Grandir UK
Nursery Practitioner
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Nursery Practitioner
Nursery Practitioner – Harpenden Day Nursery & Preschool
Half of Grandir UK
Salary: £12.71–£14.62 per hour (dependent on experience & qualifications with regular reviews) Flexible & supportive environment with genuine career progression.
About the Role
Join our child-focused team at Harpenden Day Nursery and play a pivotal role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children, fostering curiosity and helping them grow every day.
Core Responsibilities
- Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
- Support and supervise playroom staff in their daily duties
- Allocate staff effectively to maintain room-specific standards
- Ensure proper implementation of keycarer procedures and child allocation policies
- Uphold Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards
- Provide professional feedback to parents/carers about their child’s progress
- Actively contribute to nursery promotion for current and prospective families
- Foster open, positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers
Why Harpenden Day Nursery?
We pride ourselves on a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow.
Core Benefits
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
- 33 days annual leave + 3 day Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas & New Year closure
- Flexible working options
- £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
- Certified as a "Great Place to Work" (voted by staff)
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Family & Wellbeing Enquiries
- 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 (extra day off for self-care)
- "The Grand Event" – additional week of annual leave for significant life events after 2 years’ service
Holistic Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts (ASOS, cinemas, gyms, M&S, supermarkets, etc.)
- 24/7 remote GP access
- Medical cashback for dental, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Recognition & rewards programmes with team celebrations (including a dedicated May celebration month)
- In-house training and progression opportunities
- Commitment to sustainability (Carbon Literacy-trained teams & Eco Schools accreditation)
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About Our Nursery
Our lovely Harpenden nursery and preschool is housed in a beautiful converted house, set in a leafy residential area. We offer a small, homely, yet highly modern environment with:
- Spacious, bright, and well-resourced rooms
- Top-rated ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
- Focus on each child’s growth and development during their critical Early Years stage
- Outstanding care and education to help children bloom
Location & Commute
- Situated on Sun Lane, Harpenden, just a short walk from Harpenden town centre
- 10-minute walk from Harpenden train station with fast direct links to London
- Only 5 miles from St Albans, yet nested in Hertfordshire’s beautiful countryside
Company Commitment
[Grandir UK] is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunity employer – recruitment is based strictly on merit. Applicants may be assessed with AI-assisted tools (for application screening & reference checks) to streamline processes, though all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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