Job Description

Glenhurst is a highly respected nursery and pre-school setting based in Havant, Hampshire. Following our Ofsted inspection we have been rated Good and our hardworking team is dedicated to continue in offering the best possible start to school for our little learners. We have a strong positive reputation in our community and operate a waiting list due to strong demand for our care.

Our values as an organisation, demonstrated by our entire team are: Safety First, Always Positive, Exciting Learning, Friendly Team and Perfect Communication

Glenhurst is looking for a well qualified early years educator who is ready to work in a spacious and well resourced setting looking after our group of kind and caring little learners. There is a role available across the setting and we are responsive to the preference and experience for the room and age group you wish to work with.

This role is open to those with Level 2 or 3 qualification and above. We can support the right candidate with their training for Level 4 and beyond and many of our team now hold Level 6 qualifications.

We are looking for someone to work part time or full time (20-40 hours per week) and start from September 2025, at our setting in Havant, Hampshire. You will be responsible for the care of your own key children. We are confident there is a great team in place to work alongside as you bring your ideas and experience to our organisation.

We are looking for someone with:

A high quality background of experience and formal training Enthusiasm for working with young children An interest in developing and reflecting on your practice as part of a team An ethic for hard work and enjoying the benefits and rewards that comes of working with little learners. Open to continuous training and development as we invest in our staff
We offer an employment package and pension with generous holiday allowances, bonuses, meals provided on site. Discounts are available at local and national retailers for our team members including supermarkets. Excellent quality internal and external training is available and we have opportunities for progression for the right candidates.

The role is available for 20-40 hours per week as to be agreed with the candidate at interview. Our opening hours are between the hours of 7:30am and 6pm.

Successful applicants will be invited in for interview and an opportunity to work alongside our staff and children.

Those currently studying a higher qualification are encouraged to apply as we are able to support the right candidate with completing their training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.80 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Store discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Experience:

Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 or 3 Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025