Nursery Assistant Manager

Happy Nurses; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing childcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Nursery Assistant Manager. Candidates must have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in a managerial role. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, childcare support, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Additional leave

Casual dress

Childcare support

Company events

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Flexitime

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Profit sharing

Sick pay

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 childcare qualification alongside experience as a room leader or deputy.
• Recent experience in the UK Early Years sector is essential.
• Candidates must have a clean up-to-date DBS record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support nursery staff in daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS standards.
• Engage positively with parents and contribute ideas for improvement.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Nursery Assistant Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification alongside experience as a room leader or deputy.

You will join a warm, welcoming and relaxed closely‑knit team in a small informal, independent nursery in leafy, north Oxford with onsite parking and excellent bus connections. The nursery takes up to 30 children from 9 months to 5 years.

Ideal Candidate

• Have at least a Level 3 qualification, preferably experience of managing a team or a small setting.
• Attentive to detail in ensuring rigorous compliance with the EYFS.
• Possess good communication skills and empathy.
• Work efficiently and effectively within a strong, experienced team.
• Have an engaging and positive manner for interacting with parents.
• Contribute new ideas and approaches for improving the nursery.

Previous recent experience of the UK Early Years sector is essential for the role. All candidates must have a clean up‑to‑date DBS record.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent
• Pay: £32,500.00 – £35,000.00 per year
• Work authority: United Kingdom (required)

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Referral programme

Education

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

Driving Licence (preferred)

Application Process

Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.