Deputy Nursery Manager
Closing in 5 days (14 October 2025 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 12 Point 15 (£15.56 per hour)
Employer: Little Oaks Nursery - St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time, Part time
Closing date: 14 October 2025 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
- permanent contract
- 25.5 hours – 37 hours per week (3-5 days)
- The hours per week are flexible for the right candidate between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm, but it does need to be all year round
- Salary: Grade 12 Point 15 (£15.56 per hour)
- Start date to be agreed
What will I be doing?
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.
Job Summary:
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 carers, 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.
- Encouraging and praising children’s development and achievements.
- Assisting in maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
To apply for this role, you must hold at least a Level 3 Childcare qualification
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!
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.
DBS check
Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references.
Supporting documents and information
Visits to Little Oaks Nursery are encouraged.
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 Tuesday 14 October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 21 October 2025 (am)
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.