Nursery Manager

Hours Per Week: 40

One shiny wet nose, two big furry ears, two big goggly eyes!, if you know what this is or the rest this story you are the person we are looking for...

Kiddi Caru in Downend (Downend Road), part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a reliable Nursery Manager with Level 3 or above in Early Years to provide professional leadership and ensure that the nursery runs effectively each day. 

Join us and enjoy the following a host of attractive benefits including:

• Flexible working with the option to work:
• 40 hours across 5 days.
• 40 hours across 4 days.
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus.
• Generous discount on childcare.
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period. 
•  ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you.
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash. 
• 24/7 remote GP appointments.
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy.
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams.
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do. 
• Working within a setting that has just been newly refurbished and had a whole host of new equipment.

What will you be doing:

The nursery that has just gained a GOOD from OFSTED in May 2024, we are looking for someone to push the quality to that next level by...

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Ensuring that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Being responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records.
• Facilitate any further inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
• Agree and deliver occupancy targets.
• Recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and appraising all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practices.
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers. 

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.