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Permanent

Nursery Manager

Wallingford
money-bag £30000 - £55000/annum
Posted Today

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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