Deputy Nursery Manager
Closing in 17 days (25 September 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 12 Point 15 (£15.56 per hour)
Employer: St Mary’s CEVC Primary School
Location: Little Oaks Nursery, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 7LX
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 25 September 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
37 hours per week, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm – all year round (permanent contract)
The hours per week could be flexible for the right candidate
Salary: Grade 12 Point 15 (£15.56 per hour)
Start date to be agreed
Are you passionate about early childhood development and ready to take on a leadership role? Little Oaks Nursery is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dedicated team to contribute to the growth and success of our nurturing setting.
What will I be doing?
As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day activities and provide exemplary care to our children. Your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND needs.
- Establishing strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring effective communication.
- Support, supervise and train nursery staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice and develop open and positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
- Assisting in maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring the highest standards of health and
safety
What is in it for me?
As a Somerset Council employee working at Little Oaks Nursery, you can access a wide range of staff benefits. These include:
- A very generous 50% discount at Little Oaks Nursery for your child aged 2 – 4 years
- Comprehensive CPD – dedicated INSET days
- Nursery closure of 2 weeks at Christmas and at least 2 weeks during the school summer break, as well as an allocation of annual leave
- Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing
- The Somerset Council ‘My Staff Shop’ will give you access to thousands of discounts, savings and deals for some of your favourite places!
DBS check
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references.
Supporting documents and information
The successful candidate will be given a comprehensive induction, and supported to flourish in an environment which promotes each staff member to be the best version of themselves.
Visits to Little Oaks Nursery are encouraged.
To apply for this role, you must hold at least a Level 3 Childcare qualification
All applications should be submitted using the Somerset Council application form. Application packs can be downloaded from our school website.
Alternatively, please contact Mrs Caroline Dibble, School Business Manager, St Mary’s CEVC Primary School and Little Oaks Nursery, by telephone: 01278 422691 or email: office@stmarysbridgwater.co.uk
Closing Date: Noon on Thursday 25 September 2025
Interviews: Thursday 2 October 2025 (am)