We are aiming to become a unique and best practice employer of Educators who need to work flexibly.  But, this means we need more staff to cover all of our hours. So, please apply even if you can only do a few hours a week.  The variety of talents and experience is an asset.  We offer childcare packages for employee's children too.

We are looking for individuals who are kind, empathetic, calm and positive.

If you run your own business and want to continue to run it, you can!  We have lots of mum entrepreneurs on our team!

We are advertising Level 3 Educator positions based on a minimum of a Level 3 childcare qualification, GCSE Maths grade C/4 and GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills certificates.

If you have a Level 2 and are aspiring to achieve Level 3 in future, please also complete the Level 3 application and we can discuss your professional development opportunities.

Volunteers don't need a childcare qualification, but it helps if you are working towards Level 1, 2 or 3.

Please check your qualifications via the government website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

Vacancies are paid per hour at the National Living Wage per hour.  Uplifts are negotiable.  

Volunteer roles are unpaid, however, we can provide opportunities into training programmes and facilitate apprenticeships or placements. 

See our sample contract for additional benefits.

We are experiencing an increase in applications due to the new DfE recruitment campaign.  Please be patient as we will be reviewing every application.  We will discuss your application with you, invite you  to do a session within our team  to show us what you can do.  If you demonstrate that you are the right fit for our team, we will be offer you a panel interview.   We will reply and provide feedback at each stage.

Apply for the following online:

16 to 19 years old Level 3 Apprentice in Childcare

This position is full-time - minimum of 30 hours per week including a minimum of four (4) early starts working from 7.15am and three (3) late finishes working to 5.15pm.  You will start as unqualified between September 2024 and January 2025 to ensure that the course will be the right fit for you. The course will start in January 2025 at the latest.

Apprentice wage for 16 to 19 years old and in the first year of a full-time Apprenticeship will be £6.40 per hour.

The qualification is FREE with no pay-back required.  Study time within the setting is 2-hours paid per week.  Additional off-the-job training, online learning, meetings, tutor sessions, and exam time is paid for within the working week.

GCSE Maths and English required to grade 4/C.

Apply HERE.

www.thetotsclubhouse.co.uk/nursery-school-level-3-apprentice-16yrs-to-19yrs

Over 19 years old Level 3 Apprenticeship in Childcare

This position offers flexible working and an opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification within 18 months.  You will start as unqualified between September 2024 and January 2025 to ensure that the course will be the right fit for you. The course will start in January 2025 at the latest.

A minimum of two (2) days working 7.15am to 5.15pm (10 hours) or at least three (3) days working early mornings from 7.30am or late evenings to 5.15pm.

Apprentice wage for over 19 years old and in the first year of a full-time Apprenticeship will be £10.00 per hour.

The qualification is FREE with no pay-back required.  Study time within the setting is 2-hours paid per week.  Additional off-the-job training, online learning, meetings, tutor sessions, and exam time is paid for within the working week.

Apply HERE.

www.thetotsclubhouse.co.uk/nursery-school-level-3-apprentice-over-19yrs

Qualified Level 3 Childcare Educator

This position offers flexible working with a minimum of three (3) days working 7.15am to 5.15pm (10 hours) or at least three (3) days working early mornings from 7.30am or late evenings to 5.15pm.

Level 3 wage is £12 per hour.

We expect all Level 3 Educators to undertake a minimum of two (2) new qualifications e.g. Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENCo, NPQ, Time to Talk Level 3.  These are FREE with no pay-back required.

GCSE Maths and English required to grade 4/C.

Apply HERE.

www.thetotsclubhouse.co.uk/nursery-school-level-3-educator

Volunteer Position - any hours

https://www.thetotsclubhouse.co.uk/nursery-school-volunteer-role