Early Years Educator

GrandirUK; Reigate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Flexible working options

Big childcare discount

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18-65

Great Place to Work certificate

Job summary

Pippa's House Day Nursery in Reigate, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator with Level 3 or above to join our team. You will care for, support and inspire children daily, fostering curiosity and helping them thrive.

Enjoy a supportive environment, flexible working, great benefits and clear progression within Grandir UK as you contribute to high standards and strong parent partnerships.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator with EYFS knowledge.
• Level 3+ Early Years qualification required.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with day-to-day duties.
• Deploy staff to ensure standards are delivered in the rooms.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursery key carer procedures and allocate children appropriately.
• Ensure practice meets the EYFS requirements.
• Provide professional feedback to parents and carers about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff and ensure friendly, professional communication with parents.

Education

Early Years Educator – Level 3 or above

Job description

Part of Grandir UK

Salary up to £30,410 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)

Pippa's House Day Nursery, Reigate

Part of Grandir UK

Salary up to £30,410 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 Pippa's House Day Nursery in Reigate is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator with L3 or above to join our team. 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 Pippa's House 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

• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Big childcare discount
• £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

Our nursery features three spacious, age-specific rooms designed to support each stage of children’s development, from a cosy and nurturing baby room to a stimulating preschool environment focused on school readiness.

Children benefit from excellent outdoor provision, including two gardens, with a dedicated space for babies and year-round access for toddlers and preschoolers to support active learning and development.

Travel

Located in Reigate, our nursery offers convenient transport links via nearby train stations and bus routes, along with on-site parking for ease of access.

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 that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery key carer procedures and allocate children appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision meets 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 maintain friendly and 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

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.

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. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.