Nursery Practitioner

Grandir UK Limited; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wellingborough is looking for an Early Years Practitioner with a Level 2 qualification in Early Years. In this role, you will ensure high standards in childcare, support staff, and develop positive relationships with parents. The ideal candidate will have experience in the nursery environment and knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The position offers various benefits including annual leave and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal

Remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Certification as a Great Place To Work

Qualifications

• Experience in a childcare setting, preferably as an Early Years Practitioner.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Proven ability to build relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Ensure effective keycarer procedures.
• Provide feedback to parents/carers.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff.

Skills

Level 2 in Early Years

Ability to promote high standards of quality

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Wellingborough, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Early Years Practitioner with Level 2 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.