Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)
Listing ref 75417b3203
- WhereLondon
- Posted30 September 2026
Why You’ll Love Working at Clerkenwell Mount Day Nursery
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
FacilitiesOur Clerkenwell Mount Nursery is a Grade II listed building, converted from two townhouses, offering spacious rooms, a garden, and nutritious meals. Experienced teachers use these spaces to nurture confidence, curiosity, and essential skills.
PlayroomsEach age group has a dedicated room with age-appropriate resources and activities. The first-floor baby room features sensory play, the top-floor toddler room supports skill development, and the preschool room prepares older children for school.
GardenThe vibrant garden encourages outdoor learning, social interaction, and physical development with a mud kitchen, gardening area, and play equipment. Children enjoy free-flow access for exploration and play.
OFSTED Rating – ‘Good’ in all areas
Location and Travel
Located in the heart of Clerkenwell near Ironmongers' Hall, our nursery is easily accessible for working parents. It’s just a short walk from King's Cross Station, Angel Station, and Farringdon Station, with nearby paid street parking for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups.
What will you 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
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.
Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.
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What this role involves
General background for nursery worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Record children's development and share with parents, carers and nursery staff
- Plan and supervise activities like arts and crafts, music and cooking
- Help children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, singing and storytelling
- Typical pay (UK)
- £16,000 starting · £24,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 30 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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