The different sectors and jobs in childcare

Why it's a career industry worth joining

The stigma surrounding men working in childcare

Average earnings and working hours

How you can progress in childcare

What people working in childcare have to say

1. The Different Sectors of Childcare

2. Why it's a Career Industry Worth Joining

So, why might you consider it as a career? You'd be part of a growing system that is in serious need for enthusiastic and passionate workers.

3. The Stigma Surrounding Men Working In Childcare

4. What Did People Say About This?

In support of male workers like Robert, Natalie Pound had commented: "My child adores the ONE male at his nursery. True equality will be when we see people for their skills and qualities and not their gender!!"

Patrick Roche wrote: "What real bloke grows up wanting to be a nursery teacher? Think about it or have you lost the plot as well."

5. Average Earnings and Working Hours

According to Total Jobs, in June 2018, the average salary for childcare jobs fell by 9% (£4,688)

As of 2018, the average salary for childcare jobs is £21,000 per year, with the lower end earning £17,000 and the higher end earning over £31,000

The average hours depend on what sector of childcare you work in. If you're a private nanny, it could be a 24/7 job. If you work in a childcare centre or nursery, it's likely that you will be working a normal 9-5 business day. Often, childcare workers will do overtime - it depends where you work whether you get paid for the additional hours or not

Many childcare jobs have benefits including medical insurance, retirement packages and childcare for the employee's children

6. How You Can Progress in Childcare

7. What People Working in Childcare Have to Say

"I would say the job is demanding, the hours are long and there is a lot of paperwork involved that most people don't realise. We have to keep a constant record of the children's development, this involves observations, planning and writing reports."