Nursery Practitioner - Market Harborough

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

Job summary

A childcare provider in Market Harborough is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner for lunch cover. Candidates should hold a Level 2 qualification in Early Years and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. This role involves promoting high-quality care, supporting staff, and building positive relationships with families. The position offers various attractive benefits, including generous leave and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

'Wellbeing Day' for personal time

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

'Thank you' appreciation initiatives

'Great Place To Work' certification

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Early Years is required.
• Ability to care for and support children's development.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursery keycarer procedures.
• Provide feedback to parents about their child.
• Develop positive relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Level 2 in Early Years

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Nursery Practitioner - Market Harborough

Bowden Business Village, Harborough Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7SA, UK

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Our Market Harborough Day Nursery in Market Harborough ,p art of Grandir UK, is currently looking for aEarly Years Practitioner (lunch cover) with Level 2 in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story ortwo, and have funtomeet the needs of our children.

Looking to find someone to work Monday -Friday

1100-1500

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

Responsibilities

• 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 practiceand provision in the nurserymeets 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.