(BE) Nursery Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,556 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Subsidised Childcare, Healthcare Cash Back, Virtual GP, Gym Discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wallingford, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | RAFA Kidz Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Nursery Deputy Manager
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
£31556 38 hours per week
Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF
Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being redeployed)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit
Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards
If you’re a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Benson is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with trips out, picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.
About the role
You will be working closely with Michelle, our Nursery Manager, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. You will bring with you strong knowledge of Early Years, together with the appropriate qualifications, along with a nurturing personality and a desire to achieve the absolute best outcomes for our children. Ideally you will have previous experience in either a deputy or management role and be confident undertaking additional responsibilities to cover the Nursery Manager role from time to time (holidays etc) Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements. This is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
Come and meet us!
We welcome enquires and visits so please do contact us if you’d like to come and view the nursery and find out more about the role. Please call 01491 352290
To apply
Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk Closing date Thursday 14 May however interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying.
RAFAKidz Nursery, RAF Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA
£31556 38 hours per week
Why you should consider a career with RAFAKidz, a multi award winning nursery group and the largest provider of early years childcare to the RAF
Enhanced childcare discount of 40% for permanent employees
Healthcare cash back for you and your children to cover prescription, dental and optician costs
Free access to virtual GP
Health and Stress Support plus gym discount
Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus payments
Generous leave with time off to relax and recharge over the Christmas period
Group Associate Membership – savings and discounts on household bills and more!
Guaranteed transfer to another nursery (for spouses and families being redeployed)
Preparing for promotion? We pay travel and overnight expenses to allow you to experience another of our fabulous settings
First Stage Informal Telephone Interviews – let’s get to know each other before arranging a visit
Opportunities to attend gala evenings to celebrate our big nominations and wins together!
About us
2025 was a phenomenal year for RAFAKidz! Our special awards include
Nursery Group of the Year Nursery World
Medium Sized Nursery Group of the Year National NMT Nursery Awards
Outdoor Learning Environment National NMT Nursery Awards
If you’re a talented, passionate and dedicated childcare professional looking for your next step, our welcoming and warm nursery at RAFAKidz Benson is the place for you! With our friendly team and small room sizes we can offer exciting experiences every day. Our little RAFAKidz family are always busy with trips out, picnics, parties and outdoor learning. For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances, we provide experiences that will help them be confident and reach their full potential.
About the role
You will be working closely with Michelle, our Nursery Manager, to strengthen and grow the quality of our care and our team. You will bring with you strong knowledge of Early Years, together with the appropriate qualifications, along with a nurturing personality and a desire to achieve the absolute best outcomes for our children. Ideally you will have previous experience in either a deputy or management role and be confident undertaking additional responsibilities to cover the Nursery Manager role from time to time (holidays etc) Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements. This is available to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk
Come and meet us!
We welcome enquires and visits so please do contact us if you’d like to come and view the nursery and find out more about the role. Please call 01491 352290
To apply
Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk Closing date Thursday 14 May however interviews are ongoing and we may close this advert early so please do not delay in applying.