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Nursery Manager

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Nursery Manager (Oxfordshire)

Salary: Up to £55,000 per year (DOE)
 Hours: 40 hours per week
 Setting: 125+ children | 50+ staff

About the Role

An exceptional opportunity to lead a large, prestigious nursery setting, focusing on strategic leadership, staff development, and maintaining outstanding standards of care and education.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversee daily operations
Lead, develop, and mentor a large team of 50 staff
Ensure outstanding EYFS provision across multiple rooms
Maintain safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted standards
Drive continuous improvement in quality and staff practice
Oversee recruitment, training, and staff development
Build strong relationships with parents and stakeholders
Manage curriculum planning, budgets, and resources
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead

Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (essential)
Proven experience managing large nursery settings
Experience leading and developing large teams
Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Why Apply

Salary up to £55,000
Lead a large, well-established, high-quality setting
Non-ratio role focused on leadership and development
Opportunity to make a significant impact at scale

Nursery Practitioner 

Salary: Up to £30,000 per year (DOE & hours)
 Hours: Up to 40 hours per week (flexible options available)

About the Role

Join a well-established nursery in the Culham area, working as part of a large and supportive team delivering high-quality care for children aged 0–5.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences
Support children’s development in line with EYFS
Create a safe and engaging environment
Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards
Work collaboratively within a larger nursery team

Requirements

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
Strong knowledge of EYFS
Previous UK nursery experience
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Why Apply

Salary up to £30,000
Flexible working options
Supportive and professional team environment
Opportunities for development and progression

Room Leader 

Salary: Up to £32,000 per year (DOE)
 Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Role

Take the lead in your own room within a well-established nursery, supporting your team and delivering high-quality Early Years provision.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage your designated room
Plan and deliver engaging EYFS activities
Supervise and support room staff
Act as Key Person for a group of children
Monitor and track children’s development
Build strong relationships with parents and families
Ensure safeguarding and health & safety compliance
Support team development and training

Requirements

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above (essential)
Experience in a Room Leader or senior practitioner role
Strong knowledge of EYFS and child development
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Why Apply

Salary up to £32,000
Lead your own room in a quality setting
Supportive management team
Clear progression opportunities

Why Apply Through ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd?

Competitive salaries across all roles
Opportunities from practitioner to senior leadership level
Supportive, high-quality nursery environments
Dedicated guidance throughout the recruitment process

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, we’d love to hear from you

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