Cherry Childcare is a family-owned nursery group.

We are looking for superhero’s who want to be part of our family. We place a strong emphasis on our core values, Family, Empowerment, Respect, Teamwork and Achievement.

We offer excellent career opportunities with a strong emphasis on helping you with your learning and development.

Cherrystone was established in 2001. We are situated in Stoneleigh which is a small community within Epsom and Ewell and are a 5-minute walk from Stoneleigh train station. We also have a secure car park for staff. We are 94 place nursery rated Outstanding by OFSTED. We have 5 group rooms for children aged birth to 5 years which offers an opportunity for staff to work across all the different age groups within early years. We are a large and busy nursery with a good reputation in the local community and very often, being parents first choice for childcare. We have a team of around 25 staff in a variety of different roles, offering a wide range of training and experience whilst gaining a wealth of knowledge. Our extensive training programme and on the job support allows the staff of all abilities to progress in their role and grow their career within the childcare sector.

As a Trainee Nursery Nurse, you will be responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in your care. As a keyperson, you will be allocated a group of children within your room, where you will build secure relationships with them and their families. You will support each child’s individual needs, interests, and learning whilst providing effective interaction within a fun and stimulating environment that allows them to explore & discover!

Whilst carrying out your role, you will be learning as you go and provided with on-the-job training from fully qualified staff and senior team. You will also have the opportunity to join our in-house training programme and work towards becoming a qualified practitioner. Full time preferred but part time can be considered.

Benefits of working for Cherry Childcare

• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays 

• Excellent career opportunities 

• Wide range of in-house delivered training courses 

• Access to extensive online courses for personal development. 

• Discounted childcare 

• Flexible working 

• Free Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing App

• Pension Scheme 

• Promotion opportunities 

• Paid overtime 

• Lunch and refreshments provided 

• Enrolled in nursery rewards programme 

• Long service benefits after 3 years 

• Birthday day off 

• Free team building events and Awards nights celebrating nursery and company achievements 

Click on the “Superhero Benefits” button for more information about our benefits.

We are committed to ensuring everyone is responsible for Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment process supports safer recruitment practices, and all staff are required to complete safeguarding training as part of their induction program. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check and references will be obtained.