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Teacher and Pupil

Elizabeth House is more than just a workplace, it's a family

Elizabeth House: A Bold New Approach to Early Years Careers

 

In August 2024, Elizabeth House opened to families with a team of 14 new and dedicated employees. Each of them took a leap of faith, believing in a bold new vision for childcare—one that dared to do things differently. These 14 pioneering childcare workers saw the incredible opportunities that Elizabeth House had to offer, including:​

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A people-first approach – Prioritising staff happiness and well-being, knowing that a supported team delivers the highest quality childcare.

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A culture of growth – Providing training, mentorship, and encouragement to help staff reach their full potential.

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A commitment to excellence – Building a reputation for outstanding childcare, adored by both parents and children.

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Recognition and reward – Valuing nursery employees for their essential role in the community and in shaping young lives—reflected in a truly fair, high living wage.

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​Today, Elizabeth House has grown into a thriving community with over 40 employees and a well-earned reputation as one of the top childcare providers in the area. With state-of-the-art facilities and a warm, family-like environment, this is more than just a workplace—it’s a place to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.​

 

Ready to take the next step in your career? Why not join us on our exciting journey...

 

Our Career Pathway

We believe that passionate, hard-working staff deserve the opportunity to grow, develop, and advance in their careers. That’s why, at Elizabeth House, we’ve created a clear career pathway that rewards dedication with real progress. As you train and gain specialist knowledge, you’ll have the chance to move forward, increase your earnings, and reach new heights in your career. The more you invest in your growth, the more we'll invest in your growth. 

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Ready to start your journey with us? Take a look at our vacancies below

To apply, please email: careers@elizabethhousenursery.co.uk

Full time roles are 42.5 or 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

All roles can be available part-time and bank/zero hours

Annual leave and salary reviews

Extra leave can be granted unpaid for all roles​

Toddler Floor Leader
Salary: £37,187  Per year (42.5 hours per week)
£2000 welcome bonus
Up to 30 days leave per year

Role Requirements

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  • Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to your room and the key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones

  • Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents

  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times

  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

  • Work under the guidance of the Deputy Managers and Headmistress

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What we’re looking for

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  • Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

  • Previous experience working with children under two

  • Previous experience in a leadership role

  • Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

  • Strong understanding of the EYFS

  • Confident decision maker

  • Collaborative worker

Early Years Practitioner: Level 3
Salary: £28,000 - 35,062 Per year (full time can be 40 or 42.5 hours per week)
Up to 30 days leave per year

Role Requirements

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  • Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones

  • Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents

  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times

  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

  • Work under the guidance of the Room Leader

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What we’re looking for

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  • Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

  • Previous experience working with children

  • Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child

  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

  • Strong understanding of the EYFS

  • Confident decision maker

  • Collaborative worker

Early Years Practitioner: Level 2
Salary: £27,000 - 31,875 Per year (full time can be 40 or 42.5 hours per week)
Up to 30 days leave per year

Role Requirements

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  • Plan, create and implement engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones

  • Observing, tracking and reflecting on learning using our "Famly" app

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents 

  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies of the Nursery are followed at all times

  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

  • Work under the guidance of the Room Leader

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What we’re looking for

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  • Full and Relevant Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

  • Previous experience working with children 

  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

  • Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

  • Sound understanding of the EYFS 

  • Confident decision maker

  • Collaborative worker

Early Years Assistant: 
Salary: £26,000 - £27.625  Per year (full time can be 40 or 42.5 hours per week)
up to 30 days leave per year

Role Requirements

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  • No formal qualifications required.

  • A desire to work with and care for children.

  • Able to commit to full or part time hours.

  • Able to work as a team and learn from experienced child care workers who will train and develop your skills.

  • Must be reliable and committed to being a part of the Elizabeth House family. 

  • Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

  • Work under the guidance of the Room Leader

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What we’re looking for

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  • Anyone who can work well as a team and is interested in early years care.

  • People seeking to gain childcare qualifications with us.

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Contact careers@elizabethhousenursery.co.uk for more information.

Staff Benefits Include

  • Starting salary well above the industry standard 

  • Discounted childcare (role specific and subject to availability)

  • Bonuses for all staff subject to performance

  • Up to 30 days annual leave per year with the option to purchase additional days.

  • An additional day of leave each year from the start of employment (up to a limit of 33 days per year)

  • Be a part of an exciting, new family-run nursery 

  • Brand new and beautifully refurbished setting with state-of-the-art facilities 

  • Easily accessible location with public transport links 

  • Career advancement opportunities, including all training courses paid for.

  • Dedicated wellbeing support and access to our Wellbeing App 

  • Dedicated Nursery Wellbeing days

  • 24/7 virtual medical support via our Employee Assistance Programme 

  • Monthly appreciation including "Special Moments Awards"

  • "Refer a Friend" Bonus

  • Discounted membership at The Barn Fitness Club, Cholsey

Employee Assistance Programme

We recognise that sometimes you may face certain challenges in your work and home life that are difficult to deal with. We subscribe to a confidential and professional life management service that provides you with a qualified counsellor who can offer personal support for any practical or emotional challenges you may be facing. The service is initially provided via telephone and online advice but face to face meetings will be arranged where this is felt clinically appropriate. This service is totally confidential and completely free. As part of our Employee Assistance Programme, you also have access to an online wellbeing tool, Wisdom AI, which you can use to find fast answers to any wellbeing questions you have.

Bright Exchange

We currently subscribe to an online HR tool, Bright HR. Through Bright HR you have exclusive access to Bright Exchange. Bright Exchange is an online marketplace that gives our employees access to hundreds of products, services and special offers from a wide range of different companies at discounted rates. 

Safeguarding

Elizabeth House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role. 

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Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including an Enhanced DBS check.

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All positions within the Nursery are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all faiths and backgrounds.

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