If you are offerred a Senior EYP role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Senior Early Years Practitioners to join the newest nursery in our group at our nursery in Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes.  At Acorn, we are more than just a nursery, we have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award, with over 35 years of experience in delivering outstanding early years education.  As a not-for-profit organisation, we put children first, creating a nurturing envionment where they can thrive, and where our team members are valued and supported in their professional development. In this role, you will be providing high-quality care and learning experiences. You will play a vital role in creating a stimulating and enabling environment that encourages children to explore, discover and develop a love for learning. Working closely with parents and...

Job description: If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village, launching in January 2026. Nestled next to the community centre, our new nursery will be 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! The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday...

We are looking for an inspirational Nursery Chef, with a minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene, to join our Acorn Nursery at our nursery in Emberton. The nursery is set in a small village just outside Newport Pagnell. Children take regular walks to local park and around the village. They are also able to benefit from the nursery’s Outdoor Learning Centre. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit....

Could you inspire our children to dream BIG?   If you are looking to kick start your career in childcare an apprenticeship with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery could be for you. An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised Early Years Qualification whilst working in a nursery where you will learn all the practical skills and knowledge needed to become a successful practitioner.   Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for an Early Years Apprentice to join our friendly setting based in Plymouth. Set in an oasis of peaceful countryside within the city, Fort View is our smallest nursery but set in one of our largest gardens. Children benefit from a cosy home from home environment yet have the opportunity to explore and benefit from an extensive outdoor space. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age....

Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – Puffin Preschool - Naval Under Fives (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Puffin Preschool - Naval Under Fives, Portsmouth. A warm welcome awaits you at Puffin. We are a small inclusive preschool offering funded and non- funded places for children aged 2 to 4 years. Puffin has a dedicated team of passionate early years practitioners, the Manager and Deputy Manager and Early Years Practitioner. We frequently attend a variety of relevant training to keep our practice updated. We all work hard to develop good relationships with our families providing extra support if needed. Home from home environment Our Approach At Naval Under Fives we believe in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that builds on each individual child’s needs and interests, in which they can...

Nursery Manager - Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon Salary – Competitive 40 hours per week Just Imagine Maldon Day Nursery is a warm, welcoming setting with a truly homely feel, proudly rated Good by Ofsted (September 2025). We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and passionate Nursery Manager to help shape our nursery’s next chapter. Caring for children aged 18 months to 5 years, our children learn and play in age-based rooms with plenty of age-appropriate equipment and activities. Our dedicated team brings the EYFS curriculum to life through exciting, stimulating experiences, supporting every child to grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. If you’re ready to inspire a team, nurture young minds, and make a real difference every day — this could be the role for you Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Quarterly bonus * earn an extra £3000 per...

Nursery Cleaner Cherrystone Nursery  10 hours a week - 6:30pm-8:30pm Monday - Friday, All year round £12,698.40 per annum Located on Perry Hill in Catford, The Dulwich Day Nursery & Preschool is a warm, home from home enviorment where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired to learn. With convenient bus links from Catford and Catford Bridge Stations and street parking avaliable right outside, the nursery is easy to reach for local families. Inside, our bright, open-space rooms create a calm and welcoming setting for children to explore a wide range of purposeful activities that nurture independence and creativity. Outside, our spacious garden offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery in the fresh air. Our dedicated team of caring professionals builg strong, trusting relationships with each child and family, helping every little one feel confident, valued, and part of our nurturing community.  We are currently seeking a Nursery...

  Kitchen Assistant - Shooting Stars Nursery, Bromsgrove, B61 0AE We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Assistant to support & work alongside our nursery cook to ensure the preparation and service of a balanced and healthy diet for all children attending the setting and to help with housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and tidy environment. Working hours 25 hours per week , approx 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday, the nursery is open all year round and is closed on Bank Holidays. Salary Upto £12.21 p/h dependent on age/experience. Experience Previous experience of cooking in a professional/commercial kitchen is essential. Experience of cooking in children's nurseries/schools is preferred.   Key Responsibilities Operational To follow Shooting Stars Nurseries Food Safety Policies and Procedures and to support the wider nursery team to ensure that these policies and procedures are adhered to To assist the...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Sharnbrook Nursery in Bedford.  Located within the picturesque grounds of Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook, our nursery has ample space for children to explore, discover and investigate their local surroundings, which lends itself to providing opportunities such as tree climbing and large open spaces for the children to explore.  The play space within the nursery offers a light, large area with a wide range of natural resources to allow children to learn through first hand experiences.  Children have opportunity to free flow between the inside and outside throughout the day, with a variety of activities and resources available to extend individual children’s learning.   This is a full time position of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between teh hours of 07.15 - 18.30. Role: To support a holistic approach to the curriculum To ensure basic care needs of individual children...

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...