- Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (minimum)
- Be passionate about working with children
- Hold a good understanding of the EYFS, SEND and Safeguarding
- Be willing to continue their CPD
- We welcome applications from newly qualified staff
- Christmas, New Year and Bank holidays off
- Progression
- Highly Supportive Management
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 28 Paid holiday days per year
- Staff days out
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Monday to Friday (4 day working week with designated day off)
- Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (minimum)
- Be passionate about working with children, experience of leading a room is preferred but not essential
- Hold a good understanding of the EYFS, SEND and Safeguarding
- Be willing to continue their CPD
- Christmas, New Year and Bank holidays off
- Progression
- Highly Supportive Management
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 28 Paid holiday days per year
- Staff days out
- Ongoing training
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, promoting their emotional and physical development.
- Plan and implement engaging educational activities that support early childhood learning.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to foster positive relationships.
- Observe and assess children's progress, providing feedback and support as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to enhance nursery operations and ensure high-quality childcare.
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
-
Employee discount
- Monday to Friday (4 day working week with designated day off)
? To work in conjunction with the Operations manager and Management team to ensure that all children receive the highest possible standard of care and professional practice within the nursery.
? To oversee and ensure that all procedures impact the smooth running of the nursery.
? To promote and maintain the excellent reputation of Beach Buddies.
? Complete Risk assessments and Health and safety checklists daily and monthly.
? To follow safer recruitment processes and maintain and exceed the welfare requirements .
? To be the named Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
A bit about you -
? Knowledge, and experience of working with children aged 0-5 years.
? Knowledge and understanding of regulations relating to the EYFS.
? Able to work independently and to manage own time efficiently.
? Able to inspire and develop the whole staff team.
? Ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents.
? Commitment to equal opportunities for all children and families.
? Safer Recruitment training and HR experience is desirable
? Have a minimum of a Level 3 in Early Years
? Have a minimum of 2 year’s experience working within Early Years and preferably have been in a senior role for at least a year.
Schedule:
? Day shift
? 37 hours per week - can be split over 4 days
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Beach Buddies Childcare is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and applications. Individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please include a covering statement with your application - we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Types: Permanent
Pay: Between £24,000 and £27,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Schedule:
? Day shift
? Within Monday to Friday – There is an option to work over 4 days
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (4 day working week with designated day off)

Welcome to our lovely nursery!
We have been at the heart of Braunton for over 7 years and continue to grow into the one of the areas trusted childcare providers.
Our team of dedicated, professional nursery practitioners will help your child to settle into our nursery, giving them the very best care whilst ensuring that the Early Years Foundation stage is being implemented in a fun and stimulating way.
Open 50 weeks per year, we take children from birth to 5 years of age, with a dedicated baby room which is safe and secure. Children are allocated a key worker who will help them settle and develop the skills they need as they grow.