Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

3 days Christmas shutdown

Flexible working

Childcare discount

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a caring Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) at Clerkenwill Mount Day Nursery in London. You will care for and support children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive while covering lunch breaks.

The role offers flexible working, regular pay reviews, and a strong benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension, and parental leave.

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
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Job description

Part of Grandir UK

Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery

Salary: £26,437-£30,410 per annum FTE (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm or 11am-3pm

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

Our Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) 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 Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery

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
• 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

Facilities

Our Clerkenwell Mount Nursery is a Grade II listed building, converted from two townhouses, offering spacious rooms, a garden, and nutritious meals. Experienced teachers use these spaces to nurture confidence, curiosity, and essential skills.

Playrooms

Each age group has a dedicated room with age-appropriate resources and activities. The first-floor baby room features sensory play, the top-floor toddler room supports skill development, and the preschool room prepares older children for school.

Garden

The vibrant garden encourages outdoor learning, social interaction, and physical development with a mud kitchen, gardening area, and play equipment. Children enjoy free-flow access for exploration and play.

OFSTED Rating

Good in all areas

Location and Travel

Located in the heart of Clerkenwell near Ironmongers' Hall, our nursery is easily accessible for working parents. It’s just a short walk from King's Cross Station, Angel Station, and Farringdon Station, with nearby paid street parking for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups.

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
• 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
• 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.