Kiddie Capers Childcare in Ardingly offers a vibrant and supportive environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our 50-place, dedicated setting is nestled within the South of England Showground — a distinctive rural location that provides a wide variety of enriching experiences throughout the year. From farm animals and horses to sports cars, monster trucks, helicopters, and more, children have endless opportunities to explore, learn, and grow through unique, hands-on encounters.
With an abundance of outside space to explore, children participate in regular trips into the woods for our forest school sessions. We create strong links with the community by visiting the local village of Ardingly, spending time in the park and getting treats from the bakery.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team and lead this new setting. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring our team to provide exceptional care and Early Years education for young children. You will oversee the daily running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports each child's development. Your leadership will help shape the Nursery's ethos, maintain high standards, and foster strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community.
If you're excited to be part of a dynamic, child-centred setting that values outdoor learning and creative exploration, we'd love to hear from you
Main Duties:
* Ensure a high standard of care, education, and EYFS delivery within the setting
* Manage and support nursery staff, promoting a nurturing environment while ensuring compliance with childcare regulations and quality standards
* Responsible for safeguarding as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the setting and working with outside agencies when required
* Maintain high health, safety and hygiene standards, including daily checks and accurate record-keeping
* Liaise professionally with parents/carers, promoting strong partnerships
* Plan and deliver stimulating activities that support children's development
* Monitor individual child progress and ensure inclusive, tailored planning
* Support children's welfare, including personal care and nutrition
* Organise safe, well-managed outings and external activities
* Ensure confidentiality and uphold all nursery policies and procedures
* Be a key holder and respond to emergencies as required
* Collaborate with external professionals and participate in ongoing staff training
Requirements:
* Experience in being a Nursery Manager in a nursery setting
* A minimum of level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent
* Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* A passion for Early Years Education
Hours & Salary
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (other working patterns will be considered)
£40,000-£45,000 per annum
Key benefits and perks:
* Private Healthcare
* 33 days holiday, including bank holidays plus increased holiday allowance with length of service
* Your Birthday off after 1 years' service
* Bonus scheme
* Attendance bonus paid monthly
* Company sick pay
* Discounts across retail, leisure and utilities
* Termly Employee Appreciation Incentives
* Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Discounted childcare across all our sites
* Free parking on site
* Development opportunities in a rapidly growing company
More About Us
Kiddie Capers Childcare has 11 settings located across Sussex from Ardingly to the South Coast. Owned and operated by two local families, Kiddie Capers Childcare provide a truly enriching early years education, where every child's potential is reached, and individuality is celebrated.
At Kiddie Capers we truly believe in living our values every day, our values are,
* Evolving
* Teamwork
* Positivity
* Individuality
* Lead by example
* Fun
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* Do you live within 10 miles of the nursery?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person