Nursery Manager – Oxfordshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £55,000 per year (depending on experience and qualifications)
Location: Oxfordshire
Setting Size: 100+ children, 50+ staff members
About the Role:
An exceptional leadership opportunity to manage a large, prestigious nursery setting with 100+ children and a team of 50 staff members. This non-ratio, non-office-based role focuses predominantly on developing staff practice and enhancing the quality of provision on a daily basis.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
- Level 3 or above in Early Years/Childcare (UK recognised)
- Proven experience managing large nursery settings (100+ children preferred)
- Strong track record of leading and developing large teams (30+ staff)
- Comprehensive understanding of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding
- Excellent strategic leadership and organizational skills
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and operational management of a large nursery
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 50 staff members
- Ensure consistently outstanding EYFS provision across multiple rooms
- Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted standards
- Drive continuous improvement in staff practice and provision quality
- Manage staff recruitment, training, and development programs
- Build strong relationships with parents, families, and stakeholders
- Oversee curriculum development and assessment processes
- Monitor and manage budgets and resources effectively
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
Why Apply:
- Exceptional salary up to £55,000
- Lead a large, well-established, prestigious setting
- Non-ratio role focused on strategic leadership and staff development
- Opportunity to make significant impact on a large team
- Professional and rewarding working environment
Ready to Apply?
Contact ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd
01865 817150