Oaklea House Day Nursery & Heath House Day Nursery (Hook / Fleet)
It takes a wonderfully special, welcoming and nurturing practitioner to support new families as they embark on their nursery journey, and to help settle their young baby into an early years setting.
Position: Deputy Suite Leader – Babies
We are excited to share two opportunities to become a Deputy Suite Leader – Babies at either of our settings in Fleet (Heath House Day Nursery) or Hook (Oaklea House Day Nursery).
Responsibilities
* Run a Baby Suite for 16‑18 children aged 3 months to 16 months in the Room Leader’s absence.
* Support families as they embark on their nursery journey and help settle young babies into an early years setting.
* Work collaboratively within a team and promote internal progression.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Level 3, 5 or 6 or QTS qualification, and experience as a nursery practitioner.
* Valid First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding certificates (training provided).
* Comfortable working within a team and with children aged 3 months to 16 months.
Hours & Pay
Preferred: 41 hours over 4.5 days. Work/life balance considered; hours can be discussed to match session times.
Pay: £13.50‑14.00 per hour depending on qualification and experience.
Location
Fleet – Heath House Day Nursery or Hook – Oaklea House Day Nursery. All settings within Hampshire area close to station.
Benefits
* Discounted childcare spaces
* 24/7 access to private doctors and prescriptions delivered to door.
* Discount platform covering supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, shopping, holidays, etc.
* 24/7 access to confidential qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
* Competitive salary + attendance award bonuses.
* Paid day off for your Birthday.
* Ability to book holiday up to 18 months in advance.
* Employee of the month cash bonuses.
* Supportive and Mental Health First Aid trained management team.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* End of year awards and Christmas party.
* Unlimited access to professional development training courses.
* Opportunities for internal progression across all settings.
* Free uniform.
* DBS costs covered.
We look forward to hearing from passionate and driven nursery nurses ready to join a tight knit team.
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