Nursery Practitioner

Myn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Christmas & New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

Company pension with employer contrib

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance (18–65)

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK is recruiting Nursery Practitioners (Early Years Educator) in London to inspire children, encourage curiosity, and help them thrive in a warm, welcoming environment. You will work with a supportive team, delivering high-quality practice, supporting playroom staff, and applying EYFS standards while building strong relationships with parents and carers.

The role emphasizes a positive working culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to safeguarding and child

Responsibilities

• Deliver and promote high-quality practice across the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff in daily duties
• Deploy staff effectively to maintain required standards
• Implement key-carer procedures and allocate children appropriately
• Ensure practice meets EYFS requirements
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Provide clear, relevant feedback about each child’s development
• Promote the nursery to current and prospective families
• Foster open, supportive working relationships with colleagues

Job description

A leading Nursery setting is actively recruiting for enthusiastic Nursery Practitioners (Early Years Educator) to join our child‑focused, supportive team across London. You’ll play a key role in inspiring children, encouraging curiosity, and helping them thrive every day in a warm, welcoming environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver and promote high‑quality practice across the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff in daily duties
• Deploy staff effectively to maintain required standards
• Implement key‑carer procedures and allocate children appropriately
• Ensure practice meets EYFS requirements
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Provide clear, relevant feedback about each child’s development
• Promote the nursery to current and prospective families
• Foster open, supportive working relationships with colleagues

You’ll join a welcoming, 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 (3 days used during Christmas shutdown)
• Christmas & New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options
• Company pension with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance (18–65)
• Certified Great Place to Work

Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity & adoption leave: 100% pay for first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave: 100% pay 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 for a significant life event (after 2 years’ service)

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts (ASOS, gyms, cinema, M&S, supermarkets)
• Medical cashback for dental, physio and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year
• Tailored in‑house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams & Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. AI‑assisted tools may support parts of the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our team.