Leaders, alongside their staff team, are dedicated to providing the best care and learning possible. They recognise the importance of staff well-being and have effective arrangements in place to mentor, coach and support staff. Staff have regular opportunities to complete additional training that supports their practice and ever-growing knowledge. This ensures that experiences for children are continually improving. 2024 Ofsted report
At Honeycroft we provide a friendly and safe environment for all children to develop and thrive by selecting staff who embody the Honeycroft spirit. Our diverse and capable staff team speak more than 6 different languages, which enables us to offer a multi-lingual learning environment for all children attending our setting and to communicate effectively with families in their home language to support their child’s early development.
Current vacancies
We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and caring individuals to join our team in creating a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for children. If you want to make a positive difference in young lives and enjoy being part of a dynamic team, there could be the perfect role at Honeycroft for you!
Early Years SENCO & Deputy Safeguarding Lead
Minimum 20hrs to 36hrs per week, to support work life balance – full year
£13.50 to £15.80 (dependent on training & experience)
Closing date: 18/07/25
Interviews: week of 21st & 28 July
Required qualification level: minimum level 3 relevant childcare / early years qualification.
As a valued member of the Honeycroft team, you will play an important role in maintaining our inclusive, and high-quality care for children with additional needs and their families.
Applicants must have:
- A minimum level 3 relevant childcare / early years qualification
- Experience of working in the role of SENCO in an early years setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence in their dealings with children, staff, parents and external agencies
The job involves:
- Creating strong, positive relationships with the children, their families, and our vibrant team of volunteers, students, and staff—working together to maintain a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
- Leading the way in inclusive practise, overseeing the planning and delivering of Individual Support Plans.
- Keeping children safe and well at all times, by promoting a culture of care, ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing are always top priorities and deputising for the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
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Out of School Supervisor ( After School & Holiday Club)
part time hours approx. 24hrs per week all year around
core term time hours for overseeing After School Club14:30 to 18:15 Mon to Fri with additional hours during school holidays for overseeing Holiday Club team and cover hours available in nursery for those interested in working with our younger children.
(We value our team’s work / life balance and try to be as flexible as possible )
From £13.50 to £15.80 per hour dependent on qualifications and experience
Closing date: 18/07/25
Interviews: week of 21st & 28 July
Required qualification level: minimum level 3 relevant childcare / education / playworker / youth worker qualification.
As a valued member of the Honeycroft team, you will play an vital role in helping us create a warm, inclusive, and high-quality play environment for our primary school aged children attending our After School and / or Holiday Club.
Applicants must have:
- A minimum level 3 relevant childcare / education or playworker, youth qualification
- Experience of working with primary school aged children in a play / and or school setting
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence in their dealings with children, staff and parents
- Confidence and abilities to oversee and supervise a small team
The job involves:
- Creating strong, positive relationships with the children, their families, and our vibrant team of volunteers, students, and staff—working together to build a welcoming, inclusive Out of School environment where everyone feels valued.
- Leading the way in planning and delivering fun, engaging activities that spark curiosity and creativity in primary school-aged children, while making sure everything is well-resourced and thoughtfully prepared.
- Keeping children safe and well at all times, by promoting a culture of care and ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing are always top priorities.
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Walking Bus Support Worker
Part time hours – core hours 14:45 to 16:15 term time only. Minimum of 2 sessions and maximum of 5 sessions per week.
£10.21 to £12.21 per hour for all hours worked based on age
Closing date: 21/07/25 for September start date
Required qualification level: experience of working with primary school aged children
To work as part of our Out of School team, ensuring the safe and friendly collection of primary school-aged children from local schools and accompanying them on the walk back to Honeycroft.
Applicants must have:
- Experience of working with primary school aged children.
- Responsible, reliable, and highly safety-conscious.
- Physically fit and comfortable walking to and from schools in varying weather conditions.
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At Honeycroft, eligible staff can:
- Up to 50% off childcare services
- Sign up to the government’s employer pension scheme
- Receive 4 weeks annual leave (including two weeks off at the end of August and between Christmas % New Year) and bank holidays as additional
- Extra annual leave days based on length of service
- Paid induction and DBS check
- Termly team training sessions and additional targeted training opportunities available
- Staff social events.
Application Pack: Please email all completed applications, or if you have any questions or if you would like to arrange a chat or visit before making an application
