Have you ever wanted to ....... Be an astronaut? Explore the jungle looking for animals? Or attend a tea party in the magic fairy gardens of a toddler’s mind? These are just some of the things that happen in one day within our nurseries and with our imaginative children. At the Little Shipmates Family, whether you’re a toddling two-year-old, or fully grown adult – having fun should be a must!
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to come and join our family of nurseries as part of our friendly teaching team.
Daisy Chain Day Nursery has a long-established reputation for providing exceptional quality childcare in Basingstoke. Our carefully thought-out indoor and outdoor learning environments help the children to feel settled, cosy and calm, and our skilled and enthusiastic teachers meet our high expectations to help our children to become curious learners and develop their interests.
This is an all year round position with both part time and full time hours available. These equate to either 2/3 full days or a full 5 day working pattern depending on the candidate's preference.
Our staff and children live by our values of:
- Enthusiasm
- Professionalism
- Achievement
- Belonging
- Recognition
Benefits
In order to recognise and reward the exceptional work that our staff members do every day, the Company benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Free on-site parking.
- 30% Childcare discount, increasing to 50% after two years continuous service.
- Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with long service.
- Paid Bank Holidays and paid annual 'shut down' over the festive period.
- Wellbeing support available to all staff from 2 internal qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
- Access to free 24/7 confidential counselling helpline.
- Annual pay reviews as well as an additional increase for staff members with 2 years’ service.
- Regular staff social events and team building.
- Workplace pension.
- Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme.
- Staff uniform provided, including a lightweight summer top alternative for the warmer months.
- Staff room refreshments including tea, coffee, squash, and sweet treats!
- Discounted hot lunch available to purchase made by our in-house Nursery Chef.
- Easter and Christmas chocolate treats for all staff members!
- Brilliant progression opportunities.
- Support from the Company to gain further qualifications or training.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please give our Head Office a call on 02380 840527 where our HR Manager would love to speak with you.
To find out more about our company, please visit www.littleshipmates.com.
An enhanced DBS check & a minimum of two satisfactory references will need to be sourced and need to meet our requirements for those successful at the interview stage.
Daisy Chain Day Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
**Due to the nature of working in early years, with young children, an enhanced DBS check will be required before commencement of employment. This post will be exempt from the provision of Section 4.2, of The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, so when making your application it is required that you disclose whether there are any pending charges, convictions, bind overs or cautions, and if so, for which offence. In addition, applications are not entitled to withhold information about conviction which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the act. Failure to disclose any of the above may result in terminating the offer of employment, or dismissal/disciplinary action.**
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification? (Please note Health and Social Care is not deemed as full and relevant)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person