Careers

Come and join our exceptional team.

Sunbeams Day Nursery and Pre-school is always on the lookout for friendly, enthusiastic people to join our growing team of childcare superheroes!

Please get in touch, even if we don’t have anything advertised, as there might be something available.

Current Positions Available

Early Years Practitioners

We are looking for qualified early years practitioners to join our friendly team in Downend. We currently have positions in our baby room (0-2 years) and toddler room (2-3 years) for 4 or 5 days per week.

These positions are key person roles and you will work as part of a team to help with the day to day running of your room.

Candidates must be caring and passionate about children’s learning and development.

Experience of working with children 0-5 years and the principles of in the moment planning are desirable but not essential.

Hourly rate will depend on age, qualifications, and experience.

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship

Want to get paid whilst you study for a career in childcare? Let Sunbeams help you by applying with us to be an Early Years Apprentice!

The applicant should be friendly, enthusiastic and happy to work as part of a team across all age ranges.

If you do not have the equivalent of a C grade in English and Maths this will have to be completed as part of your apprenticeship.

Full time, 40 hours per week, including study time. Monday to Friday between 8am and 6.15pm.

Position starts at the apprenticeship rate of £4.30 per hour, rising in increments throughout the course as coursework is completed.