Child Care Practitioner - Furzehill Childcare Centre
Job Posted: 6 August 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Part time
- Salary: To be discussed at interview.
- Industries: Childcare Education
Job Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 (preferably) but this can be negotiab
Furzehill Childcare Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, caring and dedicated Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to join our amazing team. An unexpected and exciting opportunity for a practitioner to work with our 2-4 year old children has arisen. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a passionate and supportive team that is committed to providing exceptional care and education for every child.
The successful candidate must:
• Hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Have experience working with children in an Early Years setting.
• Be passionate about supporting children through their early stages of development.
• Have a good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Be a positive team player with excellent communication skills.
• Be adaptable, flexible and committed to ongoing professional development. Additional training or qualifications specifically relating to babies and toddlers would be an advantage.
Why join Furzehill?
At Furzehill Childcare Centre, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment where both children and staff can thrive. Our team genuinely enjoys coming to work each day, supporting one another and celebrating every achievement—big or small.
Working with us means you'll need to be prepared to:
?? Become whichever character a child needs you to be.
?? Read a story upside down (with confidence!).
?? Sing nursery rhymes—perfect pitch is definitely not required.
?? Count several moving children at once.
?? Feel appreciated by wonderful children and their families every single day.
?? Develop an impressive ability to ignore certain smells.
?? Stay calm around bodily fluids and the occasional creepy crawly.
?? Be creative, imaginative and have lots of fun!
If reading that made you smile, we'd love to hear from you.
The successful applicant will be committed to maintaining the high standards of care and education that our families have come to expect. The role requires flexibility to work between 8.00am and 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, for approximately 35 hours per week.
How to apply
Please send your CV, along with a brief covering email explaining why you would like to join the Furzehill team, to: [email protected] Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August 2026 (or until the position is filled). We encourage early applications as we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
We look forward to welcoming our newest team member to the Furzehill family! Lucy Coleman Managing Director Furzehill Childcare Centre
LC Childcare Ltd (Furzehill Childcare Centre)
Furzehill Childcare Centre is located on the site of St Blasius Shanklin CE Primary school in Shanklin. The centre is open 50 weeks a year and provides childcare for children from birth to 4 years and out of school care for children aged 5 - 11 years.
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