3rd in Charge

Grandir UK Limited; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank &H

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18–65

Certified Great Place to Work

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Matford Green in Exeter is recruiting for a caring and enthusiastic Third in Charge to join our nursery team. The role offers £13.55‑£14.90 per hour (experience dependent) with regular pay reviews and a £1000 welcome bonus.

You will help care for, support and inspire children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive daily. Located at Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, the nursery emphasizes a blended approach to learning and provides strong benefits, flexible working, and

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day‑to‑day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Job description

Kiddi Caru Matford Green, Exeter - Operations, Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Job Description

Third in Charge

Part of Grandir UK

Salary - £13.55 - £14.90 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Make a difference every day—join our nursery team and receive a £1000 welcome bonus!

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter is looking for 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.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery?

At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, 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 Approach

At Kiddi Caru Matford Green, we follow a blended curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and Hygge philosophy, encouraging creativity, exploration and emotional wellbeing. Our child-led learning supports confidence, independence and a love of discovery.

Our Location

Located at Matford Green Business Park in Exeter, our purpose-built nursery offers easy access to the M5 and major routes, with nearby public transport and on-site parking to make daily drop-offs simple for families.

Our Team

Our experienced and long-standing team are passionate about early years education. Many staff are highly qualified, with strong knowledge and continuity of care, and we provide dedicated SENCo support to ensure every child’s needs are met.

Facilities

Our nursery offers a warm, home-from-home environment with five age-specific playrooms, a sensory room, cosy library and a large outdoor garden. The garden includes a growing area, sandpit and natural play spaces to support outdoor learning and exploration.

Activities

Children enjoy a wide range of enriching activities, including Boogie Mites, Sing and Sign, yoga and programmes such as Make and Bake, Sow and Grow, and Move and Groove, supporting development through fun, hands‑on learning.

Community Outings

We regularly explore the local area, including nature walks to nearby rivers, helping children build confidence and connect with the outdoors.

Ofsted

Kiddi Caru Matford Green is rated “Good” by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing a safe, nurturing and high-quality learning environment for every child.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day‑to‑day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, 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.

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.

Kiddi Caru Matford Green, Exeter - Operations, Matford Green Business Park, Exeter, United Kingdom, United Kingdom