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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
14 Sep, 2026
Part time
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR A DEPUTY MANAGER Join Polka Dots Nursery – where children are known, valued, and nurtured every day. Are you an early years leader looking for a role where you'll genuinely make a difference? We're recruiting a Deputy Manager to join our close-knit team at Polka Dots, starting at the end of September 2026. ABOUT US PolkaDots is a small, family-oriented day nursery for children aged 2-4 years. We're term time only, which means we're part of the rhythm of family life, not separate from it. We believe in play-based learning, individual attention and creating an environment where both children and staff feel they truly belong. We're not a chain, we're a small team of staff committed to making real, lasting connections with the children and families we care for. THE ROLE As Deputy Manager, you'll work alongside our Nursery Manager to lead a warm, nurturing team and ensure our high standards are maintained every single day....
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PolkaDots Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Finchley, London, UK
We are looking for a hard-working and dedicated Early Years Practitioner with a Level 3 to join the team at this wonderful nursery in Finchley, North London. This is an excellent opportunity if you're looking to further your early years career or just looking for a change - this is a lovely setting with extensive gardens and multiple rooms for each age group. There are many opportunities for career progression, including Room Leader roles available. You will be planning and leading activities, as well as encouraging child-led play, both inside and in the sensory space within the private garden! Some of your other responsibilities as an Early Years Practitioner will include observations, supervising meal and nap times, assisting on days out in the local community, supporting learning and development, and personal care and feeding. This is a permanent full time position to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and it is essential as an Early Years Practitioner that you hold at...
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Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
11 Sep, 2026
Full time
Shoots Sevenoaks, UK
Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship  – Little Treacle's Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Little Treacle's Nursery, Sevenoaks. Requirements; A Level 2 Childcare qualification would be desirable  Preferably have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent or willing to work towards them At Little Treacles, we provide a warm and friendly home from home environment, where children feel safe and secure. Our tailored care is personalised to each child’s individual needs. Located in Otford, Sevenoaks, our nursery features a small garden with free flow access from the Preschool room, allowing children to always enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Children's natural curiosity is nurtured to allow them to learn through every experience provided. We develop children's confidence to try different activities in a place where they...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
11 Sep, 2026
Full time
£8.50 - £12.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9, UK
Nursery Assistant Full-time - 7:15-6:15 4 days per week   We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Stanwick  Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week.  About Stanwick Nursery  Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our own raised beds at the local allotment.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 78 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  The children have use of two...
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Acorn at Stanwick
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant