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Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner
About the Role
Join Harpenden Day Nursery & Preschool, part of Grandir UK, as a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner. This role is essential for supporting and inspiring children in a welcoming, child-focused environment. You’ll play a key role in fostering curiosity, nurturing growth, and ensuring moments of thriving and development.
- Salary: £12.71–£14.62 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Benefits: Strong benefits package, flexible working, and career progression
Why You’ll Love Working Here
You’ll be part of a supportive, child-focused team that prioritises genuine care for each other. We foster:
- A positive, respectful environment where everyone feels valued
- Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth
- Homely, well-resourced rooms designed for early-years excellence
Our Nursery
Nestled in a beautiful converted house, our Harpenden Day Nursery & Preschool blends a small, family-like setting with outstanding care. Key features include:
- Ofsted ‘Good’ rating, reflecting our commitment to exemplary Early Years education
- Bright, spacious, and well-equipped playrooms for holistic child development
- A leafy residential location, just a short walk from Harpenden home
Location & Travel
- Situated on Sun Lane, Harpenden — close to Harpenden town centre (10-minute walk) and schools
- 10-minute walk to Harpenden train station, offering direct, fast connections to London
- Just five miles from St Albans, yet surrounded by Hertfordshire countryside
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Core Responsibilities
Childcare & Development
- Promote high nursing standards of quality in our nursery structure
- Support and supervise playroom staff in day-to-day childcare roles
- Ensure keycarer procedures are effectively implemented and deploy staff to maintain standards
- Evaluate and allocate children appropriately to keycaring roles based on EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) practices
Parental Engagement
- Provide professional, transparent feedback to parents on their child’s progress
- Actively promote the nursery to existing and prospective families
Staff Relations
- Develop open and positive working relationships with colleagues
- Establish friendly, professional bonds with parents and carers
Key Benefits
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays (3 days used during Christmas shutdown)
- Flexible working options available
- £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus
- Big childcare discount
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from Day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18–65
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Family & Wellbeing Enrichments
- Maternity/paternity leave (100% pay for 12 weeks maternity, 4 weeks paternity)
- Parental bereavement leave (4 weeks paid)
- Compassionate leave (2 weeks paid)
- Miscarriage leave (2 weeks paid)
- Wellbeing Day – a dedicated day off per year
- The Grand Event – extra annual leave for significant life events after 2 years’ service
Additional Perks
- Employee benefits portal offering discounts at ASOS, gyms, cinemas, M and S, and major supermarkets
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Medical cashback for dental/physiotherapy treatments
- Recognition and team celebrations yearly
- In-house training, career progression and Eco Schools accreditation
Commitments
- Grandir UK prioritises child safeguarding and welfare. An Enhanced DBS check is required.
- Equal opportunity employer: Decisions are merit-based.
- Note: AI-assisted tools may support our recruitment process (application screening, reference checks).
Apply today! Visit our website or contact us for immediate consideration. We review applications as they arrive and may close the role early.
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