Want to start your career in a setting that actually cares about how children learn? At Patter Place, we’re not your average nursery. We’re a new, boutique childcare setting launching this September in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, and we’re looking for a motivated, warm-hearted Apprentice to join our founding team. The Patter Place Vision We aren’t a large "nursery factory." We’re a small, intimate setting inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. We believe in natural, child-led play, and our space at the beautiful Stryx JQ is designed to be a calm, creative, and inspiring place for children and for you! Why become an apprentice with us? One-on-One Mentorship: You won't just be a "helper." You will work closely with our lead practitioners, getting hands-on training and real experience that goes beyond the classroom. A "Quality over Quantity" Environment: Because we only have a small number of children, you’ll actually...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill ⏰ Part -time / Permanent - 20 Hours, Thursday & Friday - 10 hour shifts  If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Hedgerows is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill 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 Manager – Acorn at Hedgerows, Netherfield About the Role At Acorn Early Years, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. We are looking for a passionate and values-driven Nursery Manager to lead Hedgerows Nursery, creating a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. This role is rooted in our commitment to working alongside families and communities, particularly those facing social and economic challenges and in partnership with the adjoining Family Centre. You will play a vital role in building strong relationships, supporting early intervention, and ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. What You’ll Be Doing Inspiring Leadership Lead with compassion, integrity, and a clear commitment to putting children first Create a positive, inclusive culture where staff feel supported, motivated, and proud of their work...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1TT £14.10 per hour | Part-time, 2 days/16 hours per week Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm All year round | Bank holidays off Exciting Opportunity Due to Nursery Expansion! Due to expansion of our nursery, Shooting Stars Stourbridge is excited to welcome a new Early Years Nursery Practitioner to our friendly and supportive team. This is a rare and fantastic opportunity for a caring and enthusiastic practitioner who is passionate about giving children the very best start in life and wants to be part of a thriving nursery environment where both children and staff are encouraged to flourish. Our Stourbridge nursery provides a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment, with strong leadership, supportive colleagues and excellent opportunities for development and progression within our well-established nursery group. About the Role As an Early Years Nursery...

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 need a full and valid food hygiene certificate, 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. To be successful in your application, you will need: A suitable food hygiene qualification Excellent understanding of the English language, spoken and written A good understanding of allergy/dietary practices Experience of working in a kitchen and preparing food to good standard and on time Cleared DBS check Good communication skills with both adult and children Be committed to reflective practice and self-development Our safe and secure...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nursery Officer (Third in Charge) to join our team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the nursery. From being a fairy godmother one day to a firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, supporting the delivery of outstanding care, education and safeguarding while leading by example and inspiring your colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities To support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, assuming responsibility in their absence where required. To lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, promoting high standards of practice and positive professional...

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 need a Level 3 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 emotional...

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 need a Level 3 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 emotional...

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 need a Level 3 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 lead a team and act 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 emotional development;...

About Us Daisy Fays Nurseries is a well-established, family-run childcare provider in Cornwall, offering high-quality Early Years education in unique, nature-inspired environments. Benefits Competitive pay above National Living Wage Annual pay progression reviews Funded training and qualifications (Level 3 Early Years) Discounted childcare Pension scheme Salary sacrifice benefits Flexible working arrangements Paid holiday entitlement Regular team events and wellbeing initiatives Key Responsibilities Assist in the day-to-day care of children aged 0–5 years Support delivery of activities in line with the EYFS framework Contribute to a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment Support children’s development through play and structured activities Build professional relationships with parents and carers Follow safeguarding, health...