Job Description

Senior Nursery Manager

RAFAKidz Brize Norton OX18 3LX

33829 - 35607 38 hours per week

Plus annual performance bonus

We offer

Subsidised childcare to all permanent staff Refer a Friend bonus Time off over the Christmas period Onsite Gyms at set locations Cycle to Work Scheme
Our RAFAKidz Family

Just like our children, our waiting lists are growing! In each of our 21 settings we create experiences that are special, unique and child focused. Our staff are specially selected for their loving and caring nature, as well as their expertise. The needs of military families are unique, and at RAFAKidz we take extra care to make sure those needs are met.?For every child that comes through the doors of RAFAKidz, no matter their ability, background or circumstances you could?provide experiences and opportunities that will help them be confident and reach their potential.

About the role

All children are special but at RAFAKidz we believe our children are extra special. RAFAKidz is one of the chosen providers of nursery services to the RAF (Royal Air Force).? Our nursery at RAF Brize Norton (Carterton) is one of 21 settings in the RAFAKidz family. The nursery itself has around 130 children with spaces in continued demand, supported by a team of circa 60 employees.??

This role combines managing the nursery at Brize Norton whilst also being a support and role model for our other Nursery Managers in the local area. This is an ideal position for a Nursery Manager looking to take the next step in their career, who in the longer term might be working towards a regional role whilst still being situated primarily at your base site of Brize Norton.

Working closely with the Director of Operations and Operations Managers, you will strategically instill the vision, mission, core values and standards of excellence of RAFAKidz in partnership with the Nursery Managers whom you are supporting in your role as Senior Nursery Manager. Key objectives include;

Ensuring that each Nursery provides a child centered environments with high standards
of physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children.

That the NMs in your region manage the day-to-day running of their Nursery business and people management. Supervise, support and lead the professional development of the NMs regarding the standards of quality and practices required by EYFS and The Statutory Framework and to strive to become a flagship of good practice for the sector. Ensuring sustainable Nursery businesses within your region through both knowledge and understanding of the sector, and the effective management of finances and employees in relation to the occupancy levels. Supporting the NMs in managing the effective, customer focused delivery of a front-line service.
It is highly recommended that you read the application pack and role profile which is avaialble to download on our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

Please do review the complete job description for the full overview of requirements, but if you're looking for a real opportunity to be part of our growth journey and help us specifically support our valued RAF community, please do apply. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call us on 0800 081 2361

? This post requires a satisfactory, enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check on appointment and every three years thereafter.??As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders and abilities

Apply via our website www.rafakidz.org.uk

Closing date

8am Friday 25 July

1

ststage interviews

Tuesday 29 July

Assessment day

Wednesday 6 August

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,829.00-35,607.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Carterton OX18 3LX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Senior Leadership: 2 years (required) Nursery Manager: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Early Years Qualifications (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025