Nursery Practitioner

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

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 meeting the needs of our children.

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave including 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 100s 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

• 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 unqualified 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.

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.