Do you hold a Level 3 (or higher) Early Years & Childcare qualification? Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to join a vibrant and dynamic workplace that offers the youngest children the very best start in their educational journey?

We are looking for qualified childcare practitioners with a minimum of 1 year of recent working experience in a day care setting to join our nursery. In addition to offering competitive salaries and excellent working conditions, our nurseries offer a friendly environment in which your contribution will be valued and appreciated. If you are cheerful, responsible and reliable, and looking for a position where no day is the same and every day makes a difference we would love to hear from you.

We currently have employment opportunities available in our Guildford and Cranleigh nurseries .

_ About us: _We are a Surrey-based group of 5 full day care settings established in 1986; we offer small nurturing home room bases giving our teams the opportunity to get to know the children well, and full support and training to plan each day around inspiring awe and wonder to offer an active and fun-filled nursery day.

_ Benefits - In addition to a competitive starting salary of up to GBP27,500 (salary dependent on qualification level & experience), we will provide: _

A supportive and friendly workplace, with plenty of opportunities to undertake training & professional development.

30 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) - increasing to 35 with length of service.

Performance-related bonus - up to GBP500 per year plus Ofsted inspection outcome bonus

5 days Company Sick Pay, rising to 10 with length of service.

Free uniform.

Free enhanced DBS check.

Free staff events

Free access to a wide range of CPD training.

Annual salary review.

Length of service bonus.

Free access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured

Staff childcare package - 60% discount for up to 2 children at a time (space permitting).

_ Day-to-day responsibilities will include: _

Providing the highest level of childcare and early education experiences for all children in the nursery.

Working as part of a well-qualified & experienced staff team and contributing to the running and development of the nursery.

Ensuring that children's learning and development are celebrated with the child and their families.

Using your knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage & child development to plan and implement play-based, interest-led, learning activities on a daily basis.

Establishing strong professional relationships with the children, their parents and your colleagues.

Skills/Qualifications:

Minimum Level 3 qualification (DfE Early Years Qualification Framework approved) with at least 1 year of recent working experience in a day-care setting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in a childcare setting (children 5 years and under) is essential; knowledge of the Montessori approach to education would be an advantage

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: GBP24,000.00-GBP27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare

Company events

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School type:

Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate:

Guildford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required)

Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

childcare level 3 qualification (required)

Work Location: In person