At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and inspire children in a nurturing Montessori environment.
- Company: Join the caring team at College Town Montessori Nursery School & Preschool.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with great 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 13 - 13 £ per hour.
- Early Years Practitioner
- College Town Montessori Nursery School & Preschool
- Grandir UK
- Salary -
£12.71- £13.00 per hour (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 College Town Montessori Nursery School & Preschool in Sandhurst is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Years 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.
Why You’ll Love Working at College Town Montessori Nursery School & Preschool?
At College Town Montessori Nursery School & Preschool, 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
- About Our Nursery
- Our Approach
At College Town Montessori Nursery, we follow a child‑led Montessori curriculum that encourages children to explore at their own pace and build confidence, independence and curiosity from the very start.
Alongside Montessori learning, we offer French classes and enrichment activities to support language, social and physical development.
Our Location
Situated in the heart of College Town, Sandhurst, we’re close to local parks and green spaces and easily accessible for families in the community.
Our Team
Our highly experienced staff include a qualified Montessori lead, a SENCo practitioner and a French teacher, all dedicated to nurturing each child’s potential and supporting families along the way.
Facilities
Children enjoy bright, inspiring playrooms with age‑appropriate Montessori resources and a large garden area, complete with outdoor play equipment, planting gardens and creative spaces to foster exploration and physical growth.
Activities
We offer a mix of activities, including French lessons, yoga, Boogie Mites and our unique Sow & Grow sessions, helping children develop holistically through fun, hands‑on experiences.
Community Outings
Regular local walks and visits to nearby parks help children connect with nature, build confidence in new environments and enjoy fresh air and adventure outside the nursery.
- 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
- 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.
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