Deputy Nursery Manager — Lead & Develop in Oxford

Octave Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women

NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year

80% childcare discount (terms and cond

Job summary

Octave Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in the Oxford area to support the Nursery Manager with daily leadership and development of the nursery team.

The role requires leadership experience in an early years setting and a solid grounding in EYFS and safeguarding. You will collaborate with staff and parents to provide high-quality care and education, while maintaining a safe and stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing.
• The ability to work collaboratively and help maintain high standards across the setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate and support staff to deliver high standards of care and education.
• Ensure EYFS requirements, safeguarding standards and regulatory requirements are met.
• Support planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and colleagues.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment for children.
• Support staff development, performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team development

Education

Early years childcare qualification

Job description

Octave Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in the Oxford area to support the Nursery Manager with daily leadership and development of the nursery team.

The role requires leadership experience in an early years setting and a solid grounding in EYFS and safeguarding. You will collaborate with staff and parents to provide high-quality care and education, while maintaining a safe and stimulating environment.