Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Kiddi Caru- Hanham Part of Grandir UK Salary £30,368 - £32,240 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews) Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Bristol Hanham, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our team.

You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru 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.

Core Benefits 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period Christmas and New Year shutdown Flexible working options available Big childcare discount £500 refer a friend bonus Company pension scheme with employer contributions Statutory Sick Pay from day 1 Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65 Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues About Our Nursery Our bright and airy nursery features four spacious rooms—Discoverers, Explorers, Creators and Inventors—designed to support children at every stage of development.

Each room is filled with natural light and high-quality, mostly natural resources to encourage learning and creativity. We are proud of our highly trained and dedicated team, many of whom hold Level 5 qualifications in Early Years education. They are committed to continually improving our nursery and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all children.

Our expansive outdoor space includes two large grassed areas, with free-flow access all year round so children can explore and enjoy the outdoors in all weathers. Location and Travel Not far from Hanham Methodist Church, our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool is located in a picturesque eco village near Hanham Hall.

We are lucky to be surrounded by green spaces and local parks, all within walking distance. As we are located near the local high street and ring road, we are a great options for commuting families traveling by car. We also have a café and gym next door for your convenience! What will you be doing Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required Keep costs in line with the agreed budget s Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks 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 The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service Even More Benefits Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets 24 hour remote GP appointments Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.

Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation 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.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. INDBR INDQJ