A rare and exciting opportunity has become available in our Didcot nursery!
Ready to Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Every Single Day?
Can you build an incredible team, support children to thrive, calm a room in chaos, and still happily join a teddy bears' picnic before lunchtime?
Are you the person others naturally turn to for advice, encouragement, and support?
If you're an experienced early years professional looking for a leadership role where you can genuinely shape a nursery, inspire a team, and help children get the very best start in life, then we'd love to hear from you.
At our nursery in Didcot, no two days are ever the same. One minute you'll be supporting a practitioner with a learning activity, the next you'll be celebrating a child's milestone achievement, welcoming a new family, mentoring a colleague, or helping to bring an exciting new idea to life.
We're a cosy, vibrant nursery with spacious learning environments, and beautiful outdoor gardens. Our children are curious, confident, and full of personality — and we're looking for a Deputy Manager who can help lead a team that matches their enthusiasm.
This isn't just another childcare job. It's an opportunity to be part of a nursery that values creativity, teamwork, ambition, and making every day memorable for children and staff alike.
What You'll Be Doing
- Working alongside the Nursery Managers to lead an exceptional nursery team
- Inspiring, motivating, and supporting practitioners to deliver outstanding experiences for children
- Being a role model for excellent practice across the nursery
- Creating a positive, happy, and inclusive environment where children and staff can flourish
- Supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing through high-quality early years education
- Building strong relationships with families and becoming a trusted point of contact
- Coaching and mentoring team members to help them reach their full potential
- Supporting staff training, inductions, supervisions, and professional development
- Helping maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, care, and compliance
- Taking responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence
- Driving new ideas, continuous improvement, and exciting opportunities for children and staff
We're Looking For Someone Who...
✔ Holds a minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
✔ Has experience in a senior early years position
✔ Knows the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements inside out
✔ Loves supporting and developing others
✔ Leads with positivity, confidence, and enthusiasm
✔ Can build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues
✔ Brings energy, creativity, and fresh ideas to the team
✔ Is passionate about providing outstanding early years experiences
You'll enjoy:
- A supportive and friendly management team
- A beautiful nursery environment with extensive outdoor learning opportunities
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- The chance to make a real impact on children's lives and the development of the nursery
- Access to Health Assured – an employee assistance programme
- Yearly uniform allowance bonus of £50
- Yearly flu jab voucher
- A joining incentive of up to £600 (half paid upfront and the remainder following successful completion of probation)
- A £500 Refer a Friend bonus
Safeguarding
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for more than just a job, and want the opportunity to lead, inspire, and help shape the future of a thriving nursery, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
