ACORN EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION
Milton Keynes
Full-time

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join one of our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our Nurseries within Milton Keynes at the following sites:

  • Castlethorpe
  • Bletchley
  • Emberton
  • Kents Hill
  • The Open University campus
  • Wolverton Mill

Please let us know which nursery you are interetsted in. We may have a discusion with you regarding location based on your sutiability and experience. To see our locations, go to: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery

Ideally, the role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Part time may be considered.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

INDHP

Benefits:

  • Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
  • 65% childcare discount for the hours worked
  • Generous family leave
  • Christmas closure
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
  • 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Cyclescheme
  • Techscheme
  • Length of Service awards
  • Summer and Christmas parties
  • Pay advances for when times are tough
  • Employee assistance wellbeing programme