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Nursery Practitioner 1-6
Nursery Practitioner (1pm–6pm)
Location: Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Grange Park (part of Grandir UK)
Salary: £26,666 – £28,288 per annum (FTE), depending on experience and qualifications Hours: Part-time (1pm–6pm shift) Regular pay reviews
About the Role
We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our supportive, child-focused team at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery. In this role, you’ll play a key part in nurturing, supporting, and inspiring children, fostering curiosity, and helping them thrive through enriching experiences.
Core Responsibilities
- Promote high-quality childcare standards (environment, resources, experiences aligned with children’s ages)
- Take key carer responsibility for allocated children, ensuring their safety, development, and wellbeing
- Support children with stimulating, age-appropriate activities (indoor and outdoor)
- Maintain day-to-day management of the nursery environment in the absence of the Team/Room Leader
- Ensure compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements
- Mentor students and unqualified staff, upholding friendly yet professional relationships with parents/carers
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Key Benefits (Beyond Standard Offerings)
Child & Family Support
- 100% paid maternity/adoption leave (first 12 weeks)
- 100% paid paternity leave (4 weeks)
- Paid bereavement leave (up to 4 weeks for parents)
- Paid compassionate leave (2 weeks)
- Paid miscarriage leave (2 weeks)
- Wellbeing Day – extra annual leave for personal recovery
Lifestyle & Equituy
- 24/7 remote GP access
- £500 refer-a-friend bonus
- Employee discounts portal (ASOS, gym, M&S, cinema, supermarkets, etc.)
- Carbon Literacy training and Eco Schools accreditation (sustainability focus)
- "The Grand Event" – extra week of leave (after 2 years) for significant life events
- Theft protection schemes (medical cashback for dental/therapy costs)
Workplace Culture
- 33 days’ annual leave (including 3 Christmas shutdown days)
- Christmas/New Year shutdown (extra break period)
- Flexible working options
- Certified "Great Place to Work" (voted by employees)
- Team rewards/celebrations (May highlights team success)
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Career Growth
- In-house training opportunities
- Genuine career progression within Grandir UK
About Our Nursery
Outstanding Standards
- Outstanding Ofsted rating
- Experienced, nurturing staff
- Modern facilities (indoor + outdoor spaces)
Outdoor Excellence
- Mud kitchen, water play, and vegetable patch
- Space for all children to explore nature
Location Benefits
- Junction 15 M1 (near Co-op, Amazon Distribution Centre)
- Great transport links (ideal for families commuting from surrounding areas)
"Safeguarding is our priority." An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. Equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are merit-based.
Apply today! Rolling recruitment—applications may close early if filled. INDQJ
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