Grandir UK
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner
Dicky Birds, Pelham Road
Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £28,142 - £30,410 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.
Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Pelham Road is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity, and helping them thrive every day.
Why You’ll Love Working at Pelham Road
You will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- 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
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
In our warm and nurturing setting, children are given the strongest foundations to grow and learn. Our experienced, long-standing team creates a stimulating environment that supports curiosity and development at every stage.
We are proud to hold a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, with our latest inspection recognising our commitment to high-quality education and a safe, caring environment where every child’s wellbeing comes first.
Our Facilities
Our bright, thoughtfully designed rooms create a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel comfortable and engaged. Each space is equipped with high-quality resources to support cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Our outdoor area features a reading corner, large sandpit, and a creative space for messy play, painting, and construction.
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Activities
We offer a range of engaging activities tailored to every stage of development, from babies to preschoolers. Forest School sessions take learning outdoors, encouraging exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving, while our PE sessions build confidence, coordination, and a love of physical activity through fun, energetic play.
Community Outings
Children benefit from regular outings to places such as Wimbledon Common, local libraries, and farms, helping them explore their community and enjoy hands-on learning experiences.
Location and Travel
Located on a quiet residential street on Pelham Road, our welcoming nursery is just a short walk from Wimbledon High Street and close to Wimbledon Station, with excellent bus links for easy commuting.
Dicky Birds is unique in offering multiple nurseries within each area. You can also find our other Wimbledon settings on Queens Road and Dundonald Road, as well as nearby in Raynes Park and Surbiton—all providing the same warm, nurturing environment and exceptional care for your child.
What will you be doing
- Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
- Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
- Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child
- Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
- Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
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Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 percent 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 off just for you
- The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S, and major supermarkets
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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