Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality experiences for children in nursery care and support their development while promoting a fun and stimulating environment. Required qualifications include Level 2 or above in Early Years, along with an enhanced DBS check. The role offers competitive compensation including cash bonuses and generous leave benefits, along with a supportive culture focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day off

Access to employee benefits portal

Cashback for medical procedures

Remote GP appointments

Cash bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Must have Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure all children receive rich experiences appropriate to their development.
• Prepare and support children's activities.
• Maintain effective day-to-day management in absence of the Team Leader.
• Support and mentor students and unqualified staff.

Skills

Childcare skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Job description

Job Overview

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Peterborough, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner with Level 2 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Prepare and support children’s activities.
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment.
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above in Early Years.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Compensation & Benefits

• 40 hours across 4 days
• 30 hours over 3 days
• Split shifts or Part Time availability
• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus.
• Generous discount on childcare.
• Total 31 days annual leave incl. bank holidays (FTE) – includes an extra 3 days over the Christmas period.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash.
• 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 Great Place To Work certified business, putting people at the core of what we do.

Company Commitment

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have recently been awarded our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees and delivering high-quality childcare and education.