Nursery Practitioner 1-6

Grandir UK Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Bank holidays included

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Refer a friend £500

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Grange Park, part of Grandir UK Limited, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team on a 1pm–6pm shift. You will care for, support and inspire our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive each day.

With an outstanding Ofsted rating, our nursery offers a warm, high-quality environment, flexible working options and real opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,666 to £28,288 (FTE) - depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Nursery Practitioner 1pm-6pm

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Grange Park

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
• 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

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. 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.