Careers
Employee Perks
25 days annual leave plus 3 extra days over the Christmas closure
Fully funded qualifications, study up to Level 5 and study while you earn
Career progression, as you gain further qualifications your salary will increase and you will have the opportunity for new roles and responsibilities
A 6% pension match scheme
Regular training and development opportunities
A 40% discount on a 1st Place nursery place for your child
Years of service benefits
A lunch scheme (cooked meals for £1 a day!)
Discount service for supermarkets, retail, days out and more
Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Bike to Work scheme
Smart Health App - access to a GP any time of day or night and has other benefits such as a Health check, mental health support and health and nutrition advice.
Death in Service Benefit
Find out more about our employee benefits in the Employee Hub.
Early Educator (Level 3)
Salary: £27,046.00 p/a
Hours: 36 hours per week
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Summary:
We are looking for Assistant Early Educators (level 2 qualified) and Early Educators (level 3 qualified) to join our team.
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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 sam.tomkins@1stplace.uk.com
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
Close date: 21 February 2025
Assistant Early Educator (Level 2)
Salary: £21,415.68 p/a
Hours: 36 hours per week
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Summary:
We are looking for Assistant Early Educators (level 2 qualified) to join our team.
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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 sam.tomkins@1stplace.uk.com
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
Close date: 21 February 2025
Early Educator (Bank)
Salary: £11.92 - £12.43 per hour
Hours: Bank/flexible hours
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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.
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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 sam.tomkins@1stplace.uk.com
Location: Southwark ( SE5 & SE17)
Domestic Assistant
Salary: £12,694.74 Depending on hours, Hourly rate: £12.21
Hours: 10 - 20 hours per week
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Summary:
1st Place promotes and supports the development of an innovative approach to children’s learning based on a Reggio Emilia model that includes a respectful image of children as competent and capable, a close relationship between the Centre and the community, and the importance of the environment as an educational force. All 1st Place staff are expected to support our achievement of these aims within their work. Specific duties for this role are described below.
Full Job Description
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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)
Close date: 28 February 2025
