At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and develop young minds through fun and engaging activities.
- Company: Cavendish Lodge Nurseries, a family-run nursery focused on joy and creativity.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, 20 days leave, professional training, and a fun work environment.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a playful workplace.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for childcare.
The predicted salary is between 24420 - 26000 £ per year.
Are you a qualified Early Years practitioner who loves to have fun and has a big smile? Cavendish Lodge Nurseries is a family-run nursery, not a national chain. We work hard to bring out the joy in all our children and staff in our nurseries. Our modern nursery settings are exceptional with lots of fun tools, routines, and resources to make their days busy, happy, and stimulating.
We are looking for passionate and committed qualified pre-school practitioners who enjoy working as part of a team and will enjoy inspiring and developing our children. You will be empowered to contribute towards the planning of a fun and balanced creative curriculum that excites and engages our children based on their interests and next steps. You will also be required to track the learning and development of your key children.
In return we offer some of the best pay and working conditions in our area. We also offer additional training, a bespoke career development pathway, and full in-room support from our wonderful senior management team.
Full-time position
We also offer:
- Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle, work the hours you want.
- Your choice of a 4-day working week.
- Enjoy our family-friendly, fun playful work environment.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Christmas and New Year break.
- Free in-house induction & training for working with children.
- Opportunity to gain professional qualifications.
- Free uniform to work in to keep you clean while painting with our little ones.
- Employee of the month bonus scheme.
- Long service awards, extra holiday day for the first 4 years then extra pay on years 5, 8, 10, and 15 years.
- Monthly well-being activities (paid lunches, social nights, staff room treats).
We are an equal opportunity employer and especially keen to help apprentices, trainees, and men in childcare roles. Cavendish Lodge Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and all successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Successful applicants will need to provide 'right to work' in the U.K documentation, undertake a DBS and appropriate checks if a person has spent significant time abroad, have a google search completed, and obtain at least two satisfactory references before commencing employment.
Early Years Practitioner Level 3 employer: Job Search Place Limited
Cavendish Lodge Nurseries is an exceptional family-run nursery that prioritises joy and creativity in both children and staff. With a supportive work culture, flexible shifts, and a commitment to professional development, we offer an enriching environment where Early Years Practitioners can thrive. Our generous benefits, including a bespoke career pathway, well-being activities, and competitive pay, make us an outstanding employer for those passionate about early childhood education.
