Grandir UK
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner
Location: Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Whiteley, Fareham
Employer: Grandir UK
Salary: £12.71 - £13.47 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
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About The Role
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering:
- Strong benefits
- Flexible working options
- Genuine career progression
Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Whiteley, Fareham, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in:
- Caring for children
- Supporting and inspiring them
- Encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive
Why Work at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery?
At Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, you will be part of:
- A welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care
- A positive working environment where everyone feels:
- Valued
- Respected
- Supported to grow
Core Benefits
- Annual Leave: 33 days (including bank holidays), with 3 days during the Christmas shutdown
- Flexible Working: Options available
- Family & Childcare Benefits: Big childcare discount available
- Referrals: £500 referral bonus for employees who bring a new colleague aboard
- Pension Scheme: Company pension with employer contributions
- Sick Pay: Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life Assurance: Cover for employees aged between 18 and 65
- Workplace Excellence: Certified Great Place to Work, voted by current colleagues
Our Nursery
Our purpose-built, bright, and airy environment features:
- Warm reception area to welcome you
- Caring and committed team, focused on nurturing every child’s unique needs and helping them to flourish.
Outdoor Facilities
- Large secure garden with:
- Separate nursery areas for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Covered outdoor learning space
- A mud kitchen for creative play
- A woodland area for exploration
- Cosy spots tailored to children’s interests, including a pergola
- Promotes exploration and active play, boosting children’s confidence
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- Sow and Grow and Make and Bake programs to educate children on sustainability and healthy eating.
Learning Environment
- Supports ideas like:
- Language-rich environment with strategies to help develop communication skills.
- State-of-the-art sensory room loved by children, providing a fun and stimulating environment.
Values and Accolades
- Holds a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, affirming commitment to quality care and education.
- Focuses on providing a nurturing space for child development including:
- Safe environment
- Development of key skills
- Support for communication and confidence
- Encourages children to find their voice and embrace new challenges.
Community Engagement
- Strong connections with the Gull Coppice Community.
- Partnerships include Embracing Age Hampshire, for:
- Intergenerational projects
- Connection programs at Humble Heights Care Home
- Outdoor educational walks in natural settings.
Responsibilities
General Duties
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Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
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Support and supervise playroom staff:
- Ensure day-to-day duties are efficiently managed
- Deploy staff to meet room requirements and maintain required standards
Child & Care Management
- Ensure effective keycarer procedures are in practice:
- Allocated children to key carers appropriately
- Ensure practices align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Parent & Public Relations
- Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents about their child
- Promote the nursery to:
- Current parents
- Potential customers
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Team Dynamics & Professionalism
- Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
- Ensure all staff maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers
Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity & Adoption Leave: Paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity Leave: Paid at 100% 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: Dedicated day off for personal self-care
- The Grand Event: Additional week of annual leave for significant life events after 2 years of service
Even More Benefits
- Employee Benefits Portal:
- Hundreds of discounts: ASOS, gym memberships, cinema tickets, M&S, and supermarkets
- Health Services:
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for treatment, including:
- Dentistry
- Physiotherapy
- Alternative therapies
- Team & Individual Recognition:
- Rewards and team celebrations throughout the year
- May months dedicated to celebrating teams
- In-house training
- Progression opportunities
- Sustainability Initiatives:
- Carbon Literacy training
- Eco-Schools accreditation
Policy Compliance & Demographics
- Safeguarding: Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding. Enhanced DBS required for this role.
- Equal Opportunities: Equal opportunity employer, recruiting based on merit.
- Automation Note:
- AI-assisted tools might be used for application screening, reference checks. All hiring decisions manually reviewed.
Quick Details
- Applications received and reviewed immediately. Possible early closure if right candidates are found.
- Apply today!
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