The summer holidays are a great opportunity to earn extra cash with a temporary job. But what’s a good summer job to have, and how do you go about getting one? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll answer all your questions: How do I find a summer job? What are the best jobs for students over summer? And why is childcare such a fantastic choice for students?
Where to begin in your job search
Starting your job search can seem daunting, but with persistence you’ll find a job to suit you. Here’s how to get a student summer job in childcare:
- Stay organised. Create a LinkedIn profile, make sure your CV is up-to-date and set up your references in advance, so you’re ready to apply as soon as you spot a good opportunity.
- Use your contacts. Ask family and friends if they know of any summer jobs in childcare. You never know what can turn up through word of mouth.
- Spread the word online. Post on social media to let people know you’re looking for work.
- Set up email alerts on job sites, so you’re always the first to know of a new vacancy.
- Look into internships and summer placements. This is a great way to make some money and gain first-hand experience in childcare. And if you impress, there’s a good chance there will be a position available for them once you graduate! Work experience is also great for referrals when students want to apply for other jobs in the future.
- Apply to places that aren’t advertising jobs. Just because there’s no job ad, it doesn’t mean you’re not in with a chance. Making speculative enquiries to places you’d like to work shows that you are proactive and motivated – and you’re less likely to be up against a lot of competition. You’ve got to be in it to win it – and what have you got to lose?
Build your skills and experience (and have fun!) with a summer job in childcare
A summer job is the perfect opportunity to gain experience in a career you’re interested in. What’s more, a summer job in childcare allows you to be active throughout the day, get out in the fresh air, play with children and still get paid! If you want a rewarding role but you don’t feel an office job is the right environment, working in childcare could be for you.
Getting a summer job in childcare will give you a real-world understanding of what’s involved day-to-day. You’ll build your skills on the job, and observe a variety of different roles in practice.
A summer job in childcare can help you to develop and demonstrate:
- Great people skills
- Communication
- First aid knowledge
- Problem solving
- Enthusiasm and energy
You’ll do all this while having fun with amazing young minds and fantastic colleagues.
Why work for All About Children?
All About Children is a nursery group with settings across the UK. However, we know we are nothing without our staff. We pride ourselves on providing a fun, supportive and stimulating work environment to all our employees, encouraging your passion and sense of fun.
With a summer job in childcare here at All About Children, you can work in the daytime on Monday to Friday, leaving your evenings and weekends free.
We’re great advocates of career progression, so All About Children is a great place to begin your work journey and develop your career.
- Read more about the benefits of joining our work family
- Top 5 benefits of a summer job here at All About Children
Find a summer job: browse our temporary childcare vacancies
So, now you know how to find summer jobs in childcare, it’s time to apply! Here at All About Children, we always have summer student jobs available for enthusiastic applicants keen to start a career in childcare. Contacts us to learn more or send in your CV to our friendly recruitment team.