63 Downend Rd, Downend, Bristol BS16 5UF, UK
Job Description
Posted Friday 19 June 2026 at 05:00
Room Leader – Kiddi Caru, Downend
Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £27,664‑£29,536 (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child‑focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
Welcome bonus: £1,000 (terms and conditions apply, participating nurseries only)
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru
At Kiddi Caru, 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 one
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work
About Our Nursery
All rooms are bright and airy, with age‑appropriate resources that create an inclusive environment and support independent exploration. Colours are calm and natural, with high‑quality wooden resources to encourage open‑ended play.
Downstairs: Bumblebees room for babies and Butterflies room for toddlers have free‑flow access to their own gardens with decking and grass, allowing safe outdoor exploration. Upstairs: Dragonflies room for preschool‑aged children offers activities that develop essential skills for primary school, supporting cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
A sensory room is accessible to all ages, providing a calming space to explore different sensory experiences. Transitions between rooms happen when children are ready, ensuring each child feels safe, nurtured, and inspired.
Our three gardens offer a variety of engaging outdoor environments, with age‑appropriate equipment like bikes, tyres, and other resources to support physical development in all weathers.
Location and Travel
Our nursery is conveniently located just a short walk from local shops, including the supermarket, post office, and cafés.
With excellent transport links and bus stops right outside, we are an ideal choice for people commuting from Barley Close, Staple Hill, Fishponds, Mangotsfield, and Emersons Green.
What You Will 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 required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
- Ensure effective implementation of nursery key‑carer procedures and allocate children to key‑carers appropriately
- Ensure that practice and provision meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and 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 % for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 % 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&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
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.
Equal Opportunity
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. All hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply Today
We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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