Nursery Practitioner

GrandirUK; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Sick pay from day 1

Flexible working

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool – Market Harborough is part of Grandir UK. We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team, supporting and inspiring children and helping them thrive.

Join a welcoming, collaborative team where the focus is on child-centred learning and progression within a supportive setting. The nursery offers flexible working, strong benefits and regular pay reviews, with a salary of £26,666–£28,018 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include promoting high standards of care and supporting EYFS learning.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.
• 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.

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.