Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to join their Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Burgess Hill. This role focuses on providing high-quality care and education to children while supporting and supervising staff. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years and experience in a childcare setting. Join a company dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and the welfare of children.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Extra 'Wellbeing Day' off

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Experience in a nursery or childcare environment is beneficial.
• Ability to manage and supervise playroom staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Ensure implementation of nursery keycarer procedures.

Skills

Level 2 or above in Early Years

High standards of quality

Staff supervision

Professional relationships

Job description

Posted Thursday 27 November 2025 at 06:00

We are currently looking for an Early Years Practitioner with Level 2 or above in Early Years to join our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Burgess Hill as part of Grandir UK. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and meet the needs of our children.

Benefits

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave incl 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.