Recommend a Friend
Make extra money for yourself by using our ‘Recommend a friend’ scheme. If your friend adds your name on their application form and successfully completes their probation period, you could earn up to £300 as a bonus!
Wellbeing
Your well-being is of upmost priority to us which is why we employ a dedicated Well-being Manager. Their role is to guide and support all of our Early Years Managers and Well-being Champions who are all Mental Health First Aiders.
Birthday leave
We all like a bit of free time on our birthday and that's exactly what you get at Snapdragons - free time. Each year, you'll get a bonus day of holiday for your birthday, meaning you can celebrate in the way that you want to.
Flexible working hours
Life isn't always easy and sometimes you need to fit a hectic schedule around your work-life. But that's fine. We understand. And we'll work with you to try and establish something that fits with your lifestyle, as best as we can.
Employee Assistance Programme
We provide a Employee Assistance Programme all employees to access at any time. Health Assured is the UK and Ireland’s largest independent and award-winning employee assistance programme (EAP) provider. EAP is a suite of wellbeing services, offering you and your family a structured way to work through physical or mental health issues and financial difficulties.
Christmas breaks
It's always a bit frustrating when you get called in to work between Christmas and New Year, isn't it. You just want a bit of time with your family after a long year. Well guess what? That will never happen at Snapdragons, because every employee will take advantage of a week-long break during the festive period. Our Christmas gift to you.
Established apprenticeship scheme
It can be hard starting your career in childcare, which is why we offer some brilliant apprenticeship schemes to get you on your feet. You'll get to work in an environment designed for children, learning through practice, as well as learning with some of the best tutors in the business, to gain your childcare qualification.
In-house training programme
The training we offer in-house at Snapdragons is second-to-none. Designed to help our teams fully understand their roles and how they can improve their performance in the nursery, the courses are both engaging and informative.
Four-Day Working Week
Yes you read it right, we offer a four-day working week for full time childcare staff. The four-day working week has improved employees well-being and given a far better work-life balance. We know and understand the pressures that come from working with young children and how exhausting that can be so want to help you out in the little ways we can.
Free paediatric first aid training
We want you all to be comfortable in your role at nursery. And sometimes that means being able to deal with any situation calmly and effectively. First aid training is one step towards achieving this state of calm. And it's why your training will be free as an employee of Snapdragons.
Annual Christmas party
There's an old saying that goes something like "If it's not a Snapdragons party, it's not a real party." Funnily enough, that saying is still true to this day, as we throw the best parties, full of scrumptious food, dazzling entertainment and an unbelievable raffle, stuffed with desirable prizes. But the best part? It's all free when you work for Snapdragons.
Annual awards
Prior to our Christmas party each year, you'll have the chance to nominate your fellow colleagues in a variety of categories, giving them to chance to win at the awards when they are handed out at the party. This is the perfect chance for peer-to-peer recognition and letting somebody know just how much you really care.
Fantastic career progression opportunities
You may have started as an apprentice, but there's no reason why you can't take the next step. And the next one. And the one after that. In fact, there are always new and exciting opportunities for you to further your career and push yourself to a new level.
Continuing Professional Development opportunities
Maybe you like to learn new things? Well, there are some great opportunities to do so at Snapdragons, as you can sign up for training courses designed to advance your knowledge. Foundation Degrees, EYT courses, Makaton training, to name a few - take your pick!
Employee childcare discounts
Having children doesn't need to stop you from returning to work. In fact, we try and make this as easy as possible for you, by offering great discounts to employees on their childcare when they return from maternity leave.
Uniform
You need one, we've got one. And your apron is on the house. We’ll also provide you an annual £30 clothing allowance towards the rest.
Anything else?
Now’s your chance to let us know if there’s something we’re not doing that you think we could be. Drop us a message using the box below.