Regional Support Manager

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Kiddi Caru in Bradley Stoke (Great Park Road), part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a reliable Regional Support Manager with Level 3 or above in Early Years to provide professional leadership and ensure that the nursery runs effectively each day and supports the Regional Manager with the regional tasks and, in their absence, that the region also runs smoothly.

Join us and enjoy the following benefits:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus of £1000!
• Generous discount on childcare
• Total 31 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• 'Wellbeing Day' - an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at hundreds of online high street stores
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.

We are looking for:

• At least 3 years' experience in leading an Early Years setting
• Regulatory Inspection experience
• Experience of leading on matters relating to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
• Proven experience at delivering on or ahead of KPI targets
• Strong communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and to relate professionally at all levels
• A highly motivated team player with a flexible, positive, and proactive approach to work
• Diligent and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload

What will you be doing:

• To 'set up' in the absence of the Regional Manager to take leadership accountability for the region.
• To notify the Operations Director in the absence of the Regional Manager of any significant incidents.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to other Nursery Managers within the region, as requested by the Regional Manager.
• To agree specific tasks with the Regional Manager to support with performance outcomes for the region.
• There may be a requirement from time to time to manage other Settings within the Region in the absence of a Nursery Manager.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.