Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring nursery organization in London is looking for an Early Years Educator to join their team. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and the ability to provide high-quality care for children. The role includes promoting quality standards and contributing to the development of a positive childcare environment. Attractive benefits include generous annual leave, wellbeing days, and cash bonuses. This position supports the growth of children into happy, healthy individuals.

Benefits

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Cash bonus for referrals

Additional wellbeing day

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition for employee hard work

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Ability to promote high-quality childcare standards.
• Experience supporting children's activities vital.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Prepare and support children’s activities.
• Contribute to meeting Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.
• Mentor students and unqualified staff.

Skills

High standards of quality

Key carer responsibilities

Effective day-to-day management

High-quality childcare practice

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Pepys Road, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for an Early 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 we overall 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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