Deputy Nursery Manager
Willing care, Grove, Oxfordshire
Deputy Nursery Manager
£36500
Willing care, Grove, Oxfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 3bcb201e3f5e40a59b3fcab3398d2be3
Location ref: Grove, Oxfordshire
Full Job Description
They are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager, help lead the team, and play a central role in maintaining the warm, nurturing culture that sits at the heart of everything they do.,
- Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational running of the nursery
- Acting as a visible, hands-on leader - present on the floor and actively supporting the team
- Helping to maintain the nursery's warm, homely environment where children feel safe and happy at all times
- Overseeing EYFS delivery, ensuring activities and routines are engaging, consistent, and developmentally appropriate
- Making full use of the nursery's specially designed outdoor space to enrich children's daily experiences
- Supporting staff development, mentoring, and day-to-day team management
- Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required, maintaining strong leadership and continuity
Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential - Current experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge - essential
- A warm, nurturing leadership style that reflects the nursery's home-from-home ethos
- Solid understanding of EYFS and early childhood development
- Confident supporting and developing a nursery team
- Passionate about outdoor learning and making the most of well-designed outdoor environments
- Reliable, organised, and a strong communicator with families and staff alike, If you hold a Level 3 or above, have experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge, and share a genuine passion for creating happy, safe environments for children, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch confidentially.
Up to £36,500 per annum | Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Up to £36,500 per annum - Annual leave increasing with service
- Training & development opportunities
- Team events
- Company pension scheme
- Uniform provided
- On-site parking
- A nursery with a truly special outdoor space