Job Description

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!

Little Shipmates Day Nursery was the first nursery of the Little Shipmates Group and with local staff and a cosy residential location, the nursery really is a home away from home. The setting is a warm and welcoming space, brimming with a tangible sense of family and belonging

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 or 3 Qualified Practitioner to come and join our setting as our numbers continue to grow.

This can be either a full time position, or a part time position working 2 or 3 full days per week. Please note the nursery is an all year round setting, and therefore all positions are working all year round (term time not considered).

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):

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. Employee of the Month recognition. 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! Easter and Christmas chocolate treats for all staff members! Brilliant progression opportunities. Support from the Company to gain further qualifications or training.
To find out more about our company please visit www.littleshipmates.com.

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.

An enhanced DBS check & references will need to be sourced and need to meet our requirements for those successful at the interview stage.

Little Shipmates 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

Application question(s):

Do you hold a full and relevant Level 2 or 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