Grandir UK
Forest School Nursery Practitioner
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Forest School Nursery Practitioner
Forest School Nursery Practitioner
Ruddington Day Nursery in Nottingham – Ofsted Outstanding Part of Grandir UK
Salary & Benefits
Base salary: £26,666 to £28,018 (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering:
- Strong benefits
- Flexible working
- Genuine career progression
About the Role
At Ruddington Day Nursery, we seek a caring and enthusiastic Forest School Nursery Practitioner to:
- Play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children
- Foster curiosity and help them thrive daily
Core Benefits
These are included for all employees:
Annual Leave & Closing
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
Worklife Support
- 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
Recognition & Culture
- Certified Great Place to Work – voted by our team
- Recognition, rewards and celebrations throughout the year (including May Team Celebration Month)
About Our Nursery
We operate a warm, nurturing environment across four bright and spacious floors:
- Baby room: Focuses on nurturing from the start
- Older rooms promote curiosity and independence
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Outdoor Space
A dedicated nursery garden, designed for exploration and active play, featuring:
- Mud kitchen
- Large sandpit
- Bike and scooter zone
- Construction resources
- An undercover play area for babies
Our team runs weekly sports sessions for children, helping them develop:
- Fundamental movement skills
- Creativity through fun, active games
We thrive on:
- A collaborative partnership with parents
- Strong, experienced team culture
- Ofsted ‘Good’ rating
Location & Travel
- Well-connected by local roads
- On-site parking available
- Nearby parking options
Local bus routes to Reading Town Centre
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance
- Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
- Supervise and support playroom staff in daily duties
Staff Allocation & Procedures
- Allocate staff and children to keycarer roles appropriately
- Ensure adherence to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards
Professional Communication
- Provide professional feedback to parents/carers
- Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
Team & Relationships
- Build open, positive working relationships with staff
- Maintain friendly, professional interactions with parents
Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Benefits
Beyond Standard Benefits, Grandir UK offers:
- Maternity/Adoption leave: Paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave: 4 weeks paid at 100%
- Bereavement leave: Up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave: Up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave: Up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day: One extra annual leave day dedicated to personal welfare
- The Grand Event: Up to an additional week of leave after 2 years’ service, for major life events
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Additional Benefits
Our employee benefits portal includes hundreds of retail discounts, including:
- ASOS, M&S, major supermarkets
- Gym memberships
- Cinema tickets
Health & Wellbeing
- 24/7 remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for treatments (e.g., dental, physiotherapy)
Professional Growth
- Tailored in-house training
- Real career progression within Grandir UK
Sustainability Focus
- Carbon Literacy training for teams
- Eco Schools accreditation
Commitments & Policies
- Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding children and young people
- Enhanced DBS check required for this role
- An equal opportunity employer, recruiting based on merit
- AI-assisted tools may be used (for application screening), but all hiring decisions are made by our team
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