Join Our Team at Handkerchief Day Nursery!
Position: Level 3 Practitioner
Hours: Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday
Why Choose Us?
At Handkerchief Day Nursery, we truly value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation, we’re thrilled to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition Bonus to all Level 3 Practitioners across our nurseries. This bonus is paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions!
About Us
Handkerchief Nursery is a vibrant, nature-focused environment where children can thrive! We offer an exciting outdoor forest school experience, complete with a variety of animals and engaging activities like fire-making and nature exploration. Our commitment is to provide stimulating and purposeful learning opportunities, inviting parents to participate and supporting our community. Plus, every child enjoys weekly Jo Jingles sessions, where they engage with music in a fun and interactive way.
We believe that a child’s earliest years are crucial in shaping their lifelong outcomes. That’s why we are dedicated to fostering nurturing environments with high-quality teams to deliver exceptional care and education for all our children and their families.
What We Need From You
Are you ready to make a difference?
* Passion and commitment to working in childcare
* Ability to work shifts between 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday
* Commitment to continual development
* Sound knowledge of EYFS
* Qualifications: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, NVQ Level 3, EY Educator
Why Join Us?
At Handkerchief, we believe in rewarding our team members with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us!
* £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
* Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
* Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
* Career Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities
* Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme!
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.
Our Commitment
We are dedicated 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.
Handkerchief is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families, regardless of their individual needs.
All positions are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
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