At this time of year, most Early Years settings across the city are incredibly busy, and they often ask our team for advice on how to recruit Bristol nursery workers for September.
September is one of the busiest times of the year for nurseries in Bristol, with new children starting, rooms reopening after the Summer, and demand for childcare increasing.
Recruitment for Bristol nurseries in the run-up to September can be challenging, particularly if a nursery is competing with other Early Years settings in BS postcodes for qualified and experienced candidates.
The key is to start your nursery worker recruitment campaigns in Bristol as early as possible and make every vacancy stand out by working with Early Years recruitment experts.
Some of the top tips we give Bristol nursery owners on how to recruit candidates for September include:
Advertise jobs in the right places
We advise Early Years setting owners in Bristol to use a combination of nursery job boards, local recruitment websites, social media and the main online platforms such as Indeed to reach potential candidates.
The job advert needs to be clear and engaging, highlighting the role, salary, location in Bristol, working hours and qualifications needed. We can help.
How is your Bristol nursery different?
Qualified nursery practitioners in Bristol have plenty of options, so explain why they should choose your setting in September.
Showcase the team culture, training opportunities, career progression, staff benefits and your approach to Early Years education. Stand out from the rest.
Unique benefits such as regular team support, ongoing professional development, or flexible working options can help when it comes to recruiting nursery workers in Bristol for September.
Speed up the recruitment process
Strong Early Years candidates often receive several offers, so avoid unnecessary delays in your recruitment process.
Respond promptly to applications, arrange interviews quickly and keep candidates informed throughout the recruitment process.
Consider holding nursery recruitment days or informal visits, so applicants can meet the team and see your Bristol nursery before committing to a decision.
Or, work with Early Years recruitment experts in Bristol such as Class who can professionally handle this for you, saving you time and money in the long run.
Start recruiting now
Don’t wait until the last minute! Some Bristol nurseries do not plan in advance.
A well-written vacancy, strong employer brand and efficient recruitment process can help to attract the best Early Years candidates in Bristol.
With good planning and working in tandem with us, nursery owners in Bristol can build a reliable team and ensure their Early Years setting is ready to give children and families an amazing start to the new term.
We’ve written other hints and tips on this subject. Visit here to find out more.
Providing nursery workers across Bristol since 1990
Class Recruit places Early Years candidates with nursery settings in the following parts of Bristol:
Yate, Kingswood, Downend, Speedwell, Keynsham, Lyde Green, Emersons Green, Bradley Stoke, Filton, Horfield, Southmead, Clifton, Redland, Westbury, Stoke Bishop, City Centre, Southville, Bedminster, Knowle, Ashton Gate and Flax Bourton.
How to recruit Bristol nursery workers for September
Our Early Years recruitment team can be reached on 0117 930 4000 or by visiting here.