Gingerbread Corner is a friendly, welcoming and experienced childcare charity with a long history of supporting children and families in Croydon. We opened one of Europe's first Out of School Schemes and introduced our Day Nursery in 1984. Today, our purpose-built, two-storey centre, which we designed ourselves and opened in 2009, provides care for children from birth to 11 years.

 

Working at Gingerbread Corner means being part of a team where every role matters. From helping children discover new interests and develop their confidence to sharing in their laughter, achievements and everyday milestones, there are plenty of opportunities to make a real difference.

 

Whether you are an experienced childcare professional or just starting your career, we welcome caring, enthusiastic people who want to help children learn, grow and thrive. We are committed to supporting our staff, developing their skills and helping them build their knowledge and confidence along the way.
 

A Place to Learn, Grow and Belong

 

Our centre offers a fantastic range of facilities for both children and staff. These include a Craft Room, IT Room, soft play and sensory rooms, alongside dedicated play areas for our Out of School children. Our Early Years children are cared for across four age-group rooms, each with its own outdoor play area. We also have gardens, a decked balcony and an Adventure Playground.

 

But what makes Gingerbread Corner special is not just our building or facilities; it is the people who work here. We value teamwork, sharing ideas and supporting one another, creating an environment where staff can ask questions, learn from colleagues and feel part of the team.

 

Benefits include

 

• Highly competitive salaries

• Only 37.5 hours per week

• Up to 38 days annual leave

• Subsidised lunches and snacks

• Workplace pension at 2%

• A commitment to developing and training you throughout your time with us.

• Free onsite parking

• Free DBS check

• Employee support scheme

• Staff room with balcony

• 40% off your child care fees*

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What our apprentices say

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"The staff are amazing and very welcoming, they've always been there to help me when needed. I'm very happy I did pick Gingerbread Corner for my apprenticeship because it has felt like a family since I joined! Everyone is very supportive and easy to talk to and the children will always brighten up your day!" 

 

"Being an apprentice at Gingerbread Corner has helped me to learn, develop and embed the knowledge that has been taught to me throughout my apprenticeship. It has also helped me grow in confidence and gain experience working in early years. My colleagues and management staff at Gingerbread Corner are always very supportive and are willing to help me in any way they can" 

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If you are caring, enthusiastic and enjoy helping children make the most of every day, we would love to hear from you. Whether you already have childcare experience or are looking to begin a career in the sector, Gingerbread Corner could be the place for you.

 

We particularly welcome applications from men, who remain under-represented in our workforce.

 

Interested in joining our team? Get in touch to find out about current vacancies and opportunities to start your career with Gingerbread Corner.

 

*Childcare discount subject to applicable terms and conditions.

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