Join The Learning Tree Team
Here at The Learning Tree Day Nursery our team is extremely important to us and is part of our family!
If you're looking to work at a nursery that puts their team first, then come and join our family.
About The Learning Tree Day Nursery
At The Learning Tree Day Nursery, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a family feel in our nursery. Our facilities provide state-of-the-art security throughout, giving our parents complete peace of mind as to the safety of their precious children.
Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of childcare including qualification level. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes or short courses or in-house training.
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Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Here at The Learning Tree Day Nursery, our Company Values are at the heart of everything we do. After all, you wouldn’t want to work somewhere that had different values and beliefs than you, would you?
Family - Means everything and we’re all here to support each other.
Communication - Is vital to delivering a quality service and the effectiveness of our team.
Contribution - To our team, our families, and the local community.
Responsibility - To take ownership, lead when needed, and be a positive role model for every child in our care.
Customer Service - Always providing the best quality service to everyone including our team.
Benefits of Working at The Learning Tree?
Superb Staff Benefits Package including Reward Schemes
Competitive Pay & Paid Overtime
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Company Sick Pay Policy
50% Childcare Discount in our nursery
A family run business with a passionate and friendly team
Continuous Professional Development and Mentorship
Full Induction Training, including First Aid and Food Hygiene
28 Days Paid Leave, rising with length of service
FREE uniform provided
FREE on-site staff parking
Flexible Hours, with 4-day working weeks available
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Vacancies
Please see below our current vacancies:
Out-of-School Club Manager
We are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Out-of-School Club Manager to join our team in Newport, leading and creating a safe, exciting, and nurturing environment for children aged 4-12! 🌟 The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for working with children, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in care and education.
Responsibilities include:
Managing the Out-of-School Care program, ensuring it’s running smoothly and to full capacity.Providing a safe, stimulating environment that promotes learning and development.
Supervising staff and ensuring effective team operations.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers — good communication is key!
Ensuring compliance with safety, child protection regulations, and all policies and procedures.
Conducting regular risk assessments, reporting risks, and maintaining health and safety standards.
Participating in outings and activities during holiday clubs.
Taking and collecting children from local primary schools (in nursery vehicles)
Supporting the main nursery location during drop-off times when needed
Must have:
Availability to work full time: 40 hours per week between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm on weekdays.
Experience working with 4–12-year-olds.Strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
Ability to lead and motivate a team.
Understanding of the importance of following and abiding by policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Childcare Level 3 or above.
Paediatric First Aid (preferred).
Child Protection (preferred).
Food Hygiene (preferred).
Desirable:
Full clean driving licence with at least 2 years of experience.
Confidence in driving nursery vehicles.
Playwork Level 2 or 3.
DBS on the update service.
We offer a variety of benefits to our team, including a generous pension scheme, employee discounts, on-site parking, and exciting company events!
If this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help us create an enriching, safe space for children. 🌳
Out-of-School Club Practitioner
We are currently looking for a warm and friendly Out-of-School Club Practitioner to join our Newport team in creating a nurturing and adventurous environment for children aged 4-12! 😀 The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a team, support staff within the department, and have a willingness to develop their skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities include:
Providing a safe and secure environment for children.
Developing and maintaining positive relationships with parents and carers — good communication is key!
Encouraging children to develop their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills.
Ensuring that health and safety measures are maintained through risk assessments, reporting risks, and recording accidents and incidents.
Participating in outings during holiday clubs.
Taking and collecting children from local primary schools (in nursery vehicles).
Must have:
Availability to work full time: 40 hours per week between 7:30 am - 6:00 pm on weekdays.
Experience working with 4–12-year-olds.
Understanding of the importance of following and abiding by policies and procedures.
Knowledge of safeguarding.Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Qualifications:
Childcare Level 3 or above.
Paediatric First Aid (preferred).
Child Protection (preferred).
Food Hygiene (preferred).
Desirable:
Full clean driving licence with at least 2 years of experience.
Confidence in driving nursery vehicles.
Playwork Level 2 or 3.
DBS on the update service.
We offer a variety of benefits to our team, including a generous pension scheme, employee discounts, on-site parking, and exciting company events!
If this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to join our team and help us create a fun and safe environment for children to grow and explore! 🌳
Room Leader
We're thrilled to say that our team is growing, and we are now looking for a Room Leader to join us at The Learning Tree!
We are looking for the best in the business! We're proud of our incredible team, and we're looking for high performers who want to be a part of a family-run nursery that always puts children first
We provide:
• Makaton Training
• Safeguarding Training
• First Aid Training
• Food Hygiene Certification
• Competitive Pay – Starting at £20,800 - £23,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience
• We'll cover DBS Costs if new DBS check needed
• 50% Childcare Discount
• Paid Overtime
• Flexible Hours, with 4 day working weeks available
• FREE Parking
• FREE Uniform
• Plus an Amazing Staff Benefits Package!
Do you have:
✅ You must hold a full and relevant Early Years qualification, at least Level 3 or above
✅ Previous experience working and caring for children under 5, ideally within an Early Years setting is desirable
✅ Bags of drive and determination with a ‘make it happen’ attitude and a positive, happy approach to work
Level 2/3 Practitioners
The Learning Tree is looking for Full Time and Part Time Practitioners to join our amazing team and become part of a family-run nursery that always puts children first
We provide:
• Makaton Training
• Safeguarding Training
• First Aid Training
• Food Hygiene Certification
• Competitive Pay starting at £9.50
• We'll cover DBS Costs if new DBS check needed
• 50% Childcare Discount
• Paid Overtime
• Flexible Hours, with 4 day working weeks available
• FREE Parking
• FREE Uniform
• Plus an Amazing Staff Benefits Package!
Do you have:
✅ Level 2 or above CCLD Qualification (or equivalent)
✅ Experience working with babies and children from 0-5 years old
✅ Bags of drive and determination with a ‘make it happen’ attitude and a positive, happy approach to work
If you’re interested in joining The Learning Tree team, simply fill in the form below:
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