Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an Early Years Educator to join their nursery. You'll be responsible for promoting high standards of care, supporting children's development, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and have a passion for fostering a positive environment for children. Attractive benefits include 31 days annual leave and a cash bonus for referrals.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Cash bonus for referrals

24/7 remote GP appointments

Discounts at online stores

Qualifications

• Experience working in a nursery or early years setting.
• Ability to support children's development through engaging activities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of quality and care for children.
• Assume key carer responsibilities for designated children.
• Prepare and support activities tailored to children's needs.
• Contribute to effective management of the nursery environment.

Skills

Childcare experience

Ability to promote high standards

Mentoring skills

Education

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Job description

Posted Tuesday 25 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Leighton Buzzard, 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 holidays (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.