadership and management career.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
Apply for This Nursery Deputy Manager Job in Abingdon
Are you an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager or ambitious Room Leader ready to progress your early years career in Abingdon, Oxfordshire?
We would love to hear from you!
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Nursery Deputy Manager – Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 – £38,000 Per Year employer: Early Years Academy
Early Years Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where passionate childcare professionals can thrive. Located in Ilford, Redbridge, our nursery provides a nurturing environment not only for children but also for employees, with opportunities for mentorship and leadership development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in early education while enjoying competitive salaries and a collaborative team atmosphere.
