Nursery Practitioner
10 days ago
Redhill
Salary - £13.53 - £14.62 per hour (Depending on experience and with regular pay reviews) Join us and get £1000 welcome bonus Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Redhill is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Practitionerto 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. At Kiddi Caru, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow. • 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, • £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 At Kiddi Caru Redhill, we follow a play-based, child-centred curriculum inspired by the Curiosity Approach, supporting children to explore, discover and learn through their interests. Our focus is on building confidence, independence and key early skills in a nurturing environment. Located on the Watercolour development just outside Redhill town centre, our nursery is surrounded by nature, including the nearby Moors Nature Reserve, and is within easy reach of Redhill train station, ideal for commuting families. Our experienced and passionate team create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued. Staff work closely with families to support individual development and ensure each child thrives during their early years. We offer well-resourced, age-specific playrooms and multiple outdoor garden spaces, including mud kitchens and a growing garden. Children also benefit from a calming sensory room and a home-from-home environment designed for comfort and exploration. Children enjoy a wide range of enriching activities such as Boogie Mites, Mini Mites, yoga, PE sessions, Make and Bake and Forest School. These experiences support physical development, creativity and teamwork through fun, hands-on learning. Regular outings form a key part of nursery life, including trips to local ponds, parks and shops, as well as visits to a local care home, helping children build confidence and connect with their community. Kiddi Caru Redhill is rated “Good” by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality care, learning and a supportive environment where children can flourish. • Supervise and support children at all times, • Prepare and supervise activities under the guidance of Level 3 qualified practitioners, • Contribute to maintaining an attractive and welcoming environment for the children, • Read, understand and implement all company policies, procedures and operational practices, • Maintain a positive attitude at all times with children, parents, visitors and colleagues, • Attend regular staff meetings, planning meetings and undertake training as required, • 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, • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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