Career Opportunities

We are always interested to hear from people looking for a career in childcare, particularly if you already have experience and qualifications. If you would like to be part of a child's life, helping them to grow and develop for the future and be the best they can, we would love to hear from you.

The nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7.00 am to 6.30 pm - 51 weeks per year. Within the opening hours, there are rotating shift patterns.

What can we offer you?

Training

  • Comprehensive induction programme

  • Free DBS check and update service

  • Free paediatric first aid training

  • Continuing Professional Development Opportunities: external, internal, ‘on the job’, coaching and mentoring

  • A personal development plan

  • Personal development fund of up to £250 per year

  • Paid training to achieve a recognised childcare qualification – level 3 or equivalent

  • Fantastic career progression opportunities

Day to Day

  • Family owned and run nursery which is beautifully furnished and equipped

  • Company sick pay scheme

  • Pension scheme

  • Free staff parking outside the nursery building

  • Free uniform and badge

  • Flexible working hours

  • Competitive salaries

  • Paid overtime

  • Open communication channels, with paid quarterly staff meetings, regular one-to-one meetings and annual development reviews

  • Dress down/up day on pay day each month

Holidays

  • Paid day off to celebrate your birthday in addition to holiday entitlement after successful completion of probation

  • Paid holidays of 28 days to start, rising with length of service. 29 for two years service, 30 for staff with 3 years service, 32 days for staff with 4 years service, and 35 with 5 years service

  • Holiday exchange scheme – the opportunity to buy extra days holidays per year and sell holidays per year which means you can control your number of holiday days

Rewards/Benefits

  • Subsidised childcare place

  • Discounted membership at Imber Court leisure centre

  • Discounted food and drink at Imber Court Cafe

  • Staff parties and regular fun events and treats during the year (paid for by the company)

  • Annual Christmas party including annual awards

  • Performance related, staff suggestion and attendance bonuses

  • Additional Ofsted Outstanding bonus

  • Bonus for introducing new staff

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the team, please email your CV to fay@thdn.co.uk. 

The information given in your application will be treated in confidence. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks and, where appropriate, documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.