Career Opportunities

We are always delighted to hear from passionate and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to build a career in childcare.

Whether you are already qualified and experienced, or looking to begin your journey in early years, we would love to hear from you. Joining our team means becoming part of a child’s early years journey — helping them learn, grow, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Our nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 6.30pm, for 51 weeks of the year. Within these hours, our team works on a range of rotating shift patterns to support the needs of the children and families we care for.

What We Offer

Training & Development

We are committed to supporting our team through ongoing learning and career progression. We offer:

  • Comprehensive induction programme

  • Free DBS check and update service

  • Free paediatric first aid training

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including external training, internal training, coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job learning

  • Personal development plans to support your goals

  • Personal development fund of up to £250 per year

  • Paid training opportunities to achieve a recognised childcare qualification (Level 3 or equivalent)

  • Excellent career progression opportunities

Day-to-Day Benefits

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

  • A family-owned and run nursery with beautifully furnished and well-equipped facilities

  • Competitive salaries

  • Flexible working hours

  • Paid overtime opportunities

  • Company sick pay scheme

  • Workplace pension scheme

  • Free staff parking at the nursery

  • Free uniform and staff badge

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

  • Monthly dress-up/dress-down day on payday

Holiday Benefits

We value our team’s wellbeing and offer:

  • A paid day off to celebrate your birthday (after successful completion of probation)

  • 28 days’ paid holiday to start, increasing with length of service:

    • 29 days after 2 years’ service

    • 30 days after 3 years’ service

    • 32 days after 4 years’ service

    • 35 days after 5 years’ service

  • Holiday exchange scheme, allowing you to buy additional holiday days or sell unused days to suit your needs

Rewards & Additional Benefits

We recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of our team through:

  • Subsidised childcare places

  • Discounted membership at Imber Court Leisure Centre

  • Discounted food and drink at Imber Court Café

  • Staff parties, celebrations, and regular treats throughout the year

  • Annual Christmas party and staff awards

  • Performance-related bonuses

  • Staff suggestion and attendance bonuses

  • Additional Ofsted Outstanding bonus

  • Staff referral bonus for introducing new team members

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV to fay@thdn.co.uk.

All applications will be treated confidentially. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS checks, and, where applicable, appropriate documentation confirming your right to work in the UK.