Job Overview
Part of Grandir UK.
Salary £26,666 to £28,000 (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews).
Join a supportive, child‑focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
The Old Barn Day Nursery in Narborough, located within a beautifully renovated barn at Copt Oak Court, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner.
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
The Old Barn Day Nursery is set within a beautifully renovated barn at Copt Oak Court, creating a unique and welcoming environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.
We are committed to supporting every stage of a child’s development through engaging spaces and enriching experiences.
Fantastic Outdoor Space
Our outdoor environment is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all age groups. Babies benefit from a dedicated garden space where they can explore safely, while our under‑2 area includes tunnels and stimulating resources to encourage curiosity and movement. Older children enjoy a spacious garden designed for adventure, with features such as a climbing frame, ropes, balance activities, and obstacle courses to build confidence and physical skills. The garden also includes a growing area and mud kitchen to inspire creativity and foster a connection with nature.
Location
Located in Narborough, Leicestershire, the nursery sits at Copt Oak Court next to Tesco Express and directly opposite Red Hill Field Primary School. With a large park just across the road and Narborough Station nearby, the nursery is easily accessible for local and commuting families alike.
What You’ll 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 Well‑being 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
* Well‑being 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 (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 training 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.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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