Nursery Manager
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Coronation Road, Park of Grandir UK
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £40,000- £44,720 a year, Full time, Permanent, Regular pay reviews
Lead our Coronation Road Nursery
Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Downend is looking for a full-time Nursery Manager to lead the team, set high standards and run the nursery day to day.
Why You'll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Coronation Road
You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.
What you will get
- Maternity and adoption leave at full pay for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave at full pay for 4 weeks
- Childcare discount of 50%
- Company pension, with Grandir contributing 3%
- Parental bereavement leave, up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave, up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave, up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
- 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- The Grand Event: up to an extra week of annual leave for a significant life event, after 2 years' service
- Flexible working options available
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts, including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S and major supermarkets
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
- Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise your team to deliver high-quality childcare
- Set high standards for the nursery's environment, resources and experiences
- Make sure every child has rich, stimulating experiences suited to their age and stage
- Run the nursery's admin, including children's records, ordering, inventories and personnel records
- Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and act on their recommendations
- Keep the nursery compliant, with suitably trained staff and relevant first aid qualifications
- Agree and deliver occupancy targets
- Make sure your team builds friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers
- A full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above
- Experience leading a team in an early years setting, as a nursery manager, early years manager or deputy nursery manager
- Deputy nursery managers ready to step up are welcome to apply
Our Facilities
Our nursery offers welcoming indoor playrooms and three outdoor gardens, providing staff with varied spaces to support children’s learning and development.
Activities & Outings
Staff deliver a range of engaging activities, from creative play and sports to local outings, helping children learn through new experiences.
Our Location
Based in Downend, Bristol, our nursery is conveniently located for staff travelling from surrounding areas.
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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Skills Required
- Full and relevant Level 3 early years qualification or above
- Experience leading a team in an early years setting as a nursery manager, early years manager, or deputy nursery manager
- Enhanced DBS check
- Relevant first aid qualifications for nursery staff compliance
What We Do
Grandir UK operates a family of more than 95 nurseries across England, bringing together multiple nursery brands and community-based settings. It provides full-day childcare and Early Years Education for babies, toddlers and preschool children, supported by geographical clusters, functional specialists and a support office in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Its mission centers on delivering outstanding-quality childcare and exceptional early-years care tailored to each child.
