Job Description

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Level 2/3 qualified practitioners to join our Under 2's unit. We are looking for practitioners who are actively working with Under 2's, have specific training for the Under 2's or have previous experience working with babies.

We are a 140 place nursery set in 5 acres of beautiful woodland. We have a lovely staff team that are dedicated and committed to making a difference to the children and improving better outcomes in learning and education. We love to offer a wide variety of activities that engage our children's interests in the natural world and curiosity to be active, explore and investigate.

We are looking to recruit a enthusiastic and motivated individual with a real passion for developing young minds, who as well as bringing their own experiences to the Nursery, are eager to develop their knowledge base with continued learning. You will need to provide a kind, calm and caring atmosphere for our youngest babies.

You will need to have a relevant Level 2/Level 3 childcare qualification to apply. Experience of day nurseries would benefit you but is not essential.

At the interview you will need to demonstrate a good knowledge of the developing child and the EYFS. We will need you to show an understanding and competence in safeguarding and child protection.

We are a real living wage employer and your salary will raise after completion of your probation period

We want you to feel valued and have a good work life balance so we offer birthday leave and increased holiday with long service. We also plan our rotas in advance and offer flexibility around working hours.

Working at Bunny Run is a fun and rewarding job, where every day you will experience new challenges and joy and you will have the satisfaction of watching children develop, learn and grow under your care.

All successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure unless already on the update service. All references will be sought prior to starting.

The nursery is open for 51 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 6pm. This position is full time, 40 hours a week. We close for the week between Christmas and New Yearly.

Our perks

We fully appreciate all our staff and offer some fantastic benefits including:

We offer a competitive salary and company pension

We provide full uniform

We offer staff hot lunch daily

We provide internal and external training so you can reach your full potential

We have a detached staff room for you to enjoy your lunch breaks

We have six weekly staff meetings where we provide Dominos pizza

We provide staff treats every Thursday

We celebrate everyone's birthday with cake

We reward our 'staff member of the month' with a prize

We treat our staff to an all-expense paid Christmas party annually.

. We have joined up with Wave active Health and wellbeing to give you gym membership at corporate rates !

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 27,227.20 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: Bunny Run 121
Expected start date: 01/09/2025