Early Years Teacher

Grandir UK Limited; Torquay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Flexible working

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Maternity & adoption leave 100%

Paternity leave 100%

Parental bereavement leave

Job summary

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Torquay is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher with QTS or a Room Based Third in Charge to join our team. You will care for, support and inspire children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

The role offers a competitive salary (£26,666 to £29,120) plus a £1,000 welcome bonus, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days of annual leave, pension, sick pay from day 1, life cover, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• QTS required or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in early years settings preferred.
• Ability to lead and support nursery staff.

Responsibilities

• Influence and shape nursery practices and implement them.
• Encourage staff to suggest improvements to nursery practices.
• Support assessment, recording and reporting on children's progress.
• Identify staff development needs and coordinate training.
• Encourage high expectations and help children reach their potential.
• Model positive values and behaviour expected from children.

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

The Willows, Nicholson Rd, Torquay TQ2 7XA, UK

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 06:00

Early Years Teacher/Room Based Third in Charge

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Torquay

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,666 to £29,120 (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 Torquay, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Teacher with QTS or a Room Based 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.

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 Kiddi Caru Nursery in Torquay is one of the largest purpose-built settings in Torquay, offering a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment where children can thrive. Our experienced, long-standing team has carefully designed every aspect of the nursery to ensure each child is supported in a way that is unique to them. We are also proud to hold an Eco-Schools accreditation with merit, reflecting our commitment to teaching children about caring for the environment.

Fantastic Outdoor Space
Outdoors, our private garden spaces include a much-loved yurt, regularly used for activities such as yoga and Boogie Mites sessions, creating unique and enriching experiences.

Location
Located on the Willows Retail Park in Torquay, near Sainsbury’s and just five minutes from the A380, our nursery is easily accessible by both public and private transport. With on-site parking available and bus stops just a short walk away, we are conveniently situated for families travelling from Torquay and the surrounding areas.

What will you be doing:

• Influence and shape the practices in the nursery and share in a collective responsibility for their implementation
• Be open to opportunities for improvement and encourage staff to make suggestions on nursery practices
• Support the process of effective assessment, recording and reporting on progress in children’s development and learningPlay an active role in identifying and finding ways of meeting the professional development needs of nursery practitioners
• Co-ordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis
• Encourage other practitioners to have high expectations of all children and demonstrate commitment to helping them achieve their full potential
• Ensure all staff demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour which are expected from the children

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.

The Willows, Nicholson Rd, Torquay TQ2 7XA, UK