Grandir UK
Nursery Practitioner
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We’re looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our passionate team at Head Start Day Nursery in Milton Keynes.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner you will:
- Be hands-on with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care and play-based learning
- Foster a curious, happy, and thriving environment where children develop confidence and confidence
- Support the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum with engaging and age-appropriate activities
- Play a key role in promoting the nursery’s quality standards through environment, resources, and experiences
- Mentor students, junior staff, and colleague
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual care and support for assigned children while maintaining a warm and welcoming space
- Prepare and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities that encourage curiosity
- Contribute to effective day-to-day management of your room while ensuring adherence to Early Years policies
- Maintain strong collaboration with parents and carers, fostering open communication
- Support team cohesion and participatory leadership, especially when the Team/Room Leader is unavailable
Salary £13,396.90 – £14,212 per annum (grade 34, Band R) – subject to business requirements and employee experience
Hours Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm Tuesday: 8:30am to 1:30pm (Term Time Only)
Note: At least seven terms' service required for above salary
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- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus 3 extra shutdown days in December
- Stress-free closures for Christmas and New Year
- Flexible term-time working options for eligible family commitments
- Big discounts on essential family shopping through Grandir’s employee shopping portal
- £500 'refer a friend' bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay and Life Assurance from day 1
- A Certificate of Excellence as a Great Place to Work (included in salary)
Enhanced Family & Wellbeing Support
- Maternity & adoption leave at full pay for 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100% for 4 weeks
- Bereavement leave and compassionate leave fully paid, up to 4 weeks and 2 weeks respectively
- Miscarriage leave & well-being day provision within reason
- An extra day off just for you, plus a supplement at an important personal milestone
Reaching Further
- Employee benefits portal with exclusive deals on ASOS, fitness, cinema, plus supermarkets and fashion retailers (e.g., M&S)
- 24/7 access to Health Space for remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and complementary therapies
- Year-round recognition with regular celebrations in true team spirit, with May dedicated to celebrating our staff
- Unlimited talent development through in-house training opportunities, plus feedback-led support
- Sustainable work culture with skills training in carbon literacy and eco-education ladder
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Why Head Start?
- Join in a small-scale, family-friendly nursery with over 23 years’ experience at Milton Keynes Village Hall
- One of the proteins child-led, yet well-organised curriculum using Forest School-based outdoor play alongside traditional activities
- Friendly, strong community and partnerships with local families
- Our team champions sustainability, from outdoor play to local sourcing in our meals
** Qualification & Skills**
- Preferred candidates have a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification, on track for level 2, or equivalent childcare focus certificates
- We pilot opportunities – experienced practitioners can access apprenticeship upskilling opportunities
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously to deliver a high-quality childcare experience
- We seek candidates who live by the values of respect, trust, and care in our life-affirming environment
About us We are an overnight DBS compliant company dedicated to a high-quality early years education
Join families in Milton Keynes for long-term, stimulating childcare
Grandir UK is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Our selections are based purely on merit.
To meet grandparents’ expectations and move ahead efficiently in hiring, we use some AI-assisted tools for screening and application stages; all hiring decisions are made by people.
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