Nursery Practitioner (3 posts) - Puffins Childcare
- Exeter
- Multiple Terms
- Up to £27,040 per annum
Puffins of Exeter Ltd have been providing childcare in Exeter for just over 30 years.
We currently have vacancies for Early Years Educators and Room Leaders, qualified to Level 3. And also have opportunities for Practitioners with a Level 2 looking to progress their career. Ideally you will work full time, but we also welcome applications from those who would prefer to work flexible or part time hours.
Embarking on a career in childcare is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have. Seeing a child develop from a baby right through to starting primary school and knowing that you have had a huge role in this is so satisfying.
With on the job learning available through our in-house Training Centre, you can achieve recognised childcare qualifications, plus opportunities to progress your career in our network of 5 Exeter Nurseries.
Why work for Puffins?
- With 5 settings there will always be opportunities for progression to Room Leader, Deputy and Centre Manager for those with the ability and the willingness to develop
- Free Uniform
- Free DBS
- Wellbeing: we provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which allows staff to get free confidential advice on many topics including relationships, work issues, bereavement, family issues, stress, financial problems. This service is also available to their families
- Pay advances when times are hard
- Loans for travel costs
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount on gym membership
- Staff suggestion scheme with financial rewards
- Holiday Entitlement. Currently we offer the statutory 28 days for most roles, rising to 33 days for more senior staff, plus:
- Extra day holiday after 4 years’ service
- Birthday day off. After 1 year of service each employee is entitled to an extra day of annual leave to use on or around their birthday
- Self Care day – every employee is entitled to an extra day off each year to look after their wellbeing
- Company wellbeing day – the whole company is closed one extra day a year for staff to celebrate their own wellbeing
- Pension Scheme
- Paid bereavement leave
- Discount Scheme. All employees can take advantage of discounts offered through PIB Client Portal which provides discounts on shopping, travel, food, clothing and much more
- Childcare Discount 50%. Currently staff can receive a discount of 50% for the non-funded hours that their child attends a Puffins Nursery
- Long service awards from 3 years service
- Team building events
- Social gatherings
Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form (attached below) and return to HR@puffinsofexeter.com
For more information contact Alan on 01392 496017 or email: HR@puffinsofexeter.com
Puffins of Exeter - quality childcare | Exeter Nurseries
Puffins are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employing a workforce that reflects the cultural diversity of our society. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Job Details
- OrganisationChildcare
- Work LocationExeter
- Work Postcode
EX1 2PD
- Reference
- Occupational GroupChildcare
- Salary Details
Up to £27,040 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
Monday – Friday, flexible hours part time and full time up to 40 hours per week.
- Closing Date
19/09/2024
- DBS Check Required
Yes