Senior Forest School Leader £21,840 - £25,480 per annum (£12-£15/hr) We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified forest school leader that will be able, to inspire children of all ages to engage in memorable and educational outdoor experiences and use imagination and creativity to plan and deliver a wide range of different sessions. These sessions could be planned and delivered independently or as part of a team, and could include Acorn nursery sessions, holiday club sessions, external nursery & school sessions, family sessions, home-educated sessions, parent-toddler sessions, bushcraft sessions, and special educational needs sessions.  Ideally working 35 hours per week there will be flexible working hours that may vary across the seasons with a significant amount of work required in Holiday Periods. Occasional weekend work will be required, usually to deliver family sessions or birthday parties, but this will occur no...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 2 and 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our Ofsted "Outstanding" nursery in Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is currently being expanded with custom buildings which will enable us to offer a further 20 places. We offer full and part-time care for up to 60 children from the age of...

Join a nursery that puts children, community, and ethical practice at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to be looking for a new  Nursery Manager  to lead our lovely 24‑place setting in Deanshanger—Acorn’s newest nursery and a much‑loved space that has supported local families for many years. Tucked beside the community centre in the former Deanshanger Pre‑School building, our nursery specialises in care and education for  under‑threes . With a beautiful garden, a strong outdoor ethos, and a nurturing, homely feel, it’s a place where babies and toddlers can explore, discover and flourish—whatever the weather. And as a little thank‑you…  £1,000 welcome bonus  after successful completion of your 3‑month probation.   Who We’re Looking For We’re not just recruiting a manager—we’re looking for a leader who is: ethical, dedicated and genuinely child‑centred passionate about outstanding care and education for babies and toddlers a champion of outdoor...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Harrow ( HA5 3HQ )  The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before .  You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES Your duties as a Nursery Apprentice · To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring that the individual needs and interest of children in the setting are met (in conjunction with other team members) · To keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys and share with parents, carers and...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Early Years Practitioner for our Deanshanger Nursery.  Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment....

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- Kinderland is growing!! We’re looking fantastic Room Leaders/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our lovely team! We are seeking dynamic leaders with a genuine passion for guiding their room and creating the best opportunities for children. Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. Our sister day nursery is opening January 2025!! At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant...

We are seeking a passionate Sustainability Data & Insights Officer to join our Central Support Team based in Castlethorpe Near Milton Keynes. The role is fully office based Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00. Acorn Early Years Foundation is a charitable social enterprise providing high quality, inclusive, early years care and education. The organisation has grown organically over 36 years and now operates 18 day nurseries as well as out-of-school and holiday clubs, forest schools and nature kindergartens. It also offers an early years catering service, training and consultancy. It aspires to be a thought leader within the early years sector, in modelling sustainable, ethical practices, and is steadily increasing its social impact. Role The role holder will work in the Central Support Team and provide essential analytical, research, and operational support across all sustainability workstreams. Reporting to the Sustainability Lead, the role holder will work...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will ideally hold a Level 2 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To work as part of a team and acting as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and...

Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common. We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers (3 months – 5yrs). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and over 2’s are upstairs. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Support the...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common . We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers ( 3 months – 5yrs ). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We Have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and over 2’s are upstairs. Your duties...