Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,666 - 28,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing Day

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner for their Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Northampton. The role involves ensuring high-quality childcare while promoting a nurturing environment for children to thrive.

The practitioner will take on key caregiver responsibilities and mentor staff. Benefits include flexible working, a strong annual leave policy, and extensive family benefits. Join a dedicated team in a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting is essential.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Health and safety knowledge regarding childcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Ensure children receive rich and stimulating experiences.

Skills

Childcare experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to mentor students

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Salary £26,666 to £28,288 (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 in Grange Park, 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.

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

About Our Nursery

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool in Grange Park offers a warm, nurturing, and high-quality childcare experience where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. With an outstanding Ofsted rating, experienced and caring staff, excellent facilities, and a focus on both indoor and outdoor development, the nursery provides everything children need to thrive.

Fantastic Outdoor Space

Our spacious garden is accessible to all children and offers a variety of engaging activities, including a mud kitchen, vegetable patch, and water play, encouraging outdoor learning and exploration.

Great Location and Transport Links

Our nursery is conveniently located just off Junction 15 of the M1 in the heart of the Grange Park community, next to the local Co-op and Amazon Distribution Centre. This makes us an ideal choice for families commuting from nearby towns and villages.

What will you be doing

• 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 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
• 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

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.