Early Years Educator *£1,000 Welcome Bonus

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Dicky Birds Nursery on Queens Road, London, is seeking a caring Early Years Educator 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.

We offer an £1,000 welcome bonus, hourly pay £13.53–£14.62, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package with pension, sick pay from day 1, life assurance, and staff wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• EYFS compliant practice and provision.

Responsibilities

• 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 keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/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

Job description

Early Years Educator *£1,000 Welcome Bonus

27 Queen's Rd, London SW19 8NW, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday, 28 September 2026 at 05:00

Early Years Educator

Dicky Birds, Queens Road

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (£13.53-£14.62 per hour) (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.

OurDicky Birds NurseryinQueens Roadis looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator. 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 Dicky Birds

At Queens Road 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 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

Our Team

Our experienced, passionate team nurture children’s wellbeing, confidence, and independence, providing inclusive, tailored care for every child.

Parent Partnerships

We keep parents involved through the Famly app, termly Parent Evenings, and seasonal family events that celebrate our nursery community.

Facilities & Playrooms

Bright, spacious rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, plus two outdoor areas for play and exercise. Ducklings (babies), Sparrows (young toddlers), Owls (older toddlers), and Woodpeckers (preschool) support learning, creativity, and school readiness.

Gardens & Activities

Our gardens and outdoor spaces encourage discovery, physical development, and healthy habits. Children enjoy Forest School, PE, Yoga, Boogie Mites, and hands-on learning in a growing garden.

Community Outings

Regular trips to parks, libraries, and local shops spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Location and Travel

Dicky Birds Queens Road is just a 5-minute walk from Wimbledon Station, with excellent transport links across London. We also have sister nurseries in Wimbledon, Raynes Park, and Surbiton, offering the same warm, nurturing care.

What will you 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 keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/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 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
• Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
• 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 out 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.