Puffins of Exeter Ltd have been providing childcare in Exeter for just over 30 years.We currently have vacancies for Early Years Educators and Room Leaders, qualified to Level 3.
And also have opportunities for Practitioners with a Level 2 looking to progress their career.
Ideally you will work full time, but we also welcome applications from those who would prefer to work flexible or part time hours.Embarking on a career in childcare is one of the most rewarding jobs a person can have.
Seeing a child develop from a baby right through to starting primary school and knowing that you have had a huge role in this is so satisfying.With on the job learning available through our in-house Training Centre, you can achieve recognised childcare qualifications, plus opportunities to progress your career in our network of 5 Exeter Nurseries.Why work for Puffins?Opportunities for progression to Room Leader, Deputy and Centre Manager for those with the ability and the willingness to developFree uniformFree DBSWellbeing: we provide an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which allows staff to get free confidential advice on many topics including relationships, work issues, bereavement, family issues, stress, financial problems.
This service is also available to their familiesPay advances when times are hardLoans for travel costsFlexible working patternsCycle to work schemeDiscount on gym membershipStaff suggestion scheme with financial rewardsHoliday entitlement.
Currently we offer the statutory 28 days for most roles, rising to 33 days for more senior staff, plus:Extra day holiday after 4 years' serviceBirthday day off.
After 1 year of service each employee is entitled to an extra day of annual leave to use on or around their birthdaySelf Care day – every employee is entitled to an extra day off each year to look after their wellbeing.Company wellbeing day – the whole company is closed one extra day a year for staff to celebrate their own wellbeingPension schemePaid bereavement leaveDiscount scheme.
All employees can take advantage of discounts offered through PIB Client Portal which provides discounts on shopping, travel, food, clothing and much moreChildcare Discount 50%.
Currently staff can receive a discount of 50% for the non-funded hours that their child attends a Puffins NurseryLong service awards from 3 years serviceTeam building eventsSocial gatherings