Working With Us
Abbotswood Pre-School and Day Nursery are always on the hunt for people who have a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special.
Who We Are Looking For
We would love to hear from people who:
Are able to laugh at jokes they don’t understand or don’t find funny!
Preferably have a little bit of quirkiness.
Know that if a child requests that they be a captain of a pirate ship, they will be the best pirate captain they can be!
Feels comfortable telling everybody in the same room as them that they are going to the toilet!
Doesn’t have to have the ability to be able to sing in tune, but must have the confidence to sing out of tune in front of a crowd.
Must be able to distribute warm hugs, as and when required.
Must possess the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people. This is of the utmost importance.
Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work, with unknown substances on their clothing.
Must have a high level of comfort talking about bodily functions. Does this sound like you?
The Recruitment Process
At Abbotswood Preschool and Day Nursery, the safeguarding of the children we care for is paramount to everything we do. To help us with this, we have a robust recruitment process.
Here’s what to expect when applying to work with us:
Telephone Interview - This is a short, informal chat, to get to know you and to give you the opportunity to ask any questions.
Stay and Play - A chance for you to spend some time in our setting and see what it’s like in action!
Face To Face Interview With The Nursery Manager - We will read through your CV, discuss examples of when you have performed well at work or in education, research some details about the company and the role. We’d love for you to make sure that working with us is important to you. Make sure you know why this is the perfect job for you and ask lots of questions!
Leading an Activity - Enjoyed your stay and play? Now it’s your turn to show us what kind of activities you have up your sleeve to support our children’s learning and development.
Job Offer! – We will email you with the outcome of your interview. If successful, we will ask you to complete further information to send back to us including details to complete your enhanced DBS (criminal check) certificate. We will also ask you to provide us with 2 references.
How To Apply
Send us a your up to date CV and a covering letter. The covering letter is an opportunity for you to celebrate yourself! Tell us why you want to work with us, what you’ve achieved in the past and what you’re looking to do in the future.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to lou@abbotswooddaynursery.co.uk
Abbotswood Day Nursery is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job offers are subject to the return of satisfactory references and proven suitability to work with young children.