Deputy Nursery Manager for Oldbury
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,500 to £30,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Oldbury, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambassadors Resourcing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ARN155 |
Summary
Ambassadors Resourcing is looking to recruit a dedicated, inspiring deputy manager for a permanent position on behalf of a wonderful family run, 48 place day nursery in Oldbury. The role requires the successful candidate to undertake administrative and managerial tasks as well as being primarily room based, responsible for up to 10 of their own key children. The position will be full-time for 40 hours a week, between the hours of 7am-6pm. There could be an opportunity to work the 40 hours over 4 days. The salary will be in the region of £27,500-£30,500 depending on experience. Previous managerial experience is desirable.
Job Description
• The successful Deputy Manager will:
• Show a committed and inspired approach to ensuring all children aged 0-5
years receive excellent care, safety and well-planned play & learning
experiences which meet the individual needs of all the children and support all
aspects of the EYFS curriculum at all times, and support other team member to
do the same
• Have a sound knowledge of the EYFS
• Confidently and enthusiastically take on the role of a key person for up to 10
children
• Efficiently undertake administrative and managerial tasks such as, managing
staff training, staff supervisions, peer observations, updating period reports,
producing newsletters, planning events and parent workshops
• Engage in excellent communication with the manager, team, parents/carers,
other professionals
• Actively promote & support the safeguarding of all children, ensuring that the
policies and procedures of the day nursery are observed and their
responsibilities are understood
Requirements
Essential:
• Level 3 in Child Care and Education or the equivalent
• A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 or the equivalent in English
• The ability to speak fluent English, as this post is covered by Part 7 of the
Immigration Act (2016)
• An enhanced DBS and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and have a
legal right to work in the country
• Two acceptable reference checks from previous employers, including from a
childcare & education setting, or educational institutions from the last 2 years
• An in-person interview which will include questions about safeguarding and the
candidate’s understanding of working with children
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to Check a Teacher’s Record & an online search as part of Ambassadors Resourcing Safer Recruitment checks
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Candidates are required to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview
Desirable:
• Previous managerial experience
• DSL training
• SENCO training
• A current Paediatric First Aid certificate
• A current Food Hygiene certificate
Ambassadors Resourcing
• Ambassadors Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects all candidates to share this commitment
• Ambassadors Resourcing has been evaluated as the number 1 supplier of
Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Nursery Staff with Birmingham, Sandwell
and Wolverhampton City Council since August 2017. This evaluation takes
into consideration price, quality and social value!
• Ambassadors Resourcing has been helping staff in the childcare and
education sector find short, long term and permanent jobs for 19 years, to
great success
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Ambassadors Resourcing that operates as an employment business
Job Description
• The successful Deputy Manager will:
• Show a committed and inspired approach to ensuring all children aged 0-5
years receive excellent care, safety and well-planned play & learning
experiences which meet the individual needs of all the children and support all
aspects of the EYFS curriculum at all times, and support other team member to
do the same
• Have a sound knowledge of the EYFS
• Confidently and enthusiastically take on the role of a key person for up to 10
children
• Efficiently undertake administrative and managerial tasks such as, managing
staff training, staff supervisions, peer observations, updating period reports,
producing newsletters, planning events and parent workshops
• Engage in excellent communication with the manager, team, parents/carers,
other professionals
• Actively promote & support the safeguarding of all children, ensuring that the
policies and procedures of the day nursery are observed and their
responsibilities are understood
Requirements
Essential:
• Level 3 in Child Care and Education or the equivalent
• A minimum of GCSE Grade 4 or the equivalent in English
• The ability to speak fluent English, as this post is covered by Part 7 of the
Immigration Act (2016)
• An enhanced DBS and Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and have a
legal right to work in the country
• Two acceptable reference checks from previous employers, including from a
childcare & education setting, or educational institutions from the last 2 years
• An in-person interview which will include questions about safeguarding and the
candidate’s understanding of working with children
Shortlisted candidates will be subject to Check a Teacher’s Record & an online search as part of Ambassadors Resourcing Safer Recruitment checks
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exemptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Candidates are required to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview
Desirable:
• Previous managerial experience
• DSL training
• SENCO training
• A current Paediatric First Aid certificate
• A current Food Hygiene certificate
Ambassadors Resourcing
• Ambassadors Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and expects all candidates to share this commitment
• Ambassadors Resourcing has been evaluated as the number 1 supplier of
Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Nursery Staff with Birmingham, Sandwell
and Wolverhampton City Council since August 2017. This evaluation takes
into consideration price, quality and social value!
• Ambassadors Resourcing has been helping staff in the childcare and
education sector find short, long term and permanent jobs for 19 years, to
great success
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Ambassadors Resourcing that operates as an employment business