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We have full-time vacancies for Level 3 qualified staff. 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, shifts between 7am-7pm. Term time and all year positions available
Applicants must have Level 3 childcare qualifications or working towards.
Minimum of 1 years experience.
To act as a key worker and as part of the nursery team under the direction of the Room Leader, Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager. To provide high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.
We offer an excellent benefits package
Be part of a strong "family-feel" community
Be based in beautiful surroundings in a modern, purpose-built nursery building, offering free-flow play for children both indoors and outdoors
Opportunities for career development
Paid in-house training and external training sessions
Paid monthly staff meetings
Free uniform
Room based teams provide familiarity and consistency
A support team of staff including housekeepers, administrators and maintenance to ensure childcare staff can dedicate themselves to children
Recognition and Rewards Scheme
Team events throughout the year
Employee Assistance Programme
Competitive rates of pay
Bonus pay opportunities
28 days holiday, plus an additional week at Christmas
Ability to accumulate time off in lieu to take an additional week's leave during school holidays
Pension scheme
Free parking
Information about the School
Little Darwins Nursery is a full day care nursery set in the village of Rettendon which is surrounded by Essex countryside. The nursery is situated next to Rettendon Primary School which is located between Chelmsford, Woodham and Wickford on the old A130.
We are open from 7.30am to 6pm 51 weeks per year and offers a range of care packages including:
Full day care for babies from 3 months through to school transition
Term-time only short day care (9am - 3pm) for children from 3 years through to school transition
Wrap around (school day) care (5-11 years) (RPS only)
Holiday club (5 - 11 years)
Little Darwins Nursery is an Ofsted Outstanding provider with an experienced and passionate team, led by committed managers to provide high quality childcare and teaching to the local community.