Acorn Early Years Foundation

If you are offerred an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Brafield, Northants. Established in 1997, this small and friendly nursery is situated in the village of Brafield-on-the-Green. It is in an idyllic setting, a quiet location on the edge of the village, next to the church. 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 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 and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Assistant/Cook to join our nursery in Westcroft, Milton Keynes. The role involves not only assisting with serving meals, preparing light meals and snacks, and tidying up after mealtimes, but also taking an active role in cooking and preparing fresh, healthy meals for our children in line with dietary needs and menus. This position is for 30 hours per week, working between 09:00am and 15:00pm, Monday to Friday. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford, with over 30 years’ experience. We specialise in nature pedagogy and are committed to supporting 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 children’s well-being at the heart of everything we do. Apply today or get...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Shenley Church End. This is initially to cover maternity leave but we will also discuss other roles across Acorn when the maternity cover ends.  Our lovely nursery building, in the heart of the old Shenley Church End village was formerly the primary school, and retains the character of the original Victorian architecture. The rooms have been sympathetically refurbished to provide light and spacious play areas. In this supportive environment, your child will be able to learn and develop through play and creativity. The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas and new year, plus our four...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our nursery in Stanwick.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.  This is a part time position of 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday 11.30-17:30 each day. Role:   To support in the preparation and cooking of age appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe, and pleasant environment. To embrace, understand and promote Acorn and to understand the role of the team to provide high levels of care and education. Work in co-operation and partnership with the nursery team and parents to encourage a healthy and nutritious diet...

We are looking for an experienced Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our team of Bank staff and work in our Nursery at Hedgerows, Netherfield.  Hours may also be available at our other sites across Milton Keynes.  You would provide cover for sickness/ holiday/ extra staff working a variety of shifts Monday - 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 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 and individuality with a...

We are looking for a Part-time Lunchtime Assistant working 15 hours a week (experience within an Early Years setting desirable) to join our Kents Hill Nursery  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 benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Recommended Nursery Group 2024' 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 35 years’ experience who specialise in...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  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.  The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas and new year, plus our four training days each year. This means the monthly fees are calculated over 49 weeks. You will not be charged for these days, however fees are payable for additional closure days which are out of our control, eg: additional bank...

We are looking for an inspirational Nursery Chef to join our Brand new Nursery in Deanshanger.  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. The position is full time working 40 hours per week working 0700- 15.30 Monday to Friday all year round.  Job Description Aims of the Role To deliver a healthy, child-centred and nutritionally balanced menu to...

We are looking for inspirational Nursery Assistants or Bank Early Years Practitioners (level 3 qualified) to join our team of Bank staff and work in our Nursery at Hedgerows, Netherfield.  Hours may also be available at our other sites across Milton Keynes.  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 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...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn at Braefield on The Green was Established in 1997, this small and friendly nursery is situated in the village of Brafield-on-the-Green. It is in an idyllic setting, a quiet location on the edge of the village, next to the church. The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas and new year, plus our four training days each year. This means the monthly fees are calculated over 49 weeks. You will not be charged for these days, however fees are payable for additional closure days which are out of our control, eg: additional bank holidays over the standard eight. Funded childcare options are available. The role will be 40 hours per week, working 5 days per...

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...

If you are offered a Room Leader (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 our established Nursery in Stanwick, Northamptonshire. We are also seeking an experienced Lead Practitioner.  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.  This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:30am - 6.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round. At Acorn, we are more than just a nursery, we have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award, with...

If you are offered a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £1000 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 Stanwick, Northamptonshire. 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.  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...

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 to join one of our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our Nurseries within Milton Keynes at the following sites:  Castlethorpe Bletchley Emberton Kents Hill The Open University campus Wolverton Mill Please let us know which nursery you are interetsted in. We may have a discusion with you regarding location based on your sutiability and experience. To see our locations, go to: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery Ideally, the role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Part time may be considered. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who...

If you are offerred an 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 Early Years Practitioners to join the newest nursery in our group at our nursery in Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes.  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 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 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.. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as...

If you are offered a Room Leader (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. 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.  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...

If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 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. 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 visits the local playgroup and school. 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 and individuality with a homely feel. As a...

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 to join our nursery in Castlethorpe. Milton Keynes.  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 visits the local playgroup and school. At Acorn, we are passionate about delivering exceptional childcare. With over 35 years of experience, we are proud to be a leading childcare provider in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford, specialising in nature pedagogy and outdoor learning. As a not-for-profit organisation, we always put children first, ensuring a nurturing, flexible and homely environment.  We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and passionate practitioners who have a strong understanding of the EYFS...