We are always looking for enthusiastic people who have a real passion for childcare and who share our core value of inspiring and developing young minds. Whether you are unqualified and wish to start your career in childcare, or you are an experienced practitioner, we value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions, all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the company for many years. When you join Ladybird, you can be sure that you will be part of a work family that is committed to helping you reach your goals and nurturing you every step of the way.
Interested in joining the Ladybird family? Browse our current vacancies across our four settings below and apply online now. We can’t wait to hear from you!
You will have the opportunity to work towards a recognised childcare qualification at no cost to you (subject to eligibility).
All of our nurseries are close to local bus and train stations.
We offer a competitive salary package with regular salary and performance related reviews.
Generous holiday allowance, as well as holiday over the Christmas period.
Excellent opportunities across our nurseries to develop and progress within your career, with internal promotions supported.
Freshly prepared cooked lunch for every day you work.
All staff are entitled to a discount on childcare fees across our nurseries.
All staff are provided with free uniform.
We auto-enrol you into a pension scheme.
See our current vacancies and apply online. You will be asked to fill in a short application form before a member of the team gets in touch with you to discuss further.
Once you have applied for the role, a member of the team will be in touch to discuss your application further. You may then be invited to an online interview where we will get to know you, understand your goals and assess your suitability for the role. Equally, you will learn all about Ladybird and our values. If we feel that you might be the right person for the role, you will then be invited for a room trial so that you can get a proper feel for the nursery before joining the team.
All of our nurseries are only open in the week, Monday to Friday. All settings close over the bank holidays throughout the year as well as during the Christmas period.
Yes – perhaps you might be interested in joining our apprenticeship scheme or alternatively, we may have ‘unqualified’ positions at our nurseries. Either way, you will have the opportunity to work towards a recognised childcare qualification at no cost to you (subject to eligibility).