Early Years Practitioner

  • Southampton
  • The Mulberry Bush

Brilliant at finger painting? Love sharing a story? Able to create masterpieces from playdough? Then this is for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Mulberry Bush, a children’s day nursery with love and laughter at the core. This role suits someone who doesn’t mind embracing their inner child, loves seeing those light bulb moments where they can see they’ve made a difference, has a genuine passion and care for our children and wants to provide them with the best start in life (whilst not minding getting a little bit muddy and glittery along the way)!

Put your childcare knowledge and skill into practice and become part of our Mulberry Bush family. You will be highly valued and supported in your role by your fellow colleagues and management teams, whilst being able to benefit from our extensive employee rewards and recognition programme

What The Mulberry Bush provides for you-

  • Salary of between £20,488 - £24,440
  • 6.5 weeks (33 days) Annual Leave as standard
  • An Additional day of Annual Leave at 3, 4, and 5 years of service
  • Five days of Annual Leave given on your 5th year of service to use as and when in addition to the above
  • Additional pay for Long Term service recognition at 3 and 5 years of working with the company
  • Additional Pay Increase for those with Level 4,5 or 6 qualifications
  • Additional Pay Increase for those with 5 years or 10 years’ experience within the childcare sector
  • Between 50% and 100% childcare discount
  • Your Birthday off (given as an extra day of annual leave)
  • £100 voucher for you on your birthday
  • £100 voucher for you at Christmas
  • Refer a friend scheme, receive £250 for successful hire and completion of probation period and another £250 at the six month mark.
  • £100 in Vouchers for voted for Staff Member of the Month
  • £100 to spend on resources for the best performing room each month
  • Staff Team Building Budget for staff age groups and Company wide
  • Extensive monthly room budgets, to ensure resources (chosen by staff) are of high quality and interest
  • Wellbeing support offered by a qualified Mental Health First Aid Trained Specialist
  • Free private counselling services
  • High quality, beautifully resourced, modern environment

We as a company will guide and support you in your childcare career, offering you extensive training and career development opportunities.

We can guarantee you that there is never a dull moment and no two days are ever the same! So what are you waiting for? Send us your CV now!

Salary: £ 20,488 - £24,440**

  • The Mulberry Bush is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment. All applicants invited to interview will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a suitability declaration. Successful applicants will also be required to have an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references._

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : £20,488.00-£24,440.00 per year

Additional pay:

  • Loyalty bonus

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

Experience :

  • Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Level 3 in childcare (required)