Early Years Educator

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Islington is seeking an Early Years Practitioner with a Level 2 qualification in Early Years. The successful candidate will promote high standards in the nursery, support playroom staff, and build positive relationships with parents and children. This position offers competitive leave and wellness benefits, as well as the chance to contribute to a certified 'Great Place To Work'. A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day – an extra day off

Access to an employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Cash bonus for referrals

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Early Years is required.
• Experience in early years settings is beneficial.
• Ability to promote high standards of quality within the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
• Deploy staff appropriately to maintain standards within rooms.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursery procedures.
• Provide feedback to parents/carers about their child.
• Develop open and positive relationships with staff.
• Ensure staff maintain friendly relationships with parents.

Skills

Early Years knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 in Early Years

Job description

Posted Thursday 11 December 2025 at 06:00

His eyes are orange, his tongue is black, he has purple prickles all over his back, if you know the rest of this story you are the person we are looking for…

Our Islington Square Day Nursery in Islington is part of Grandir UK, we are looking for an Early Years Practitioner with Level 2 in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story ortwo, and have funtomeet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy

• Recommendfriends and family to work for usand be rewarded with a cash bonus
• 31days annual leave inc bank hol(FTE)- Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off
• Access to an employee benefits portal, discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• May I say thank you for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you be doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practiceand provision in the nurserymeets 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
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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