Room Based Deputy Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited’s Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Caldecotte in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Room Based Deputy Manager to join our caring team. Salary £28,288-£31,200 depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews and genuine career progression.

You will promote high standards of care, supervise playroom staff, ensure EYFS compliance and build strong relationships with parents and carers while creating a warm, enriching environment for children to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience working in early years settings.
• Ability to supervise playroom staff.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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 practice and provision in the nursery meets 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

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Staff supervision

Childcare experience

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, 30 October 2026 at 05:00

Room Based Deputy Manager

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Caldecotte

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (£28,288-£31,200) (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 Caldecotte is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Based 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

At Caldecotte 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

At our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Caldecotte is where enriching and meaningful experiences come together to create a warm and nurturing environment.

Our friendly team is dedicated to providing a clean and fresh space filled with authentic wooden resources that inspire creativity and exploration. With a beautiful lake right on our doorstep, children have the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and discover the wonders of the outdoors.

Ofsted

We are proud to have received a ‘Good’ rating

Location

Our Kiddi Caru Nursery Caldecotte Milton Keynes is beautifully situated next to a scenic lake, right near the Parks Trust at Caldecotte Lakes. It’s a wonderful spot to explore and connect with nature!

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 practice and provision in the nursery meets 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
• Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
• 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.