At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children in a nurturing nursery environment.
- Company: Join the award-winning Dicky Birds Day Nursery, part of Grandir UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Outstanding nursery with excellent transport links and a supportive team.
- 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 28225 - 28225 £ per year.
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Surbiton 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.
At Maple Road 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
- 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
At our nursery, we are dedicated to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where young minds can thrive and grow. Offering a home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to discover the world around them and their interests through fun and engaging activities. We offer exceptional Early Years education throughout the nursery ensuring that the children are learning lifelong skills.
Dicky Birds Maple Road in Surbiton, London is proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted! Receiving the highest Ofsted rating is a true testament to the outstanding care and education this nursery team provides, and showcases that they are one of the best nurseries in the London area all the way from Kingston Upon Thames to Richmond.
Our Dicky Birds Day Nursery and Preschool is perfectly positioned at Claremont Hall, right at the junction of Maple Road and Claremont Road. This prime location provides excellent access to local transport links, with Surbiton train station just a 10‑minute walk away and Kingston upon Thames Station a 30‑minute stroll. Families from Kingston upon Thames, New Malden, and nearby areas like Hinchley Wood, Surrey, can easily reach us via various bus routes.
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
- 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.
Early Years Specialist in London employer: Grandir UK
At Dicky Birds Maple Road Day Nursery in Surbiton, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and child-focused employer that values the well-being and growth of our team. With competitive salaries, flexible working options, and a wealth of benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities, we create an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to thrive. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing and outstanding-rated nursery.
