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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home 📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE6) Salary £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE) Additional on-call payments available Bonus Scheme • Registration Bonus, • Ofsted Grading Bonus: £1,000 for a Good rating, • £3,000 for an Outstanding rating Hours 40 hours per week This role is generally office based; however, as our homes operate 24/7/365, there may occasionally be times where flexibility outside of standard office hours is required. There is also the opportunity to work from home one day per week, depending on the needs of the service. Annual Leave 33 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays Start Date TBC / July 2026 About Kidspire Living At Kidspire Living, we genuinely believe children deserve more than just care — they deserve opportunities, stability, encouragement, and people around them who truly believe in their future. We are passionate about creating warm, nurturing, and therapeutic homes where children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. As a company, we aspire to do things differently by creating environments that are child-centred, relationship-led, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes. We are opening a brand-new 2-bed children’s home in Newcastle Upon Tyne for children and young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and/or Learning Disabilities (LD). This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new service from the very beginning and create something genuinely special. We are looking for a Registered Manager who shares our values, our ambition, and our passion for making a lasting difference in children’s lives. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for either: • An experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge; or, • A confident and capable Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career., • You will lead the day-to-day running of the home, helping to create a positive culture for both children and staff. We want someone who leads with warmth, professionalism, and integrity — someone who understands that the relationships we build with children are at the heart of everything we do., • You will have the autonomy to make decisions, shape the culture of the home, recruit your own team, and influence the direction of the service, whilst receiving full support from experienced directors and operational professionals., • We are ambitious about delivering outstanding care and achieving excellent outcomes for our children — but we also understand the importance of supporting our leaders properly along the way. Essential Criteria • QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare / Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent), • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services (Residential Pathway), or willingness to work towards this qualification, • Experience within children’s residential care at Registered Manager or Deputy Manager level, • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children’s home regulations, • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams effectively A full UK driving licence is desirable. What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who: • Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people, • Can create a nurturing, therapeutic, and child-focused environment, • Leads teams with empathy, positivity, and accountability, • Is confident managing challenging situations professionally and calmly, • Can build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals, • Understands the importance of safeguarding and high-quality care You will also have a good understanding of: • Ofsted requirements, • SCCIF, • Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, • Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, • Multi-agency working and safeguarding procedures For homes progressing through registration, the successful candidate will also support and guide the service through the Ofsted registration process and become the Registered Manager for the home. Why Join Kidspire Living? We know that great homes are built by great people, and we want our staff to feel genuinely valued, supported, and appreciated. Benefits include: • Competitive salary and progressive pay structure, • Registration and performance bonuses, • Additional on-call payments, • Paid birthday off, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Specialist CPD-certified training and funded qualifications, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Full HR and operational support, • The opportunity to build and shape your own team, • Career progression within a growing organisation, • A supportive leadership structure with experienced operational support and consultancy input Most importantly, this is an opportunity to be part of something meaningful and to help create a home where children can truly flourish. Interested? We are not a recruitment agency — we are a growing provider looking for the right person to join our journey. If you think you could be the right fit for this role, or you would simply like an informal and confidential chat about the opportunity, we would genuinely love to hear from you. Kidspire Living reserves the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received.

EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR NEW SETTING! About Us ‘Building a Culture of Compassion, Confidence & Consistency’ At All Stars Nursery Newcastle we are passionate about creating a joyful, safe and enabling environment where children thrive through play, wonder and discovery. We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Nursery Deputy Manager who brings warmth, leadership and a growth mindset to our team and the All Stars Community. This is a room based role with opportunities to cover office based in the managers absence. Your Core Purpose As Nursery Deputy Manager, you’ll be the manager’s right hand — helping to lead and grow the setting with energy, warmth and professional expertise. You’ll support day-to-day operations, help ensure top-tier care and learning across the setting and take on the lead role of manager in their absence. You’ll play a key role in quality improvement, team development, family engagement and regulatory compliance, working in line with the EYFS statutory framework. Key Responsibilities Leadership &Team Support • Support the setting manager in leading, mentoring and developing the team., • Act as a role model for high-quality early years practice., • Contribute to recruitment, induction, supervisions and continuous professional development., • Deputise for the manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership. Quality of Learning & Practice • Assist with planning, implementing and evaluating the EYFS and All Stars Curriculum so children thrive and progress., • Support staff to maintain strong assessment, observation and planning systems., • Promote reflective practice and ongoing quality improvement. Safeguarding & Operational Standards • Promote a culture of safeguarding where every child feels safe, valued and supported., • Create a strong safeguarding culture across the whole setting., • Support the Manager to ensure all safeguarding, health & safety policies and procedures are understood, implemented and regularly reviewed., • Support the Manager to lead risk assessments, emergency plans and reviews of practice., • Support compliance with safeguarding, health &safety and welfare requirements., • Help ensure smooth day-to-day operations and a safe, enabling environment for children, families and staff. Compliance & Improvement • Support policy review and development in line with regulatory updates., • Help maintain accurate records, support inspection readiness and uphold all relevant policies and procedures Family & Community Engagement • Build strong, collaborative relationships with families — sharing progress, listening, and tailoring support. Promoting a culture of transparency, honesty and confidence., • Act as an ambassador for the setting within the local community, partners and external agencies., • Work collaboratively with local authorities and other early years professionals. Essential Qualifications & Knowledge • Hold a DFE Full & Relevant qualification at Level 3 or above (or equivalent)., • Strong understanding of the EYFS statutory framework and child development., • Excellent communication, organisational and people-leadership skills., • Experience working in an early years setting with leadership responsibility (e.g., Room Leader, Senior Practitioner)., • Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, health & safety in early years practice., • Enhanced DBS Checklist with barred checklist and suitable to work with children., • Full and Relevant 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid Training or willingness to complete before being counted in ratio., • Good spoken & written English, • Food Safety Level 2 or willingness to complete before handling food Note: The EYFS does not specify an absolute mandatory qualification level for a deputy — but you must be “capable and qualified to take charge in the manager’s absence” in the provider’s judgment, and Level 3 is typical & highly recommended in practice. Desirable Skills & Experience • Level 4, 5 or 6 qualifications in Early Years, Leadership & Management or Early Childhood Studies, • Level 4 or above Maths’s qualifications (e.g., GCSEs or Functional Skills) — supporting broader leadership capability., • Experience supervising staff and students or supporting performance management., • Knowledge and/or specialism (e.g., SENDCO training), • Experience contributing to setting policies, self-evaluation and improvement planning. What Makes You Shine at All Stars? • A confident, compassionate and consistent leadership style, • A proactive approach to solving challenges and supporting colleagues, • Passion for inclusive practice and warm family-centred communication, • A love of learning — both for children and your team Why Join All Stars? At All Stars Nursery Newcastle, your leadership shapes real futures. You’ll be part of the All Stars community that values honesty, confidence, compassion and consistency. We celebrate progress and support you to be the best deputy manager you can be — with opportunities for development, qualification support and shared successes. The Nursery opening hours are Monday-Friday 7am-6pm. This is a full time role, which is 40 hour p/w Monday- Friday. All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained. You must have legal right to work in the UK. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Additional leave Canteen Childcare Company events Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Education: GCSE or equivalent (preferred) Experience: Nursery: 4 years (required) Childcare: 5 years (preferred) Management: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person