Job vacancies at Hitchin

When you start with us, you will receive 28 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays) which increases with each complete year of service, up to a maximum of 33 days’ holiday. You can also opt to purchase up to 5 additional days’ leave each year. Our staff receive a loyalty bonus at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years’ service.

The benefits of working at Toad Hall Nursery Group can also extend to your own family. There are a number of benefits offered to Toad Hall employees, with reduced childcare costs available for our permanent staff as follows:

• Staff are eligible for a 50% reduction on nursery fees.
• A 25% childcare discount is available for one of your family members.
• A 10% family childcare discount is available on your eldest child's chargeable hours if a sibling joins the nursery.
• A corporate childcare discount may be applied if there is an agreement in place between Toad Hall and another company.

This discount is applied first and any subsequent discounts will apply to the already discounted chargeable hours. We offer a 5% discount for NHS, armed forces, police and emergency services staff.

*Permanent staff are entitled to a maximum of 2 discounts - e.g. their 50% discount plus a 25 % family member discount OR their 50 % discount and a 10% family (sibling) discount for example.

In addition, 3 days paid leave when you need time off for dependants and 5 days paid time off in the event of the loss of a loved one.

• Annual pay reviews
• Toad Hall Nursery staff who meet certain criteria set by the government will be auto-enrolled into our company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Perkpal: a discount site that gives access to discounts and savings on over 1,500 retailers

To show you how much we value your effort and to help you stay motivated, we have put in place various activations and schemes. 

• Referral scheme: If you refer a friend for a job at Toad Hall and their application is successful, we will pay you £250 when your friend completes 3 month's service and a further £250 when they complete their 6 month probation.
• Monthly recognition scheme for staff who go above and beyond their role.
• An additional day off for your birthday or Christmas shopping day.
• Regular staff surveys to hear your views and understand what we could be doing better.
• Regular competitions and prize draws for shopping vouchers and cinema vouchers to say thank you.
• Annual Christmas event: A great way to meet colleagues from other nurseries and celebrate success stories

At Toad Hall, we offer early years training and development opportunities to further your career in childcare. 

Childcare qualifications

We know how important it is that you grow and learn while building a career. We have around 75 people across the company currently studying a qualification including:

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Children’s Learning and Development (EYE), Intermediate
• Apprenticeship in team leading, advanced apprenticeship in management
• Apprenticeship in business and professional administration 

You will also have a chance to become a champion in any of the early years’ training modules we offer, including Magical Maths and the Early Language Programme. In addition, our staff attend local authority training and mentor skills training.

As one of the most trusted preschools in South East England, we invite you to apply for childcare jobs in Hitchin, Winnersh, Watford and other areas. You can also speak to a member of our staff to find out what it’s like to work for Toad Hall Nursery.