Oaklea House Day Nursery & Heath House Day Nursery (Hook / Fleet)
It takes a wonderfully special, welcoming and nurturing practitioner to support new families as they embark on their nursery journey, and to help settle their young baby into an early years setting.
Position: Deputy Suite Leader – Babies
We are excited to share two opportunities to become a Deputy Suite Leader – Babies at either of our settings in Fleet (Heath House Day Nursery) or Hook (Oaklea House Day Nursery).
Responsibilities
- Run a Baby Suite for 16‑18 children aged 3 months to 16 months in the Room Leader’s absence.
- Support families as they embark on their nursery journey and help settle young babies into an early years setting.
- Work collaboratively within a team and promote internal progression.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Level 3, 5 or 6 or QTS qualification, and experience as a nursery practitioner.
- Valid First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding certificates (training provided).
- Comfortable working within a team and with children aged 3 months to 16 months.
Hours & Pay
Preferred: 41 hours over 4.5 days. Work/life balance considered; hours can be discussed to match session times.
Pay: £13.50‑14.00 per hour depending on qualification and experience.
Location
Fleet – Heath House Day Nursery or Hook – Oaklea House Day Nursery. All settings within Hampshire area close to station.
Benefits
- Discounted childcare spaces
- 24/7 access to private doctors and prescriptions delivered to door.
- Discount platform covering supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, shopping, holidays, etc.
- 24/7 access to confidential qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
- Competitive salary + attendance award bonuses.
- Paid day off for your Birthday.
- Ability to book holiday up to 18 months in advance.
- Employee of the month cash bonuses.
- 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 settings.
- Free uniform.
- DBS costs covered.
We look forward to hearing from passionate and driven nursery nurses ready to join a tight knit team.
