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15 Sep, 2026
Full time
£8.50 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Apprentice 📍 Acorn Nursery, Deanshanger 🎓 Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship Opportunity Full time - 36 hours per week Are you looking to start your career in early years and gain a recognised qualification while working? We are looking for an Early Years Apprentice to join our team at Acorn @ Deanshanger. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn , working towards your Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and nurturing environment. Acorn Early Years is a well-established not-for-profit childcare provider with over 35 years’ experience , delivering high-quality early years education across Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford. Our nurseries are built on strong values, including nature-based learning, child-centred practice, and professional development , and we are proud to have been recognised as a ‘Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2025’ by Day...
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Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Apprentice
15 Sep, 2026
Full time
£8.00 hourly
Shoots Bournemouth, UK
Level 2  Childcare Apprenticeship – West Cliff Pre School  (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at West Cliff Pre School . Requirements; You must be able to gain a clear DBS and willing to pay application fees Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them West Cliff Pre-School stands out for its experienced and highly qualified team, nurturing environment, and strong commitment to delivering high-quality early years education. The setting provides a stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. With a strong focus on building positive relationships with families and supporting each child's individual development, the pre-school has established an excellent local...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
15 Sep, 2026
Full time
£10.85 - £12.71 hourly
WMC Training Blackburn, UK
  Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Darwen (BB3). 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 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and...
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WMC Training
15 Sep, 2026
Full time
£28,000 - £30,000 yearly
Perrotts Folly Nursery
Job Advert: Nursery Manager Location: Perrotts Folly Nursery, St Vincents Hall, Botany Walk, Birmingham, B16 8ED Salary: £30,000 per annum Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job Type: Permanent About the Role We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our team at Perrotts Folly Nursery. Having recently completed our initial registration journey in late 2024, we are seeking an enthusiastic leader who can drive high standards of care, manage day-to-day operations, and help our setting thrive. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Ofsted guidelines. Lead on staff recruitment, induction, mentoring, and regular supervision. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and maintain a secure environment for all children. Build strong, professional partnerships with parents, carers, and the local community....
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Perrotts Folly Nursery
Nursery Manager
14 Sep, 2026
Part time
£8.00 - £12.71 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Wolverhampton, UK
Cleaner / Housekeeper Shooting Stars Nurseries – Tettenhall, WV3 9PE We are seeking a reliable and experienced Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our team at Shooting Stars Tettenhall. This is an important role supporting the nursery team by maintaining exceptionally high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and housekeeping throughout the setting, helping to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children, families and staff. Hours of Work 15 hours per week Monday to Friday, 5:00pm – 8:00pm The nursery operates all year round, excluding Bank Holidays. Essential Requirements Previous commercial cleaning experience is essential and applications without this experience will not be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience cleaning within professional environments and who understand the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control. Desirable previous cleaning experience...
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Shooting Stars Nurseries Tettenhall
Housekeeping
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
£8.00 hourly
Shoots Cosham, Portsmouth, UK
Level 2 or Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Lemon Tree Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Lemon Tree Day Nursery, Cosham . Requirements; You must be able to gain a clear DBS Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them Lemon Tree Day Nursery will be bright, cosy, and modern, making it one of the most exciting nurseries in Portsmouth. We are a proud family run business, opening our doors to our first setting in 2006! Lemon Tree Day Nursery has a g arden area and 5 rooms that are free flow. You will be caring for children from birth and 5 years. What makes Lemon Tree truly special is that the original founder of our family of nurseries will be leading this exciting new setting. With over 40 years of experience in the early years...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
14 Sep, 2026
Part time
£14.80 - £15.60 hourly
Naturally Learning Charlestown, Saint Austell PL25 3NJ, UK
Outdoor Lead – Outdoor Adventures! Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to inspire others through nature-based learning? At Naturally Learning, we're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Outdoor Lead to champion our outdoor provision and bring the magic of learning in nature to life. Based in our beautiful Charlestown Forest , this role is perfect for someone who thrives outdoors in all seasons and has a genuine passion for connecting children with the natural world.   Essential Requirements: Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification Full UK driving licence Commitment to working outdoors every day, whatever the weather A passion for outdoor learning and child-led exploration   As our Outdoor Lead, you will: Lead and develop inspiring outdoor learning experiences within our Charlestown Forest setting Be a positive role model, demonstrating a passion for nature and outdoor education every day...
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Charlestown
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
£13.75 - £14.50 hourly
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd Risby, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28, UK
We’re Recruiting: Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of babies? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk. This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.   You will be someone who: Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs Can lead, inspire and develop a team Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice Builds warm, professional relationships with...
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Colourbox Barrow
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
14 Sep, 2026
Part time
£38,000 - £40,000 yearly
The Hive
Lead one of London's most unique nurseries   At The Hive, children spend their days outdoors. Our Forest School nursery is based at Stave Hill Ecology Park, where children have the freedom to explore the woodland, meadow and open spaces, develop confidence and independence, and build a strong connection with the natural world. We’re looking for an experienced Forest School Nursery Manager to lead our small nursery team. We’re looking for someone who values child-led learning, strong relationships and giving children the time and space to follow their interests. It’s a hands-on role with plenty of variety, and a real opportunity to help shape how the nursery develops over the coming years.     About The Hive   The Hive is a Certified B Corporation and one of London's leading Forest School organisations. Since 2014, we've welcomed thousands of children through our Forest School holiday camps, workshops and outdoor learning programmes. Since...
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The Hive Forest School Nursery
Nursery Manager
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
£28,000 - £32,000 yearly
Ethos Education Barnet, UK
Level 3 Early Years Educator - ASAP Start - Golders Green, NW London Lovely nursery in Golders Green currently looking for hardworking and caring Early Years staff! Role: Early Years Educator Hours: Full time Monday-Friday, between 8am and 6pm, all year round Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £32k per annum Location: Golders Green Start date: ASAP Requirements: It is essential that you hold at minimum a Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have strong experience working in a nursery or early years setting. Benefits: Further training Career progression Staff wellbeing workshops with Wellbeing Lead Supportive management team Enrolment in the Royal London Workplace Pension Scheme Team social events Responsibilities as an Early Years Educator: Planning engaging and stimulating activities that meet the children's age and development stage Ensuring key children's observations and learning journals are kept up to date...
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Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse