Salary £26,520-£30,368 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
⭐ Welcome bonus of £1000 (Terms and conditions apply participating nurseries only) ⭐
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Bradley Stoke 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 in Bristol
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
Our refurbished nursery on Webbs Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, features thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces that inspire curiosity and help children settle quickly.
The Acorn Room for babies provides a safe, spacious environment for crawling, exploring, and developing physical skills, with direct access to a large garden. The Oak Room for toddlers and preschoolers offers a warm, cosy space with free‑flow outdoor access and high‑quality resources that encourage creativity, independence, and curiosity.
Outdoor Space
Our gardens give children regular opportunities to explore and play outside. The baby garden is filled with soft grass and colourful blooms, offering a safe, engaging space for little ones to discover the wonders of nature.
Location and Travel
We offer ample parking, and the CS7 bus stop is just a one‑minute walk away on Baileys Court Road. With excellent commuter links and nearby schools, including Bowsland Green, Little Stoke, and Meadowbrook Primary Schools, our nursery is ideally located for families in Bradley Stoke and the surrounding areas.
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 budgets
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.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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