Sweet Peas offers unique support
How are We Unique?
Dedicated Fulltime Housekeeper
Meticulously makes sure everything is fully stocked, clean and readily available
50% Discount on Childcare
You could receive childcare discounts of £9,500 pa per child.
Lunchtime Cover
Fantastic supplementary resource allows you to enjoy your break without feeling rushed.
Health and Wellbeing Baskets
We extend our appreciation with a basket of complimentary fruit, daily vitamins and much more.
Free Quality 2-Course Meals
With our own catering team, homemade, we provide healthy meals to eat with the children.
Development Framework
We use the “Stop, Start, Keep” process to help individuals to grow and excel in their roles.
Extensive and Bespoke Induction Process
A full week dedicated to equipping you with everything you need to know, giving you the confidence to succeed.
Large, Fully Equipped Suites
With the largest suites in the area we provide kitchens, shower, bathrooms, changing areas and more.
Aesthetically Pleasing Location
Our nursery is located between Garforth Leisure Centre, the Monkey Maze soft play centre and new housing.
Unrestricted Creativity
We wholeheartedly support team members in becoming enthusiastic educators, embracing imagination and creativity.
Good Transport Links
Situated on a main bus route, with a large free car park, two train stations in Garforth and 4 minutes from M1 Jn 47.
Family App Digital Platform
With access to fully charged iPads with a quick and easy interface, our App alleviates paperwork.
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
Safe hands
Providing a Safe and Nurturing Environment for the children in our care is our number 1 priority.
Mission outstanding
Committed to achieving outstanding standards in everything we do.
I own it
I take responsibility for being my best self and am accountable for my actions and results.
Living Life!
I live life to the full, feeling and expressing gratitude for the good things in my life.
Enthusiastic Educators
I am an enthusiastic learner and create imaginative, engaging learning experiences for our children.
You matter
We create a fun and playful experience with the happiness of our children at the heart of all we do.
Playful
We deeply care about ourselves, our team, our children, their parents and everyone we come into contact with.
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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
Other Comments
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.
Feedback on dedicated cleaning
“In other nurseries I was responsible for both cleaning and cooking duties. We’d be paid until 6pm but as we were unable to vacuum and mop the floors while children were present, it often meant leaving as late as 6.20 pm. At Sweet Peas all our teams finish at 6pm safe in the knowledge that the cleaning team would take over.”