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Nursery Practitioner
Whitwick Day Nursery
Part of Grandir UK
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Location: Whitwick Day Nursery, Coalville
Salary: £12.71 – £13.60 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications) Regular pay reviews
About the Role
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working options, and genuine career progression.
Our Whitwick Day Nursery in Coalville is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team, where you’ll play a key role in:
- Caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children
- Encouraging curiosity
- Helping children thrive every day
Why You’ll Love Working at Whitwick Day Nursery
At Whitwick Day Nursery, you’ll be part of a welcoming and supportive team that truly cares about one another. We Foster:
- A positive working environment where everyone feels:
- Valued
- Respected
- Supported to grow, develop, and excel
Core Benefits & Working Conditions
Leave & Pauses
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- 3 days of this is part of the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
Financial & Career Benefits
- £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
- Childcare discount
- Certified as a 'Great Place to Work' (voted for by current colleagues)
Family & Wellbeing Benefits
At Whitwick Day Nursery, your wellbeing and family life matter too, so we offer:
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- Maternity & adoption leave:
- Paid at 100% of salary 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 – An extra day of optional leave just for you
- The Grand Event: Up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event (after 2 years’ service)
Additional_INCLUDED Perks
Lifestyle & Retail Benefits
A dedicated employee benefits portal offering:
- Discounted shopping at:
- ASOS
- Gym memberships
- Cinemas
- Marks & Spencer (M&S)
- Major supermarkets
Wellbeing & Remote Access
- 24/7 remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for:
- Dental treatment
- Physiotherapy
- Alternative therapies
Recognition & Growth
- Team celebrations throughout the year
- May dedicated to celebrating great team moments
- Tailored in-house training
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Recognition and rewards programmes
Sustainability & Culture
- Commitment to sustainability with:
- Carbon Literacy certified teams
- Eco Schools accreditation
About Our Nursery
Welcome to our friendly, central Whitwick nursery based in:
- A beautifully refurbished former primary school
- A convenient location serving local families
Facilities & Play
- Spacious outdoor area featuring:
- Climbing frames
- Slides
- Mud kitchen
- Growing learning-through-play garden
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Development & Learning
✅ Community focus with:
- Regular local outings for children
✅ Development tailored to stages
- Babies through to preschool ✅ Four dedicated playrooms designed to:
- Build confidence
- Encourage independence
- Develop key life skills
Job Responsibilities
Practitioner Duties
- Supervise and support children at all times
- Prepare and supervise activities (under guidance of Level 3 practitioners)
- Maintain an attractive and welcoming environment for children
- Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures, and operations
Behaviour & Attendance
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times with:
- Children
- Parents
- Visitors
- Colleagues
- Attend regular meetings:
- Staff meetings
- Planning meetings
- Required up-to-date training
Safeguarding & Compliance
Whitwick Day Nursery is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
➡ Enhanced DBS check required. ➡ Processed via an approved third-party provider.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit only.
For efficiency, we may use AI-assisted tools (e.g. application screening, reference checks). All decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. → Applications accepted as received (role may close early if filled).
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