Job Description
Job Description\n
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\nWhere little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.\n
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\nWe are looking for a Relief Nursery Manager to join our relief team at Kiddie Capers Childcare. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support across our nurseries in East and West Sussex, helping to ensure continuity of care and operations when a setting is without a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager. This may be due to vacancies, sickness absence, annual leave, or other periods of absence.\n
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\nSalary & Hours:\n
\n£40,160.00 per annum (base salary of £36,000 per annum plus flexibility allowance of £4,160.00 per annum)\n
\n40 hours Monday-Friday\n
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\nJob Requirements\n
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\nExperience of working in a Nursery Management position (ideally as a Nursery Manager)\n
\nExcellent communication skills\n
\nStrong leadership skills\n
\nAdaptable and resilient\n
\nConfident decision-maker with sound judgement\n
\nStrong organisational skills\n
\nProfessional, reliable and accountable\n
\nWillingness and flexibility to travel between settings and adapt to changing business needs\n
\nRemains calm and effective under pressure\n
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\nJob Responsibilities\n
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\nProvide leadership and operational support appropriate to the role being covered, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the nursery when acting as Nursery Manager or supporting the Nursery Manager when acting in a Deputy capacity\n
\nLead, motivate and develop nursery teams, ensuring effective staff deployment and appropriate staffing ratios\n
\nOversee the delivery of the EYFS, ensuring children receive high-quality learning experiences in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment\n
\nAct as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained\n
\nMaintain accurate safeguarding records and liaise with external agencies and professionals when required\n
\nEnsure compliance with Ofsted requirements, legislation, nursery policies, health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements\n
\nMonitor planning, observations and assessments to ensure children's individual learning, development and wellbeing needs are met\n
\nBuild positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals, promoting effective partnership working\n
\nSupport continuous improvement, quality assurance processes and inspection readiness across all settings\n
\nOversee nursery systems, records and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, confidential and up to date\n
\nMonitor food hygiene, cleaning schedules, accident and incident reporting, medication records and compliance documentation\n
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\nJob Benefits\n
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\nPrivate Healthcare\n
\n34 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service\n
\nA dedicated “Me” Day after probation\n
\nCompany sick pay\n
\nDiscounts across retail, leisure and utilities\n
\nTermly Employee Appreciation Incentives\n
\nWellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme\n
\nDiscounted childcare across all our sites\n
\nDevelopment opportunities in a rapidly growing company\n
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\nPay: £40,160.00 per year\n
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\nWork Location: In person
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\nWhere little moments make big futures. Be part of a team that helps children discover the world around them through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You’ll work in a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are heard, your professional development is supported, and your work truly makes an impact.\n
\n
\nWe are looking for a Relief Nursery Manager to join our relief team at Kiddie Capers Childcare. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support across our nurseries in East and West Sussex, helping to ensure continuity of care and operations when a setting is without a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager. This may be due to vacancies, sickness absence, annual leave, or other periods of absence.\n
\n
\nSalary & Hours:\n
\n£40,160.00 per annum (base salary of £36,000 per annum plus flexibility allowance of £4,160.00 per annum)\n
\n40 hours Monday-Friday\n
\n
\nJob Requirements\n
\n
\nExperience of working in a Nursery Management position (ideally as a Nursery Manager)\n
\nExcellent communication skills\n
\nStrong leadership skills\n
\nAdaptable and resilient\n
\nConfident decision-maker with sound judgement\n
\nStrong organisational skills\n
\nProfessional, reliable and accountable\n
\nWillingness and flexibility to travel between settings and adapt to changing business needs\n
\nRemains calm and effective under pressure\n
\n
\nJob Responsibilities\n
\n
\nProvide leadership and operational support appropriate to the role being covered, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the nursery when acting as Nursery Manager or supporting the Nursery Manager when acting in a Deputy capacity\n
\nLead, motivate and develop nursery teams, ensuring effective staff deployment and appropriate staffing ratios\n
\nOversee the delivery of the EYFS, ensuring children receive high-quality learning experiences in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment\n
\nAct as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained\n
\nMaintain accurate safeguarding records and liaise with external agencies and professionals when required\n
\nEnsure compliance with Ofsted requirements, legislation, nursery policies, health and safety standards, and regulatory requirements\n
\nMonitor planning, observations and assessments to ensure children's individual learning, development and wellbeing needs are met\n
\nBuild positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals, promoting effective partnership working\n
\nSupport continuous improvement, quality assurance processes and inspection readiness across all settings\n
\nOversee nursery systems, records and documentation, ensuring information is accurate, confidential and up to date\n
\nMonitor food hygiene, cleaning schedules, accident and incident reporting, medication records and compliance documentation\n
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\nJob Benefits\n
\n
\nPrivate Healthcare\n
\n34 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service\n
\nA dedicated “Me” Day after probation\n
\nCompany sick pay\n
\nDiscounts across retail, leisure and utilities\n
\nTermly Employee Appreciation Incentives\n
\nWellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme\n
\nDiscounted childcare across all our sites\n
\nDevelopment opportunities in a rapidly growing company\n
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\nPay: £40,160.00 per year\n
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\nWork Location: In person
Nursery Relief Manager in Haywards Heath employer: Kiddie Capers Childcare
At Kiddie Capers Childcare Fishersgate, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. Our supportive work culture encourages innovative ideas and provides ample opportunities for development, all within a unique outdoor setting that enhances the learning experience for both staff and children. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.
