Early Years Teacher in Torquay

Early Years Teacher – Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Torquay

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £26,666 to £29,120 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

About the Nursery

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Torquay is one of the largest purpose-built settings in Torquay, offering a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment where children can thrive. We have an Eco-Schools accreditation with merit, reflecting our commitment to teaching children about caring for the environment.

Location

Located on the Willows Retail Park in Torquay, near Sainsbury’s and just five minutes from the A380, our nursery is easily accessible by both public and private transport. We also provide on-site parking and bus stops within walking distance.

Outdoor Space

Our private garden spaces include a much-loved yurt, regularly used for activities such as yoga and Boogie Mites sessions, creating unique and enriching experiences.

Responsibilities

• Influence and shape the practices in the nursery and share in a collective responsibility for their implementation
• Be open to opportunities for improvement and encourage staff to make suggestions on nursery practices
• Support the process of effective assessment, recording and reporting on progress in children’s development and learning
• Play an active role in identifying and finding ways of meeting the professional development needs of nursery practitioners
• Co-ordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis
• Encourage other practitioners to have high expectations of all children and demonstrate commitment to helping them achieve their full potential
• Ensure all staff demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour which are expected from the children

Qualifications

Candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status, or be Level 6 Qualified.

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

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&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