Deputy Nursery Manager - Term Time Only

Revive Education; Bicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Revive Education is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in Bicester for term-time-only hours. You will support daily preschool operations, lead staff development, and ensure high standards of care in line with EYFS requirements.

The role requires an experienced Early Years leader with safeguarding knowledge and a collaborative leadership style to foster a positive team culture and strong relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years leadership and management.
• Strong understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding.
• Organised, approachable leader with team development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the preschool.
• Work with leadership to support staff development.
• Ensure EYFS compliance and safeguarding.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Safeguarding

Nursery operations

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Term Time Only | Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26)

From £16.00 per hour | Term-Time Only

Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career whilst maintaining an excellent work-life balance?

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established preschool in Bicester that is seeking a Deputy Manager to join its dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing, child-centred setting where staff are genuinely valued, professional development is encouraged, and leadership plays a key role in shaping the future of the provision.

The preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years within a stimulating environment that promotes learning through play, creativity and exploration. With spacious indoor facilities, excellent outdoor learning areas, gardening spaces and a strong community feel, the setting offers an inspiring place for both children and staff to thrive.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the preschool, helping to maintain outstanding standards of care, education and safeguarding. You will work closely with the leadership team to support staff development, ensure compliance with EYFS requirements and build positive relationships with children and families.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within an Early Years leadership role and possess a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding responsibilities and nursery operations. You will be an organised, approachable and dependable leader who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a positive team culture.

This role is offered on a term-time-only basis, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The setting offers a competitive salary from £16.00 per hour depending on experience, four weeks paid holiday, pension scheme, bonus scheme, free on-site parking and ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional early years education and would like to join a supportive preschool where your leadership will make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person