Assistant Nursery Manager

Fabric Recruitment Ltd; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager in Woodstock to support a vibrant nursery team. The role requires leadership skills, a passion for early years education, and relevant qualifications. Candidates will manage daily nursery activities, promote a nurturing environment, and oversee health and safety standards. This is a prime opportunity for growth in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a nursery or childcare setting is ideal.
• Good understanding of Ofsted standards and safeguarding is essential.
• Organised, proactive, and a great communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Promote a safe, stimulating environment for children's development.
• Lead, inspire, and guide the team.
• Build relationships with children, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Manage staffing rotas and contribute to staff development.
• Oversee health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding standards.
• Maintain excellent records of child development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Passion for early years education

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications (minimum Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Nursery Manager — Woodstock — up to £34,000 DOE

Are you passionate about shaping little minds, supporting a thriving team, and taking the next step in your childcare career? We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our wonderful client's nursery team!

This role is perfect for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager seeking an exciting new challenge. It's also a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Room Leader ready to take the next step in their career—our client is committed to providing the training and development needed to help you thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in the day-to-day running of the nursery, helping set objectives and maintaining high standards.


• Promote a safe, stimulating environment that nurtures every child's personal, emotional, and social development.


• Lead, inspire and guide their amazing team, ensuring best practice is always at the heart of what we do.


• Build wonderful relationships with children, families, staff, and external agencies.


• Help manage staffing rotas, supervise training, and contribute to appraisals and staff development.


• Oversee health, safety, hygiene, and safeguarding standards, ensuring compliance and peace of mind for parents.


• Play a key part in maintaining their excellent records, from child development tracking to administrative processes.


• Be involved in fun out-of-hours events like parents\' evenings, fundraising, and team meetings.

About you

• You\'ll have a warm, caring approach and a real passion for early years education.


• Ideally, you\'ll have previous leadership or supervisory experience in a nursery or childcare setting.


• A good understanding of Ofsted standards and safeguarding is essential.


• You\'ll be organised, proactive, and a great communicator—someone who thrives in a team.


• Relevant childcare qualifications (minimum Level 3) are required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career within a supportive team, enjoy excellent development prospects, and make a genuine difference every day - apply today and take the next step