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KiddyKare are working with a well-established company who are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursery Practitioner based in Basingstoke. With a salary up to £28,500 and attractive benefits, this role could be perfect for you! The ideal candidate • Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, • Demonstrating a strong commitment to quality, safety, and child-centred care, • Generous Salary, • Supportive management alongside career growth, • 31 days of annual day, including 3 days of annual leave over the Christmas period, • Wellbeing day, • Promote and maintain high standards of quality within the nursery, with a focus on the environment, resources, and experiences provided to children., • Take on key carer responsibilities for assigned children., • Ensure all children in the nursery benefit from rich, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate experiences., • Plan, prepare, and support childrens activities effectively., • In the absence of the Team/Room Leader, oversee and manage the day-to-day running of the environment., • Contribute to ensuring that all nursery practices and provisions align with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Support and mentor students and unqualified staff to promote and maintain high-quality childcare practices. JBRP1_UKTJ

Position: Senior Funeral Director Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description. Location: R.C Payne Funeral Directors, Southampton Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week Salary: £33,000 per annum We are looking for a compassionate and committed Senior Funeral Director to join our team at Southampton, as someone who takes pride in supporting families with care and professionalism. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, guiding and developing your team, and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence. Why This Role Matters... As a Senior Funeral Director, you will be responsible for team performance, development, and operational leadership, supporting the Cluster Manager in achieving business objectives. This role ensures consistent compliance, client satisfaction, and staff excellence, fostering a culture of empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Your Impact and Responsibilities... As a Senior Funeral Director, you lead by example, guiding families with empathy and professionalism, while supporting your team to do the same. You'll spend around 70% of your time delivering and overseeing services, and the rest managing the day-to-day operations of one or more branches, including the team. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, training, service delivery, and local marketing, creating a culture where your team is proud of the work they do and families feel informed, respected, and looked after. As a Senior Funeral Director, you will: • Oversee branch standards and ensure timely, high-quality care of the deceased., • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out of hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care., • Lead on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews, undertaking regular 121's., • Ensure back-of-house teams have responsibilities, and ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination., • Support the Cluster Manager in overseeing branch performance, audits, and compliance processes., • Identify service gaps and recommend improvements to processes and training., • Take responsibility for ensuring funeral plan banks are replenished., • Ensure all team members are Funeral Plan Consultant (FPC) trained. Skills and Knowledge..., • Comfortable leading and motivating a team to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, presentation, and service delivery., • Empathetic, service-oriented, and committed to excellent client outcomes., • Able to follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to legal and company regulations., • Confident working independently and thrives on delivering results., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call., • Understanding of operational efficiency, service offerings, and financial considerations within the funeral industry. What We Offer..., • Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future., • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.

EYFS Phase Leader | Harrow | September 2026 We are seeking an ambitious EYFS Phase Leader for a well-established primary school in Harrow, recognised for its inclusive ethos, strong community links and commitment to developing confident, respectful learners. As EYFS Phase Leader, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Nursery and Reception. The school is looking for an EYFS Phase Leader who can uphold high standards while creating a calm, supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. As EYFS Phase Leader, you will: • Lead EYFS team and ensure high-quality learning, • Deliver a play-based, engaging curriculum, • Mentor staff and share best practice, • A Primary PGCE with QTS, • Strong experience within Early Years, with clear evidence of impact, • The ability to motivate and guide a team with clarity and purpose, • A supportive and approachable leadership team, • A welcoming, community-driven school environment, • Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities JBRP1_UKTJ

We are seeking a dedicated and committed Nursery Manager to join our Nursery team in Basingstoke. You will be providing exceptional care and early childhood education to all the children in our nursery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children aged 0-5 years old, be used to leading a team of nursery practitioners, room leader, and team leaders to ensuring the safety, development, and well-being of the children in the nursery is the priority at all times. The role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Deputy Manager and looking for the next step up or is currently working as a Nursery Manager at a setting. Job Title: Nursery Manager Location: Basingstoke Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Salary: £35,600 - £44,720 per annum We are looking for someone who can: * Lead a team of nursery staff to ensure the highest standards of education and care are at the forefront of everything you do and all children receive a stimulating experience appropriate for their age and stage of development * Work with higher management to ensure the nursery is running in the best way it can and share common goals of any improvement * Maintain a stimulating environment for the children in the nursery setting * Make sure all compliance and legal ratios are met at all times * Motivating and monitoring the team to identify any additional training or support that may need to be given to staff * Interviewing and inducting all new staff joining the setting * Facilitate Ofsted inspection and any safeguarding matters * Be responsible for all administration duties associated with the nursery * Agree and deliver occupancy targets. * Recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice. * Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers. The person we are looking for will: * Hold a level 3 qualification or above within early years * Ideally have previous nursery management experience * Have excellent knowledge of EYFS guidelines * Hold 2 years’ experience of leading a team Benefits: * Competitive salary * 31 days holiday allowance including bank holidays * Wellbeing day * 50% childcare discount * Professional development and training opportunities. * Supportive and welcoming team environment. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on young lives and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Nursery Manager. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 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. Refresh Recruitment Limited does not presently hold a Sponsorship License and while this status is reviewed regularly there is no present proposal to apply for such a License