Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Bedford is seeking an Early Years Educator with a Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years to join their dedicated team. The role involves caring for children, promoting high standards, and ensuring rich and stimulating experiences that cater to their development. As part of a Great Place to Work-certified organization, you'll enjoy benefits such as generous annual leave, wellbeing days, and support for professional development. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding children and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day

Discounts at online stores

Remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for staff dedication

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• You must have a Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years.
• Be prepared to promote high standards within the nursery environment.
• Experience mentoring unqualified staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality in the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Prepare and support children’s activities.
• Maintain effective management in the absence of leaders.
• Ensure nursery meets Early Years Foundation Stage standards.

Skills

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Promote high standards of quality

Key carer responsibilities

Support children’s activities

Effective day-to-day management

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage

Support and mentor staff

Education

Level 3 in Early Years

Job description

Posted Tuesday 16 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Bedford part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for aEarly Years Educator with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) – Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes 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 in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Prepare and support children’s activities
• In the absence of the Team/Room Leader maintain effective day-to-day management of the environment
• Contribute to ensuring that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Support and mentor students and un-qualified staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice

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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