Nursery Manager

Job Description Nursery Manager Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Brislington Part of Grandir UK Salary £31,096 to £44,720 (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 Brislington is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery 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 Brislington At Kiddi Caru Brislington, 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 * £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 * Bright, well‑resourced rooms designed to inspire hands‑on learning, creativity, and early years development. * Spacious, airy playrooms create a welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. * Extensive outdoor spaces encourage exploration, physical activity, imaginative play, and connection with nature. * Convenient Brislington location just off the A4, offering easy access for families commuting from Bristol, Keynsham, Saltford, and Bath. What will you be doing * Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children * Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development * Responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records * Facilitate 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 * Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice * Ensure that all staff develop and 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 including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets * 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. J-18808-Ljbffr