Nursery Assistant Manager

1 week ago


Summertown OX, United Kingdom Happy Nurses Ltd Full time £32,500 - £35,000 per year

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.

The preferred candidate will:

  • 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 Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £32,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

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

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • 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)

Work Location: In person


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