Deputy Nursery Manager – Leading Nursery, Oxford

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

• Full-time, permanent position.
• 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.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step into senior leadership, please submit your CV via marianne@clarus-education.co.uk

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. 

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. 

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