Acorn Early Years Foundation

We are currently looking for an inspirational Nursery Manager to join our nursery in Castlethorpe. Set in the lovely village of Castlethorpe, to the north of Milton Keynes, this nursery was the first of the Acorn nurseries. The children enjoy taking walks in the countryside and also enjoy visits to Salcey Forest for forest school fun. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Bedford, with over 35 years of experience. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place children’s well-being at the heart of everything we do. Our settings reflect a commitment to nature-based and relational pedagogy with a personalised approach to care, creating warm, homely spaces that encourage flexibility and individuality.  We also believe in investing in our people. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a nurturing team culture that supports your growth every step of the way. We’re looking for a dedicated and...

If you are offerred an EYP role, you will received a £300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Set in a small village in Northants, the nursery is truly part of the village community with close links to the local school. Our nursery is a welcoming environment where children can thrive. We embrace the outdoors, making full use of our garden with its stream, pond and growing beds which is further enhanced with regular visits to our own Forest school and community allotment.   We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery in Stanwick, Northamptonshire. The role will be working in our Acorn room with the under 2 year olds.  The role will be 40 hours per week, working 4 days per week, between Monday to Friday. working between 07.30 and 18.15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who...

If you are offered a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £500 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. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:15am - 6.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round.  We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children.  At Acorn, we are more than just a nursery, we have...

We are looking for inspirational Nursery Assistants and Early Years Practitioners to join our team of Bank staff and work in our Nursery at Stanwick, Northamptonshire. Work could also be available at other sites nearby such as Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire and Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire.  You would provide cover for sickness/ holiday/ extra staff working a variety of shifts between 07.30 and 18.00, Monday to Friday.  We are looking for people who can work different and flexible hours so please get in touch whatever your availability and we will see if we can help! This role provides fantastic flexibility around your home-life; you share your availability with us and we offer working hours that suit you.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.​We believe that childcare needs a...

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Brafield-on-the-Green,  Northamptonshire.  https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery The role will ideally be 40 hours per week, other options maybe available please contact to dsicsuss  Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities.  The ideal...

We are always looking for staff to join us - so if you have an strong passion for workining with children and love what Acorn's ethos of putting children at the heart of everything we do, then send us your CV and we will contact you to discuss options in your local area.  Let us know if you are interested in full or part time work. It  doesn't matter if you do not have any qualifications in Early Years, we can help to you to achieve these, but if you do have your Level 3, then that is great and we can support you to achieve even greater things. This can be academically to Levels 5 and 6 or via progression to Lead Practitioner, Senior (Room Leader), Deputy or Manager.   We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline. To find out more about us, go to our website:  www.acornearlyyears.org.uk. To see where your nearest nursery it, go to...

If you are offered a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period .  We are looking for an inspirational Room Leader to join our  Acorn Nursery at our Stony Stratford nursery in Milton Keynes.  This is ideally a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:15am - 6.15pm. Situated on the site of Elizabeth House, in Vicarage Road, Stony Stratford. Our nursery provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community, in a building which has been completely refurbished and extended, with two spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to three outdoor play areas. 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,...

We are looking for inspirational Early Years Practitioners to join our team of Bank staff and work across our nurseries in Milton Keynes. Qualified at level 2 or above in Childcare.  We have 13 nurseries within Milton Keynes and you would provide cover for sickness/ holiday/ extra staff working a variety of shifts between 07.30 and 18.00 at whicehevber nursery needs the cover or whichever one/ones you can get to.  We are looking for people who can work different and flexible hours so please get in touch whatever your availability and we will see if we can help! This role provides fantastic flexibility around your home-life; you share your availability with us and we offer working hours that suit you.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.​We believe that childcare needs...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or Level 2 in Early Years is desirable) to join our nursery at Cold Harbour, Bletchley, Milton Keynes Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   . The role will be 40 hours per week, working 5 days per week, Monday  to Friday, working between 07.15 and 18.15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility...

If you are offerred a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period .  We are looking for an inspirational Room Leader to join our  Acorn Nursery at our Emberton nursery in Emberton, Milton Keynes.  This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:15am - 6.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round.  We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children.  At Acorn, we are more than just a nursery, we have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries...

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Emberton, Milton Keynes. We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children.  If you are offered a EYP role before the end of  May, you will receive a £300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  The role needs to cover 40 hours per week, but if you aren’t able to work the full time hours, still get in touch, as we may be able to offer job sharing opportunities.   Key Responsibilities: Support the planning and delivery of...

We are looking for inspirational Bank Nursery Assistants or Bank Early Years Practitioners (level 3 qualified) to join our team of Bank staff and work in our Nursery at Emberton, Milton Keynes and during the school holidays working as part of our forest school holiday club which runs at the Emberton site during school holidays.   We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children.  Hours may also be available at other sites within Milton Keynes dependent on availability.  You would provide cover for sickness/ holiday/ extra staff working a variety of shifts between 07.30 and...

If you are offerred a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for an inspirational Room Leader to join our Acorn Nursery at Westcroft, Milton Keynes. Based within the retail area of Westcroft (4 miles from Central Milton Keynes), the nursery is perfectly situated so the children can be part of the local community. They are often seen accessing the local amenities such as the library, shopping in the shops, participating in activities with the parish council, as well as walking to a beautiful forest school area and the local parks. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:15am - 6.15pm. 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...

If you are offerred a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period .  We are looking for an inspirational Room Leader to join our  Acorn Nursery at our Mulberry Bear nursery in Milton Keynes. The Mulberry Bear nursery is found within the Open University campus (4 miles from Central Milton Keynes). The children make full use of the fantastic parks and open spaces in the area. The vast open spaces are used for forest school activities as well as learning about nature. This is ideally a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:15am - 6.15pm. 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...

We are looking for inspirational Bank Nursery Assistants or Bank Early Years Practitioners (level 3 qualified) to join our team of Bank staff and work in our Nursery at Mulberry Bear, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes. Hours may also be available at other sites within Milton Keynes dependent on availability.  You would provide cover for sickness/ holiday/ extra staff working a variety of shifts between 07.30 and 18.15. We are looking for people who can work different and flexible hours so please get in touch whatever your availability and we will see if we can help! This role provides fantastic flexibility around your home-life; you share your availability with us and we offer working hours that suit you.   We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.​We believe that childcare needs a...

If you are offered a EYP role before the end of  May, you will receive a £300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in our nursery in Cold Harbour, Bletchley, Milton Keynes. Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   We also have roles available at some of our nurseries, please enquire. We are also looking for Senior Practitioners and Lead Practitioners. The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our newest Nursery to join Acorn in Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes.  Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989 Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2023' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.  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. 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...

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire.  The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0715 and 18.15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as...

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nurseries at our site at Colworth Science Park,  Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.  Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2022' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.  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. 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. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train...

If you are offered a EYP role before the end of  May, you will receive a £300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in our nursery in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. We also have roles available at some of our nurseries, please enquire. We are also looking for Senior Practitioners and Lead Practitioners. The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart...