Deputy Suite Leader- Babies or Toddlers -Hook or Fleet

Oaklea House Day Nursery & Heath House Day Nursery (Hook / Fleet)

It takes a wonderfully special, welcoming and nurturing practitioner to support new families as they embark on their nursery journey, and to help settle their young baby into an early years setting.

Position: Deputy Suite Leader – Babies

We are excited to share two opportunities to become a Deputy Suite Leader – Babies at either of our settings in Fleet (Heath House Day Nursery) or Hook (Oaklea House Day Nursery).

Responsibilities

• Run a Baby Suite for 16‑18 children aged 3 months to 16 months in the Room Leader’s absence.
• Support families as they embark on their nursery journey and help settle young babies into an early years setting.
• Work collaboratively within a team and promote internal progression.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3, 5 or 6 or QTS qualification, and experience as a nursery practitioner.
• Valid First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding certificates (training provided).
• Comfortable working within a team and with children aged 3 months to 16 months.

Hours & Pay

Preferred: 41 hours over 4.5 days. Work/life balance considered; hours can be discussed to match session times.

Pay: £13.50‑14.00 per hour depending on qualification and experience.

Location

Fleet – Heath House Day Nursery or Hook – Oaklea House Day Nursery. All settings within Hampshire area close to station.

Benefits

• Discounted childcare spaces
• 24/7 access to private doctors and prescriptions delivered to door.
• Discount platform covering supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, shopping, holidays, etc.
• 24/7 access to confidential qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
• Competitive salary + attendance award bonuses.
• Paid day off for your Birthday.
• Ability to book holiday up to 18 months in advance.
• Employee of the month cash bonuses.
• Supportive and Mental Health First Aid trained management team.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• End of year awards and Christmas party.
• Unlimited access to professional development training courses.
• Opportunities for internal progression across all settings.
• Free uniform.
• DBS costs covered.

We look forward to hearing from passionate and driven nursery nurses ready to join a tight knit team.

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