Welcome to Small People Nursery!
Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | Hourly rate: up to £13.80 p/h
Join Us as a Level 2/3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus!
At Small People Nursery, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for your hard work and commitment, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all Level 3 Practitioners across our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!
Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you thrive in all weather conditions? Are you ready to dive in and get your hands dirty? If so, Small People Nursery is the ideal place for you!
We are an outdoor nursery that embraces a Forest School approach, providing rich, varied, and spontaneous experiences that actively engage our children. Our exciting open-air learning environment allows children the freedom to explore and be physically active. We are committed to equal opportunities and inclusion in recruitment, training, and service delivery.
Our innovative approach to early childhood education values each child as strong, capable, and resilient, filled with curiosity and potential.
What We Need From You
Are you ready to make a difference? Here’s what we’re looking for:
* Passion and commitment to working in childcare
* Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday
* Commitment to continual development
* Sound knowledge of EYFS
* Relevant qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, EY Educator
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
* Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
* Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline and mental health first aid trained staff
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
* Company Pension Scheme
* Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and receive a cash bonus if they are successful
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and this position will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Small People Nursery is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality, regardless of their background. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.
All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.