Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Harborough; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank-h?

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18-65

Great Place to Work

Maternity and adoption leave 100% for

Paternity leave 100%

Parental bereavement leave

Wellbeing Day

The Grand Event – extra annual leave

Employee discounts portal

Dayforce Wallet

Remote GP 24-hour

Medical cashback

Training and progression

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool – Market Harborough, part of Grandir UK, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will care for, support and inspire children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

We offer flexible working, regular pay reviews and a supportive environment with strong benefits and genuine career progression.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Ability to promote high standards of quality in a safe, stimulating environment.
• Interest in supporting EYFS learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Take on key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Provide rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to each child’s age and stage of development.
• Support children’s learning and development in line with the EYFS.
• Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality childcare and education.
• Support and mentor students and less experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the nursery.

Job description

Bowden Business Village, Harborough Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7SA, UK

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool – Market Harborough

Part of Grandir UK

Salary: £26,666 – £28,018 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Market Harborough is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner 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 Kiddi Caru Market Harborough

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.

About Our Nursery

Our purpose-built Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Market Harborough provides a warm, nurturing and engaging environment for children from babies to preschool age.

Set over two floors, our nursery offers cosy, calming rooms inspired by the Hygge approach, creating a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, confident and ready to explore.

Our team encourages independence, curiosity and imagination through a wide range of engaging activities based on children’s interests. With a garden, nutritious meals prepared by our in-house chef and a supportive team, we provide an environment where children can learn, play and develop at their own pace.

We are proud to provide a setting where both children and colleagues can flourish.

What You’ll Be Doing

Promote high standards of quality within the nursery, ensuring a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.

Take on key carer responsibilities for designated children.

Provide rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to each child’s age and stage of development.

Support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality childcare and education.

Support and mentor students and less experienced colleagues.

Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the nursery.

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.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks.

Paternity leave paid at 100% 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&S and major supermarkets.

Dayforce Wallet – access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.

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.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about early years education and want to make a real difference to children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Bowden Business Village, Harborough Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7SA, UK