Job Description

We are currently advertising for a

qualified

member of staff to join our team. The contract would be a guaranteed 20 hours per week with opportunity for further hours to cover holiday and sickness, starting ASAP in January 2026.

Minimum Level 3 qualification or Early Years Teacher Status.

We will not be accepting unqualified applicants for this role as we are already supporting some fantastic apprentices and students.

Our nursery is open Full Year, apart from a two week closure over the Christmas holidays, a long weekend in the Summer Holidays and we are closed for bank holidays.

We are open 8am-5pm Monday to Friday, and shifts fall within these hours.

About Us:

Please see our News and Events page on our website www.bolithonursery.com for a taster of the outstanding care and experiences we offer our children.

Application Form:

Please download the application form available on our website: https://bolithonursery.com/useful-information/work-with-us/

Application forms can be returned via email to:

info@bolithonursery.com

, or printed and posted to:

Bolitho Nursery, Polwithen Road, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 4JR

The successful applicant will:

Hold a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years Qualification (Essential) have achieved Early Years Teacher Status (Desirable Be highly motivated, creative and passionate about Early Years play and learning. Be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times with children, their families and the staff team. Hold a knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety. Hold a current Paediatric First Aid Certificate (Desirable)
Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Application forms will need to be completed and returned to be considered for shortlisting and to be invited to interview.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 12.64 per hour

Work Location: In person