At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support children in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join the caring team at Kiddi Caru Nursery, part of Grandir UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and a £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
- Other info: Experience a supportive culture with excellent training and progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for early years education and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 26666 - 28018 £ per year.
- Posted Friday, 18 September 2026 at 05:00
- Early Years Educator
- Part of Grandir UK
Salary £26,666 - £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 Nursery in Rushden, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years Educator 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.
Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Rushden
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.
- 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
- £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
- Location
Located in the heart of Rushden, just a five-minute drive from Rushden Lakes and a short walk from the high street, the nursery is easily accessible from the A6 and surrounding areas, including Bedford and Northampton.
Its convenient location makes it an ideal choice for both local families and commuters, with excellent outdoor facilities that enhance everyday learning and play.
- What will you be doing
- 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 practice and provision in the nursery meets 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
- 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
- Dayforce wallet- gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before normal pay day
- 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 and will be carried out by out approved third party provider.
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.
About Our Nursery
Our Rushden Day Nursery offers a warm, home-from-home environment inspired by the Hygge approach, creating a calm and comforting space where children feel happy, secure, and ready to learn.
With soft lighting, natural elements, and a nurturing atmosphere, we support children as they build confidence, develop new skills, and explore new experiences.
We offer a variety of enriching experiences, including weekly outings to local parks and community spaces, as well as Forest School sessions that encourage a love of nature.
A visiting therapy dog joins us every Thursday and Friday, supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and helping them build positive relationships in a relaxed and engaging way.
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Early Years Educator in Rushden employer: Grandir UK Limited
Grandir UK Limited offers an exceptional working environment for Early Years Educators at the Kiddi Caru nursery in Hitchin, where you can enjoy flexible hours and a generous benefits package. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive team culture, you will have the opportunity to inspire young minds while benefiting from career progression and a comprehensive range of perks, including a company pension and 33 days of holiday.
