Job Description

Dear Future Preschool Hero

,

We're not here to post a generic job ad.

Because you're not generic.

You're the kind of person who wants to lead, not just supervise.

You believe that preschool is so much more than a holding space before school.

You're passionate about giving children the best start in life - with purpose, with joy, and with just the right amount of pineapple-powered fun.

Welcome to Happy Trails Play Nursery in Shinfield, where we're flipping the script on childcare.

We're known for two big things:

Putting the fun back in childcare Leading the way in healthy eating
And now? We're searching for someone just like you to take the reins of our Preschool Room - affectionately called The Pineapple Room - and lead it with energy, warmth, and creativity.

What makes us wildly different?

(You might want to sit down for this...)

Cooking Club

Yes, our children cook with real chefs in a real children's kitchen. We don't just play with food -- we teach it, we taste it, and we explore it together.

Gardening Club

We've got an actual allotment and an outdoor learning expert. Think bug hotels, compost, birdwatching, tomatoes, and wide-eyed wonder. It's more than outdoor play -- it's a hands-in-the-soil education.

Robust Staff Wellbeing Programme

From wellness days to social events, we invest in you. Because happy educators = happy children.

The Preschool Team You've Always Dreamed Of

Fun, supportive, driven, and brilliantly creative. You won't just be a Room Leader -- you'll be joining a dream team - our team are wonderful.

What we're looking for:

You've got experience as a Room Leader - or you're a strong Level 3 ready to step up. You're organised and a natural motivator. You love to lead from the front and make learning magical. You're on a mission - not just to tick boxes, but to raise the bar for early years education. You're a happy human who brings good vibes, fresh ideas, and real energy to every shift.

What's in it for you?

A competitive salary that reflects your experience A clear path to grow within our setting A wellbeing programme that actually supports your wellbeing Events, training, and celebrations all year round A chance to do something genuinely different in childcare
Sound like you?

Then don't sit on this. We want to meet you.

Click Apply or reach out for a confidential chat -- let's see if Happy Trails Play is your next big adventure.

At Happy Trails Play, we don't just care for children.

We grow people -- big and small.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,500.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Expected start date: 03/08/2025