Nursery Manager
21 days ago
Oxford
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