This month we cover stand-alone nurseries and nursery chains in the private sector as well as charities and pre-school playgroups in the voluntary sector. But first we take a look at pay in the private and voluntary sectors.
Pay
Individual employers set pay scales within the private sector but these tend to be in line with local authority rates, which start at around 9,500 per annum. The Professional Association of Nursery Nurses (PANN) can give advice on the pay and conditions package being offered.
In the voluntary sector, many pre-school playgroups will only be able to offer the minimum wage (4.10 per hour from October), although others offer qualified staff 5-6 per hour. Starting salaries at large charities are usually on a par with local authority rates but there are opportunities to earn more (see below).
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