Current vacancies
Choochoos is a teacher-led workforce, who employs a dedicated team of employees. We pride ourselves in having a highly qualified and experienced team.
‘Being an employee is more than just a job, it is a place of which I enjoy going into on a daily basis. I find my job rewarding whilst watching my key children grow into smart, intelligent young children. There is not a day that goes by when I question if I’ve chosen the right career, as I generally believe my job is truly special and I am proud to be a team member at Choochoos’, (Staff member, November 2020).
See below our current vacancies:
Whitstable vacancies
Team leader/qualified QTS
Are you excited about teaching, keen to make a difference and ambitious for your future? If so, this could be the position for you. Choochoos is looking to recruit a team leader with QTS.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate qualified teacher to join our fantastic, pro active team. We offer excellent professional development and opportunities for progression within the Choochoos group. You will be employed on a ‘school teachers pay and conditions’ basis.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with early years children and must significantly influence the learning of all children within the setting so that the quality of teaching is consistently strong, all children make good progress and develop the key skills needed for the next steps in their learning, including for starting school. You will enjoy leading, training, role modelling and working as part of a dedicated team and be both ambitious for yourself and for our nursery. The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers.
As an outstanding setting our children are hoping for an enthusiastic teacher, who makes learning exciting and challenging and is cheerful and caring. They would like someone willing to go the extra mile to help them succeed.
This role will require working 4 days a week of 38 hours, 8-6pm.
Please email Emily Gale, Manager, to ask@choochoos.co.uk, to request a job specification, attach your full CV with a covering letter to be considered. A visit can be arranged so that you can meet our happy, confident children, talk to the staff and look around our lovely buildings and grounds.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Closing date for applications is 29 January 2021.
Early years practitioner – supply
Choochoos Day Nursery Whitstable, is currently seeking to employ a full time supply early years practitioner.
Choochoos offer an excellent salary, pension scheme, recognise length of service with holiday incentives, arrange for your birthday off every year, recognise hard work through a reward scheme, provide extensive ongoing training opportunities, overtime, free uniform and an outstanding supportive working environment.
Can you build upon the outstanding care our Choochoos team delivers? Although experience working in early years with children from birth to 5 is preferred, applicants who can offer dedication, enthusiasm, reliability and a pro active approach towards their work and colleagues will be considered.
The successful applicant will have be joining a friendly and hard working team therefore an excellent working ethic and the ability to bring suggestions and ideas to our setting is required. If you are motivated with the determination to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for children in your care, then please apply to us.
To be considered further email Emily Gale, Manager, your full CV with a covering letter explaining why you are our ideal candidate to ask@choochoos.co.uk
Job specifications are available on request.
Closing date for applications is 29 January 2021.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Choochoos works in partnership to ensure we promote a safe working culture for families, children and all nursery practitioners.
Canterbury vacancies
Early years practitioner
Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury, is currently seeking to employ a full time early years practitioner.
Choochoos offer an excellent salary, 4 day (8-6) working week for full time staff, pension scheme, recognise length of service with holiday incentives, arrange for your birthday off every year, recognise hard work through a reward scheme, provide extensive ongoing training opportunities, overtime, free uniform and an outstanding supportive working environment.
Can you build upon the outstanding care our Choochoos team delivers? Although experience working in early years with children from birth to 5 is preferred, applicants who can offer dedication, enthusiasm, reliability and a pro active approach towards their work and colleagues will be considered.
The successful applicant will have be joining a friendly and hard working team therefore an excellent working ethic and the ability to bring suggestions and ideas to our setting is required. If you are motivated with the determination to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for children in your care, then please apply to us.
To be considered further email Donna East, Manager, your full CV with a covering letter explaining why you are our ideal candidate to canterbury@choochoos.co.uk
Job specifications are available on request.
Closing date for applications is 29 January 2021.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Choochoos works in partnership to ensure we promote a safe working culture for families, children and all nursery practitioners.
Early years practitioner – supply
Choochoos Day Nursery Canterbury, is currently seeking to employ a full time supply early years practitioner.
Choochoos offer an excellent salary, pension scheme, recognise length of service with holiday incentives, arrange for your birthday off every year, recognise hard work through a reward scheme, provide extensive ongoing training opportunities, overtime, free uniform and an outstanding supportive working environment.
Can you build upon the outstanding care our Choochoos team delivers? Although experience working in early years with children from birth to 5 is preferred, applicants who can offer dedication, enthusiasm, reliability and a pro active approach towards their work and colleagues will be considered.
The successful applicant will have be joining a friendly and hard working team therefore an excellent working ethic and the ability to bring suggestions and ideas to our setting is required. If you are motivated with the determination to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for children in your care, then please apply to us.
To be considered further email Donna East, Manager, your full CV with a covering letter explaining why you are our ideal candidate to canterbury@choochoos.co.uk
Job specifications are available on request.
Closing date for applications is 29 January 2021.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Choochoos works in partnership to ensure we promote a safe working culture for families, children and all nursery practitioners.
Cook
Choochoos Day Nursery, Canterbury is a family run business, providing care for children aged from birth to 5 years old. We are looking to employ a proactive cook for our busy setting, catering for up to 60 children each day.
Choochoos offer a thorough training plan, competitive wage, pension, uniform, enviable working hours, friendly and supportive team and many other positive working benefits.
We require someone who is committed, enthusiastic, motivated and creative. You must be able to think on your feet, problem solve, be organised, calm, patient and have the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You are required to create seasonal menus, alternatives, recipe cards, bake with small groups of children, create new recipes and cooking all meals healthily and homemade. We are looking for a cook who can work five days a week Monday – Friday 9-1pm, all year round. You must possess qualifications in catering, with experiences and knowledge you can bring to the role.
Please apply by sending your cv to Donna East canterbury@choochoos.co.uk with a covering letter.
Job specifications available on request.
Closing date: 29 January 2021.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Choochoos works in partnership to ensure we promote a safe working culture for families, children and all nursery practitioners.
Dover vacancies
Early years practitioner
Choochoos Day Nursery Dover, is currently seeking to employ a full time early years practitioner.
Choochoos offer an excellent salary, 4 day (8-6) working week for full time staff, pension scheme, recognise length of service with holiday incentives, arrange for your birthday off every year, recognise hard work through a reward scheme, provide extensive ongoing training opportunities, overtime, free uniform and an outstanding supportive working environment.
Can you build upon the outstanding care our Choochoos team delivers? Although experience working in early years with children from birth to 5 is preferred, applicants who can offer dedication, enthusiasm, reliability and a pro active approach towards their work and colleagues will be considered.
The successful applicant will have be joining a friendly and hard working team therefore an excellent working ethic and the ability to bring suggestions and ideas to our setting is required. If you are motivated with the determination to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for children in your care, then please apply to us.
To be considered further email Hayley Smith, Manager, your full CV with a covering letter explaining why you are our ideal candidate to dover@choochoos.co.uk
Job specifications are available on request.
Closing date for applications is 29 January 2021.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Choochoos works in partnership to ensure we promote a safe working culture for families, children and all nursery practitioners.
Early years practitioner – supply
Choochoos Day Nursery Dover, is currently seeking to employ a full time supply early years practitioner.
Choochoos offer an excellent salary, pension scheme, recognise length of service with holiday incentives, arrange for your birthday off every year, recognise hard work through a reward scheme, provide extensive ongoing training opportunities, overtime, free uniform and an outstanding supportive working environment.
Can you build upon the outstanding care our Choochoos team delivers? Although experience working in early years with children from birth to 5 is preferred, applicants who can offer dedication, enthusiasm, reliability and a pro active approach towards their work and colleagues will be considered.
The successful applicant will have be joining a friendly and hard working team therefore an excellent working ethic and the ability to bring suggestions and ideas to our setting is required. If you are motivated with the determination to deliver outstanding learning outcomes for children in your care, then please apply to us.
To be considered further email Hayley Smith, Manager, your full CV with a covering letter explaining why you are our ideal candidate to dover@choochoos.co.uk
Job specifications are available on request.
Closing date for applications is 29 January 2021.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.
Choochoos works in partnership to ensure we promote a safe working culture for families, children and all nursery practitioners.
Interest
All current vacancies that Choochoos have, will be advertised on this page, however we do always consider applications received.
Please forward your C.V. with a covering letter to:
Whitstable interest
Email: ask@choochoos.co.uk
Post to:
Choochoos Day Nursery
Whitstable and Tankerton Railway Station,
Railway Avenue,
Whitstable,
Kent.
CT51QS
Canterbury interest
Email: canterbury@choochoos.co.uk
Post to:
Choochoos Day Nursery.
50 Mill Lane,
Harbledown,
Canterbury,
Kent.
CT28NE
Dover interest
Email: dover@choochoos.co.uk
Post to:
Choochoos Day Nursery.
Crabble Road,
Dover,
Kent.
CT170QD
