Test Event

Book your appointment to meet some of our lovely colleagues, learn about our career progression routes, and view the wonderful facilities we have to offer.  We have various opportunities currently available and it may be possible for you to interview during the event, if we have a suitable role for you.  The event is by appointment only, so please apply and one of our Recruitment Team will then contact you to confirm an appointment time for you and provide you with the nursery’s address.

We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.

Why join us?

• Generous annual leave*: A minimum of 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata) to start, plus paid bank holidays.
• Work-life balance*: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free.
• Childcare discount*: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one.
• Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service.
• Career development: Team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through our academy.

About us

• We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend.
• We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes.
• We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity.
• We are environmentally responsible: Building a greener tomorrow our nurseries all hold Green Flag awards and are powered by 100% renewable energy.

About you 

• You are a naturally nurturing person: You have some experience of caring for babies and children aged five and under, and you would like to build or progress a career in early years.
• You are an advocate for safeguarding: You understand the importance of ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and happy and promoting their well-being is important to you.
• You are collaborative:  You enjoy working in partnership with others and can effectively communicate (verbal and written) and build strong and positive relationships with people.

We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for one of our available roles, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our team who will determine if an interview is the next step.

Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available.  Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check.

*Applies to roles with contracted hours.