Job Description

Swap winter blues for warm smiles

! :)

Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Practitioner?

This winter, spend your days in a cosy, loving nursery filled with laughter, creativity and children who make every day brighter At

Forest House Day Nursery, Bordon

, you'll enjoy fun-filled activities, delicious meals from our in-house chef , getting to know wonderful new families, and even getting a head start on those World Book Day costume ideas for March.

We're a family-owned nursery with a

big heart

, beautiful spaces, a brilliant team and a workplace that truly We have

real promotion opportunities available right now (Deputy Suite Leader and apprenticeship opportunities)

and a proven track record of growing our team into senior and management roles

Come and make memories, not just shifts.

If you're kind, passionate and ready to grow your Early Years career with the Good Time Team, we'd love to hear from you.

Our team are more than superheroes- they are the most passionate, kind, proud and success driven team you will ever come across. Some notable achievements in 2025 include being short listed for a Jamie Oliver Good Food Award and winning Bordon in Bloom for the second year in a row!

We

see you for you

and work hard to

support, recognise and praise

our hardworking teams during these busy times. We have an excellent track record of

internal promotion

and progression and previous practitioners now sit in our highest Management positions. We also support number of colleagues as they undertake their Level 5 Senior Practitioner qualification.

The Role

Due to increasing numbers, we are currently looking for a number of kind, caring and passionate individuals to join our team in Bordon as

part time/ full time

Nursery Nurse/ qualified Early Years Educator or Nursery Teacher. This could be a level 2, 3, 4,5, 6 or QTS qualified individual. Please note for Level 6 or QTS, the salary would be higher than listed.

Our ideal situation would be for the chosen candidate to work 41 hours over 4.5days, however

work/life balance is important

and so we can be open to discussion on hours to suit both you and the nursery, so long as these match our session times to support the needs of the children.

Our hiring process places YOU in the centre- working to accommodate your preferred age group, hours and career goals.

If in doubt, please apply and we can work together to find a suitable working arrangement! We do not offer term time only roles, or 9-3pm hours.

In return, we can offer fantastic benefits such as:

Discounted Childcare spaces

Your health at your fingertips- 24/7 access to private doctors appointments at times to suit YOU and prescriptions delivered to your door. This can be extended to cover the whole family.

A discount platform covering all of life's needs- from supermarket discounts, gym membership, restaurants, shopping, days out, holidays and much more.

24/7 access to confidential qualified counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as structured sessions to support you through a range of personal/ family/ legal/ mental health issues.

Competitive salary + Attendance award bonuses which sees colleagues add to their basic salary.

Paid day off for your Birthday!

Ability to book holiday up to 18 months in advance

Employee of the month cash bonuses

A supportive and Mental Health First Aid trained management team.

Employee Referral Scheme

End of Year Awards and Christmas Party

Unlimited access to professional development training courses.

Opportunities for internal progression across all our settings.

Free uniform

We pay the cost of your DBS

and much much more!

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

Pay: 12.40-13.70 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount
Application question(s):

Please state the level and title of your highest childcare qualification Please state the days and hours that you are able to work What is your preferred age group?
Work Location: In person