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Nursery Practitioner

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,666 to £28,018 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Abington Grove, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

   

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• Big childcare discount
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Our charming red brick nursery was beautifully refurbished in summer 2024, creating a warm, welcoming space where children feel comfortable, happy, and supported every day.

Ofsted
We are proud of our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, which reflects our commitment to providing a secure learning environment and supporting every child’s progress and development.

Great Location and Transport Links
Our nursery is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from St Georges Avenue. It is well connected by local bus routes serving Welford Road, Kingsthorpe, and surrounding areas, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy for busy families in Northampton.

Eco-Schools Accredited
We are proud to be Eco-Schools accredited, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability. We actively encourage children to care for the environment through everyday learning and eco-friendly practices.

Long-Serving, Highly Qualified Staff
Our experienced and dedicated team takes the time to build strong relationships with both children and parents. Every child receives personalised care and education, ensuring their individual needs are met in a nurturing and engaging way.

Large Outdoor Space
Children benefit from a spacious outdoor area filled with exciting resources. From a vegetable plot and mud kitchen to a sand pit and cosy reading nook, the space encourages exploration, creativity, and imaginative play. Babies also enjoy sensory activities and creative sessions, helping them discover and develop their interests.

Location
The nursery is situated in Abington, just off the A45 and close to the beautiful Racecourse Park. It is within 10 minutes of the town centre and around 15 minutes from the M1, with convenient access to local bus and train services, as well as a range of nearby amenities.

 

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 and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.

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