Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries Ltd
Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries Link House
Ninelands Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1NT
Monkey Maze
Monkey Maze
Link House
Ninelands Lane
Garforth
Leeds
LS25 1NT
Why join Sweet Peas?
Five key benefits of working at Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas offers unique support
How are we unique?
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In addition, you will be working alongside a hands on leadership team with a combined experience of 30+ years working in the Early Years Sector. We pride ourselves on our learning and development programme with ongoing CPD accredited courses provided free of charge.
Why it's a great place to work
Our Values
afe hands
Providing a Safe and Nurturing Environment for the children in our care is our number 1 priority.
ission outstanding
Committed to achieving outstanding standards in everything we do
Own It!
I take responsibility for being my best self and am accountable for my actions and results.
iving Life!
I live life to the full, feeling and expressing gratitude for the good things in my life.
nthusiastic Educators
I am an enthusiastic learner and create imaginative, engaging learning experiences for our children.
ou Matter
We deeply care about ourselves, our team, our children, their parents and everyone we come into contact with.
layful
We create a fun and playful experience with the happiness of our children at the heart of all we do.
Vacancies
If you have previous experience, a genuine passion for working with young children and their families and thrive on working to high standards in a nurturing environment, we can’t wait to hear from you.
Your key responsibilities
- Providing a stimulating environment that fosters play with purpose and meets the needs of every child
- To be a key person for our children and their families, communicating effectively to ensure that parents/carers are fully involved with children’s learning and development.
- Ensuring the safeguarding of all children within our nursery
- Maintaining high standards for our continuous learning environment
- To accurately track children’s development, planning for next steps and completing electronic reports to share with parents/carers
- To be compliant with Sweet Peas policies, procedures and legal obligations and that systems of observation and record keeping are accurate.
Qualifications
Qualifications include a minimum of Cache Level 3, BTEC Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Children’s Care Learning and Development. If you are a happy, motivated and passionate childcare professional who enjoys what they do and brings enthusiasm with them to work every day, we want to hear from you! We’d love you to join our happy and friendly team.
To Apply
Please apply by sending your full CV and covering letter telling us why you would like to join us to: recruit@sweetpeasnursery.co.uk
We know how important it is to fully support work placements, apprenticeships and graduates, not only in giving you better job prospects and developing an impressive CV, but also in building confidence, knowledge and skills.
Download our helpful packs here:
- Work placement pack
- Apprenticeship pack
- College/university graduates pack (coming soon)
For further information, please get in touch recruit@sweetpeasnursery.co.uk
We have a range of other roles which may come up from time to time which include – SEN (Special Educational Needs) assistant, Housekeeper, Senco, Suite Leader, Early Years Assistant, Catering.
Sweat Peas Nursery are always on the lookout for passionate and caring individuals to join their growing team. If you think that you’re a good fit for Sweat Peas please do send us an email recruit@sweetpeasnursery.co.uk
Sweet Peas is an equal opportunities employer and takes pride in a diverse workforce, involving a range of talented and enthusiastic team members working together.
Benefits of working with us
4 day working week with fixed day off*
Medical cash plan
benefit**
Confidential employee assist helpline
50% child care discount worth up to £9,500 pa per child
Health & Wellbeing
baskets
Free quality 2-course meals worth up to £875 a year
50% Monkey Maze
discounts
Competitive salary with a 15% increase in wages in the last year
5.6 weeks holiday *pro rata
Pension scheme 5% company contribution
Discounted pass at Bodyline sports centre
Recommend a friend scheme
*4 day working week – Our schedule involves four 9.25 hour workdays each week, granting you a fixed day off, allowing you to plan confidently without concerns about it changing. Flexible models and part time working may be considered.
**Medical cash plan benefit – Covering prescription expenses, dental care, optical service and 24 hour access to a GP. Managers and suite leaders enjoy comprehensive private medical insurance which includes a £100 benefit for childbirth and reimbursement for hospital parking charges.
Feedback
See quotes from our recent team member’s survey.
“The children make coming to work an absolute pleasure. When I start on a morning and they run up to me, it just makes me smile.”
“I love being part of a team that the children trust and feel safe and secure with.”
“Staff are really easy to work with and I get on with each and every one.”
“The leadership team always listen to me. I feel valued and love my job!”
Other Comments
Find out more
To apply simply send us your CV and covering letter, telling us why you would like to join us recruit@sweetpeasnursery.co.uk
Join our talent pool by emailing us on recruit@sweetpeasnursery.co.uk
About us
Sweet Peas is a trusted, family owned day nursery, providing exceptional early years education and childcare. Our approach is distinct and innovative in cultivating the development of children and team members, coupled with building strong collaborative relationships with families.
Our Values
Coproduced by team members, our “SMILEYP” values reinforce that what we do is built on enthusiasm, fun and respect for each other. We’re supportive and truly care and whatever we do, we do it together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a typical working day look like?
Each Suite has their own daily routine to follow which is displayed in the Suite and will be shown to you by your Suite Leader on arrival. Although it varies slightly per Suite, much of the timings and concept is the same.
- Every morning we warmly welcome children and families into our Suites and find out any information we need to know about the child for that day.
- We share breakfast before going into adult led “wake-up, shake-up” which is followed by group time with our Key People.
- We then have free flow play for children, where adults go into children’s play to encourage and extend their learning and understanding.
- Adults will ensure the areas of provision are set up to be engaging and interesting for children to go and explore.
- We share a two course meal together for lunch and following this, some children will nap and others will have some quiet time.
- The Suites are cleaned thoroughly following lunch ready to be set up for free flow play and focused activities to begin again following afternoon snack.
- Until tea time, and following this, adults will again play with children in areas of provision.
- Towards the end of day we ensure team members are available to give warm handovers to families about their children’s time with us that day and also ensure the room is tidy, safe and organised ready for the next morning.
What is expected of me?
We would hope that you embrace all of the experience of being part of our team at Sweet Peas. Each day, we ask for you to engage with our children and do your best to make them feel safe, secure and listened to. It is important that you are reflective and open to advice, support and encouragement from both your coordinator (if applicable) and the team around you. There is a helpful leaflet for you to read on your first day and gives pointers around conduct, safeguarding, behaviour management and playing with children.
Who will I go to with any questions or concerns?
All of our team are really approachable, but should you have any direct concerns, your Suite Leader will be here for you. If your concern is about the safety or wellbeing of a child in our care, you should speak with our Designated Safeguarding Officers, Chloie or Tiff.