Deputy Manager

63 Downend Rd, Downend, Bristol BS16 5UF, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday, 9 October 2026 at 05:00

Deputy Nursery Manager

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Downend Road, Bristol

Salary: £28,288 - £31,200 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews

Hours: Full-time

Part of Grandir UK

Are you an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leading a team and providing children with the best possible start in life?

At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery on Downend Road, we are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of our nursery.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support a dedicated team and help create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team.
• Ensuring high standards of care, education and safeguarding.
• Supporting the delivery of engaging activities in line with the EYFS.
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Supporting staff training, development and performance.
• Ensuring nursery policies, health and safety procedures and Ofsted requirements are met.
• Helping to create a positive, welcoming environment for children, families and colleagues.

What are we looking for?

• A relevant Level 3 childcare qualification or above.
• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Previous leadership experience, ideally as a Room Leader or Deputy Manager.
• A good understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for early years education.

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
• £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

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
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• 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.

63 Downend Rd, Downend, Bristol BS16 5UF, UK

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