Careers at Newpark
Our team makes us who we are. We carefully select our staff not only by qualification, but also by aptitude for the job. We look for a high calibre of person who is sensitive, kind, compassionate, and who has a genuine enthusiasm and love for children.
From Nursery Nurse to Head of Education
We want to help every member of our team to reach their full potential and we love being part of their professional journey. We are proud that so many of our staff stay with us for years, even decades, and enjoy taking on new roles and more responsibility as they learn and develop.
“The thing I most appreciate about working at Newpark Childcare is the incredible opportunity the company has given me for growth and advancement. They have seen my potential and encouraged me to develop it by trusting me with increasing responsibility. I am proud to work for Newpark and confident that the owners truly value their employees as individuals and will do everything to help each person reach their individual goals, both professionally and personal. I can honestly say that Newpark Childcare is like my family.”
- Vanya, a part of the Newpark family for 15 years (so far!)
“Newpark paid for my degree”
We believe education is the silver bullet, no matter your age, and this is reflected in our training budget! We enthusiastically encourage our team to study for academic and vocational qualifications to help further their career and enrich their lives. From one day courses to Masters’ degrees, we support and sponsor our staff members to become highly qualified early years professionals.
Make it stand out
The Making of a Newpark Educator
It takes:
energy and adaptability as healthy young children are unpredictable and demanding
tolerance and patience to understand and respond sensitively to the noise and mess that young children may create
imagination to stimulate children and help them develop
cheerfulness and a sense of humour to face the demands of the job, day in, day out.
Above all it takes a real belief in the individual worth of each child and a determination to ensure that they have the opportunity to develop to their full potential irrespective of their class, ethic origin, gender, race, religion or disability.
How we reward our team
A real Living Wage
We are aware that you have a physically demanding job that requires you to be mentally alert at all times and can often be emotionally challenging as well. Therefore, it is our aspiration to keep our team happy and fulfilled and we are particularly proud that we are the UK’s first private nursery to become a London Living Wage accredited employer. The London Living Wage is an hourly rate of pay, calculated according to the basic cost of living in London and is set annually by the Living Wage Foundation. Salary increases take place hand in hand with our childcare fee increases each year in April. For all junior staff such as nursery nurses and classroom assistants, we guarantee that salary increases will match the London Living Wage annual increase. Qualified practitioners enjoy a higher rate of pay than the London Living Wage for Level 2 and higher still for Level 3+ to reflect the part they play in helping us to meet the legal ratio and qualification requirements in the EYFS. Senior staff, who already earn above the London Living Wage, will also receive a wage increase at the same time based on other criteria relevant to their role.
Learning opportunities
Working at Newpark is an opportunity to learn from and be part of a strong, successful organisation that has a proven Outstanding track record with Ofsted and believes passionately in the importance of children’s formative years and in Montessori education. We are dedicated to help employees reach their potential and we are committed to sponsoring employees through our continuous program of internal & external trainings, ranging from one-day courses to three year degrees.
Family-Friendly Rewards
- Flexible working arrangements (and a guarantee that you will not be working on your child’s birthday!)
- 10% staff discount (for under 3’s, subject to available spaces) rising to 25% for managers and senior leadership.
- Workplace Nursery Scheme (must meet Scheme’s eligibility criteria)
- Childcare interest-free deposit loan
A Lovely Workplace
Being part of the team at Newpark means having a meaningful and significant job, working in a welcoming and pleasant environment run by humans, with talented, approachable and knowledgeable managers.
Letting our hair down!
We work hard, but know how to have fun - especially at our famous staff parties! Past parties have included chocolate fountains, party boats on the Thames and 80's themed bowling!
Professional Development
Newpark recognises that its employees are the most important and valuable resource, and formal supervisions and appraisals, as well as having an open-door policy, help us to support all staff members’ personal and professional development. We are committed to supporting career development by trying to promote from within when senior roles arise.
Wellbeing Matters
For when life lives you lemons, we are here for you and your loved ones, helping you make lemonade:
- Our Healthcare Cash Plan helps staff and their dependent children with the cost of private consultations, tests and therapies, access to a virtual GP 7 days a week, membership to the mProve YOURSELF app which contains guided fitness videos, mindfulness courses, breathing exercises and guided meditations, a sleep course, happiness course and other mental health courses.
- Staff and their family members have access to a free mental health counselling helpline staffed by qualified counsellors. The service is open 24/7 and is completely confidential.
- All our managers are trained Mental Health First Aiders, there to listen and support you.
- Your annual Flu vaccine is on us!
- Managers and Head Office Staff get a free eye test and £100 towards the cost of glasses needed for VDU use.
- Surprise perks: a Doughnut Box, a mani-pedi or a mystery wellness box.
- Gym Membership discounts to over 3600+ gyms.
Bonuses
Newpark encourages parent and peer nominations for an "Outstanding Newparker" award.
Our "Bounty Hunter Scheme" also rewards staff who introduce to us new members of the team.
Should staff have no time off sick during a consecutive three-month period, then they will be awarded an extra paid “Duvet Day” off as a thank you for their reliability.
We value loyalty above all else, and once you’ve worked for us a year you get a day off every year thereafter for your birthday. After two years of serviec, we reward you in your next month’s salary with a “Loyalty Bonus” which increases every year.
An Outstanding Judgement in an Ofsted inspection is rightly rewarded with a special “Outstanding Bonus” and night out to celebrate!
Staff Discounts
All Newparkers have enjoy hundreds of substantial shopping discounts from hundreds of stores such as H&M, Puregym, and Fitbit.
Through the Cycle Scheme you can purchase a bike without a down payment and pay for it through tax-free monthly instalments, enabling you to save 25-39% of the cost of a new bike and accessories.
The Tech Scheme lets you get the latest tech and pay for it through tax-free instalments, enabling you to save between up to 12%, depending on your tax rate.
Staff can also save money on travel costs with a Season Ticket Loan.
Investing in your career
Get in touch.
If you would like to work with us, please get in touch.