Job Description
Posted Thursday 23 April 2026 at 05:00
Deputy Manager (Maternity cover)
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Basingstoke
Part of Grandir UK
Salary - £28,288.00 - £31,200.00 per annum (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 Basingstoke is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. 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 Basingstoke?
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
We follow a child-centred approach focused on communication, independence and emotional development. By blending the Hygge and Curiosity approaches create a calm, engaging environment where children can explore and develop a love of learning.
Our Location
Based in the Beggarwood and Hatch Warren community, we are close to Beggarwood Park with easy access to local transport links, making drop-offs and pick-ups convenient for families.
Our Team
Our experienced team is passionate about early years care and education. With specialised training, a qualified SENCo, and an in‑house chef, we ensure every child is supported, safe, and well‑nourished.
Facilities
We offer bright, age‑appropriate playrooms and three outdoor garden areas, providing plenty of space for learning, play and physical development.
Activities
Children enjoy a range of activities including yoga, music sessions, and French, all designed to support development through fun, hands‑on experiences.
Community Connections
We regularly explore the local area through walks and park visits, and build meaningful relationships with a local care home to encourage social development.
Ofsted
Kiddi Caru Basingstoke was rated Good in its latest Ofsted inspection, with a ‘Good’ judgement across all areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
What will you be doing
- Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
- Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, such as maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories, and keeping personnel records
- Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
- Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications
- Agree and deliver occupancy targets
- Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice
- 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
- 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
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.
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