Be a part of our Outstanding Nursery Team

We have two popular and well-established day nurseries based in Bath and Chippenham. Since opening in 2013 we have grown from strength to strength and have achieved back-to-back Outstanding Ofsted gradings and been recognised as Nursery of the Year.

At Atelier we do things a little differently and we would be the first to admit that we are a little bit quirky. We have been likened to Marmite and for that we are really proud!

Whatever role you decide to apply for your working days will be busy, fun, creative, quirky, adventurous, exciting, explorative, magical, fulfilling, inviting, caring, unconventional, and basically completely different to anything else you may have experienced.

We have full job descriptions available to share over a cup of coffee, so why not give us a call and book a visit and take the time to chat through the opportunities we have available. Once you step inside, we know you won’t want to leave! Call us now on 01225 447992.

Are you ready to join the team at Atelier Nursery?

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If you're going to work in Early Years, work somewhere that reminds you why you chose it.

At Atelier, we believe being an Early Years Educator should be a career you can feel proud of. A career where you are trusted to think, create, question and bring your own ideas. Where a morning might begin with baking bread, lead to an investigation with clay, continue in the garden and end with a group of children still completely absorbed in a project they began days ago. We are a Reggio-inspired nursery in Bath, recently  recognised by Ofsted as having Strong and Exceptional practice  and we're looking for Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Early Years Educators to join our team.

Early Years, differently.

Atelier isn't a conventional nursery. Our children learn through rich experiences, relationships, projects, exploration and play. They move through carefully considered environments rather than spending their day confined to one room. Our educators aren't here simply to supervise activities. They observe, listen, research, provoke thinking, create possibilities and learn alongside children. Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do through our mixed-age Key Families and our commitment to professional love.

And we invest seriously in the people who make all of this possible: our educators. What could working at Atelier give you?

A four-day working week
37 hours across four days, giving you a genuine additional day away from work each week.

A place to develop your practice
Training, mentoring and professional development are part of Atelier life, not an occasional extra.

Extraordinary professional development
From specialist training and visits to inspiring places to opportunities to apply to join our seven-day professional study tour to Reggio Emilia, Italy.

Freedom to be an educator
We want thoughtful people with ideas. You don't need to arrive knowing everything, curiosity and a willingness to learn matter enormously.

An environment you'll be proud to work in
No endless plastic activities or identical adult-produced displays. Instead you'll find studios, authentic materials, fascinating resources and spaces deliberately designed to invite investigation.

A team that takes Early Years seriously
You'll work alongside experienced educators, leaders and artists who genuinely care about early years and children's experiences.

And you'll receive a salary of    and benefits package, five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, childcare discount, wellbeing support and paid company events.

Perhaps you're not actively looking for another job.

That's okay. Some of the people we'd most like to meet probably aren't. Perhaps you enjoy working with children but want to rediscover the creativity that first attracted you to Early Years. Perhaps you've become tired of working somewhere where everything feels rushed, repetitive or driven by completing the next task. Or perhaps you're simply curious about whether Early Years could feel different.

Come and have a coffee with us.

No obligation. No formal interview. Come and see Atelier, meet the team and decide for yourself whether this might be your kind of place. If you hold a full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years qualification, we'd love to meet you.

Call 01225 447992 and ask for Clare or Rosie, or contact julainne.woodruff@ateliernursery.co.uk.

Atelier Nursery, 10 Dover Place, Bath, BA1 6DX

Come and discover Early Years, differently. Atelier Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to our safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and appropriate qualification and right-to-work checks.

 
 
 
 

  • Early Years Practitioner

    Location: Bath and Chippenham

    About the Role:

    As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a vital role in shaping the earliest experiences of our children. You will be responsible for creating a warm, safe, and engaging space for children of all ages, fostering all areas of their development.

    · Full time, permanent position (37 hours per week, across four days)

    Daily you will be:

    · Providing professional love and care for your mixed-aged key family.

    · Building strong relationships with all children and their families, ensuring a seamless transition from home to nursery.

    · Planning and delivering learning opportunities that stimulate curiosity and facilitate growth across various developmental domains.

    · Observing and documenting children's progress, tailoring your approach to meet individual needs and interests.

    · Collaborating with our dedicated team to enhance our nursery's creative and inclusive learning environment.

    · Promoting a culture of respect, communication, and open dialogue among children, families, and colleagues.

    To thrive in this role, you should possess:

    - A recognised early years qualification (Level 3 or above) and a solid understanding of child development.

    - Experience working with children.

    - A creative and innovative mindset, with a passion for implementing engaging activities and experiences.

    - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.

    - A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

    In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:

    · Competitive salary from £25,400.00 and a wide benefits package

    · Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge, including the opportunity to apply for a 7-day study tour in Reggio Emilia, Italy.

    · A supportive and collaborative team environment that values your contributions.

    · Fully paid company events.

    · Four-day week, imagine that extra day off!

    · Five weeks annual leave + bank holidays.

    · Company pension scheme.

    · Staff discount on childcare.

    · The chance to be part of a forward-thinking nursery that embraces creativity and child-centred learning.

    How to Apply:

    If you are excited about joining our team and making a positive impact on young lives, we would love to hear from you! For an informal discussion and further information, please call 01225447992.

    Join us in shaping a bright future for the youngest members of our community!

    Atelier Nursery is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the role.

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary from: £25,400.00 per year (

    Benefits:

    Casual dress

    Childcare

    Company events

    Company pension

    Employee discount

    Health & wellbeing programme

    Life insurance

    Paid volunteer time

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Start your career with Atelier Nursery today!

As a growing company Atelier Nursery encourages your personal development and can offer extensive career development opportunities. There really has never been a better time to join our team.