Careers

Employee Perks

  • 25 days annual leave plus 3 extra days over the Christmas

  • Fully funded qualifications, study up to Level 5 while you earn

  • Regular training and career progression opportunities

  • Cooked meals for £1 a day

  • A 6% pension match scheme

  • 40% discount at 1st Place nurseries

  • Years of service benefits

  • Discounts at supermarkets, retail, days out and more

  • Season ticket loans & bike to work scheme

  • Smart Health App - access to a GP any time of day or night, free health check, mental health support and health advice.

  • Death in Service Benefit

Find out more in the Employee Hub

Assistant Early Educator (Level 2)

Salary: £22,857.12 p/a

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)

Early Educator (Level 3)

Salary: £28,402.92 p/a

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)

Early Educator (Bank)

Salary: £13.46 - £13.70 per hour

  • Summary:

    We require Assistant Early Educators (level 2 qualified) and Early Educators (level 3 qualified) as bank staff to cover sickness and holidays.

    Full time employees who work 36 hours per week, can also do bank work if they wish to increase their hours.

    Full Job Description

  • Before completing your application form, please read our Guidance Notes for Applicants.

    Please download and complete our Application Form and Disclosure and Equal Opportunities Form, and email them to human.resources@1stplace.uk.com

Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)

Hours: Bank/flexible hours

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