Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

Refer a friend £500

Company pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK invites applications for a Nursery Practitioner at the Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Park, Northampton. The role focuses on caring for children, supporting staff and delivering high-quality nursery experiences in a welcoming environment.

You will contribute to a child-centered setting with opportunities for career progression and regular pay reviews. The salary range reflects experience and qualifications, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure standards are delivered and maintained
• Ensure EYFS requirements are implemented across the setting
• Provide professional feedback to parents about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Job description

Wellingborough Rd, Northampton NN3 3HN, UK

Job Description

Nursery Practitioner

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Park

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,437 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 Abington 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.

Why You’ll Love Working at (Nursery Brand) in (Location)

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.

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

Our beautifully renovated townhouse welcomes families with a bright, inviting staircase leading to the heart of the nursery. Spread across two floors, our nursery features six bright, calm rooms and spacious gardens, creating the perfect indoor and outdoor environment for your child to grow and flourish every day.

Fantastic Outdoor Space

Our large gardens provide a variety of exciting spaces for children to explore and grow. From peaceful quiet areas to hands‑on mud kitchens, planting zones, and climbing equipment, there is something for every child to enjoy, encouraging both active play and moments of calm.

Great Location and Transport Links

Conveniently located in the heart of Abington, just off the A45, our nursery is easily accessible for local families and only a 15‑minute drive from the M1. Situated opposite Abington Park, we regularly make the most of this beautiful natural space for outdoor learning experiences. With main bus routes and good train links nearby, getting to us is simple.

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop 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
• Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
• 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 and will be carried out by out approved third party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Wellingborough Rd, Northampton NN3 3HN, UK