Nursery Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Haywards Heath is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and be passionate about caring for young children. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality standards within the nursery and supporting staff. Attractive benefits include annual leave, remote GP access, and a positive workplace environment.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Cash bonus for referrals

Discounts at online stores

Cash back on medical procedures

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Implement nursery keycarer procedures.

Skills

Childcare

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or above in Early Years

Job description

59 Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath RH16 3DR, UK

Job Description

Posted Thursday 27 November 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 Elan Day Nursery in Haywards Heath, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for aEarly Years Practitioner with Level 2 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 31days 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
• 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 practice and provision in the nursery meets 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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59 Perrymount Rd, Haywards Heath RH16 3DR, UK