At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children while supervising playroom staff in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, a certified Great Place to Work.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and a £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
- Other info: Dynamic nursery with excellent growth opportunities and a focus on wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 14.8 £ per hour.
Bowden Business Village, Harborough Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7SA, UK
Salary £13.50-£14.80 hourly (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 Market Harborough is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge 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.
This role is to cover maternity leave
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru:
- Part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another.
- 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.
- £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:
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Market Harborough is a purpose-built nursery and preschool, located over two floors. We incorporate the Hygge approach throughout our rooms and offer opportunities for children to use their imagination and curiosity through play.
- Well-Resourced Playrooms: Five newly decorated playrooms designed with high-quality, age-appropriate resources, toys, and activities that are safe, engaging, and support children’s development at every stage.
- Monthly Stay and Play Sessions: Good working relationships with parents and caregivers are extremely important to us. We host various activities and events to engage parents, with monthly stay and play sessions being a highlight.
- Garden Space: Each playroom has access to its own garden space, thoughtfully resourced for their age group and development, ensuring enjoyment all year round.
- Large outdoor area catering to all ages, featuring a fixed climbing frame, slide, mud kitchen, and a large sheltered sand area.
- Investigation garden for preschoolers to expand on the Curiosity Approach.
Ofsted: Our holistic dedication has resulted in a 'Good' Ofsted report and we are continuously working to provide excellent childcare and education.
Location: Our Kiddi Caru Market Harborough Day Nursery and Preschool is conveniently situated on the Bowden Business Village just off the A6, Harborough Road (near the McDonalds roundabout) on the edge of Market Harborough in Leicestershire. For those travelling by public transport, there is a Bus 44 stop just off the roundabout, a 2 minute walk away from the nursery school. If travelling by car, we have ample parking on our premises.
What will you be doing?
- Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery.
- Supporting and supervising playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
- Deploying staff effectively to ensure required standards are delivered and maintained.
- Ensuring the effective implementation of key person procedures and allocating children appropriately.
- Ensuring practice and provision meets the requirements of the EYFS.
- Providing professional and relevant feedback to parents and carers.
- Promoting the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
- Developing open and positive working relationships with staff.
- Ensuring all staff maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.
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.
- 24 hour remote GP appointments.
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies.
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year.
- 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. 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. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
Third in Charge (Maternity Leave) in Market Harborough employer: Grandir UK Limited
At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Market Harborough, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and child-focused employer that values the well-being and growth of our team. With flexible working options, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development, we create an environment where employees feel respected and empowered to thrive. Join us in a purpose-built nursery that fosters creativity and curiosity, all while enjoying a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance.
