If you are interested in joining us, please make an enquiry and we will let you know when opportunities come up.

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 vacancies online:

VACANCY 1:  Under 19 years old Level 3 Apprentice in Childcare with professional training in water skills: Life Guard Training and Swim Teacher Qualifications.

Open. Closes Monday 25 August 2025.  Start date: September 2025.

We are looking for an exceptional young person who wants to join our ambitious team.

This position is for Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5pm with up to 45 minute unpaid break.  Minimum of 32 paid hours per week. 47 weeks per year.

Apprentice wage for under 19 years old applies and in the first year of a full-time Apprenticeship will be £7.55 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.

This position requires the applicant to be able to meet the minimum requirements of the Life Guard and Swim Teacher qualifications.  Our vision is to offer swimming lessons and experiences along our river and lake.

Apply HERE.

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

VACANCY 2: Qualified Level 3 Childcare Educator with Level 4/5 Apprenticeship

Open. Closes Monday 30 June 2025.  Start date: ASAP - September 2025.  We are looking for an inspiring educator to work across 0 to under 5s.

The position is for Monday to Thursday 12noon to 5.30pm. Minimum of 20 paid hours per week.  47 weeks per year.

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.

Level 3 wage is £12.21 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