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Family First Nursery Group

Why Join Us?

Established in 2019, we are UK’s fastest growing childcare provider and it’s our ambition to grow further by acquiring well run local nurseries that provide outstanding quality childcare and we strive to provide an enjoyable working environment for all our team. Whether you are working in one of our nurseries, or as part of our support team, you’ll feel part of the family. It’s always been like this, it’s in our DNA.

If you love childcare as much as we do, you’ll fit right in. We know that choosing your next career move is a big step, but fear not – our people are our most important asset and we make a big deal when it comes to taking care of you!

 

What Makes us Different?

From humble beginnings with a very small team, Family First began its journey with just 4 nurseries within London and has grown to 100 nurseries across the UK. Although we have grown, we have stayed true to our values, ensuring the highest possible standard of childcare, with a passion for developing our teams.

Our people are passionate about creating a special environment for all of the children within our care to flourish. Whilst there’s lots of hard work involved, to ensure that all our children are provided with the best possible standard of care, it’s the fact that we all love working with children, believe in what we do and have a lot of fun doing it that really helps us pull together, to create the highest quality of childcare that we’ve become famous for.

It’s the reason that parents choose to trust us with their children; because when you enjoy caring for children and seeing them develop into wonderful young people as much as we do, the feeling to have enriched someone’s early years journey is truly overwhelming.

19 Jun, 2025
Casual
Nursery Bank Staff
£14.23 - £16.31 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Ringwood, UK
Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle. Simplicity:...
Nursery Name:
Family First Flex
Bank
19 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager
£30,000 - £32,000 yearly
Family First Nursery Group Colchester, UK
Chestnut House Kindergarten Deputy Nursery Manager  40 hours, Permanent      Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum  Chestnut House Kindergarten are seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join them on a permanent basis. Chestnut House is a well-established nursery within the community with a glowing reputation and long-standing team members ranging up to 20 years’ service, offering exceptional staff progression and development opportunities suited to you as an individual, wellbeing support and a culture of togetherness. If you're passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference, come and be part of something. We are a 65-place setting made up of 8 cosy welcoming rooms across the 0–5-year-old age group. This would be a great opportunity for a current Deputy Manager or a highly experienced room leader or third in charge to step up into a Deputy Manager role. As the Deputy Manager, you will be working closely with the Nursery...
Nursery Name:
Chestnut House Kindergarten
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
19 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Family First Nursery Group Rushden, UK
Rushden Day Nursery Level 3 Practitioner to join the team! Hours: 24 hours per week – 3 days  Salary: £13.01 per hour + Qualification Bonus:  We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a  £400 Qualification Recognition bonus  to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff) Are you ready to join a team that parents say ‘the staff went above and beyond to help me, they are absolutely amazing.’   Rushden Day Nursery are looking for a Level 3 Practitioner to join the team on a permanent basis. In this role you will be joining a team that is committed to providing...
Nursery Name:
Rushden Day Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
19 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Family First Nursery Group Pirbright, UK
Job Title : Early Years Practitioner Salary : Up to £28,752.10 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent (42.5 hours) – Part-Time options considered Location : Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT Cherrywood Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Pirbright, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team. If you're looking to make a real difference in the early years, this is the opportunity for you. Our contemporary, open-plan nursery is equipped with outstanding facilities, including a dedicated sensory room and soft play area designed to encourage creativity and exploration. Outdoors, we offer spacious gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and a special outdoor learning space, providing children with hands-on learning experiences. We take pride in offering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Why Join Us? : We value...
Nursery Name:
CherryWood Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
19 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Assistant - Unqualified
£10 - £12 yearly
Family First Nursery Group Pirbright, UK
Job Title: Nursery Assistant Salary: £10.00 - £12.21 per hour Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent (42.5 hrs) Will consider part time Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT Cherrywood nursery is a modern open plan nursery set in the beautiful village of Pirbright; we have excellent inside facilities, including a sensory room and soft play. Outside we have spacious gardens for all our age groups, with a vegetable patch and sensory garden and an outdoor learning area.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        The nursery benefits from having an outdoor classroom which includes a soft play area & a sensory area. The secure outdoor play area also includes a climbing frame to promote gross motor skills & a gardening patch. Inside the building,...
Nursery Name:
CherryWood Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
18 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Chef
Family First Nursery Group Waterlooville, UK
Nursery Chef 30 hours per week Part time, Permanent, All year round £21,091.20 per annum Woodberry Waterlooville are looking for a Nursery Cook to join their team. In this role you will need to prepare, cook and present age-appropriate food to high standards in a clean, tidy, safe and pleasant environment. You will work in partnership with the nursery team and parents at all times to support the nursery’s care and education provision and you will also need to keep accurate records of supplies and order replacements as needed within the nursery budget requirements. In this role it is essential to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements around food allergies, have knowledge and experience of catering for young children and be able to prepare and cook good quality homemade food. It will be important to keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene...
Nursery Name:
Woodberry Day Nursery Waterlooville
Catering
18 Jun, 2025
Part time
Level 2 Practitioner
£10.00 - £12.21 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Tamworth, UK
Footsteps Dosthill Nursery & Pre-School We are committed to promoting children's development through both planned and child-led activities and we actively encourage our staff to explore and engage with the wider community together with the children. This can include outings to the post office, shops, or the park to enhance the children's physical development. To ensure a seamless transition, training will be provided during the initial few weeks   Our beautiful home from home nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (May 2023), offers a comforting, warm and inviting environment providing quality childcare for children from birth to 5 years. As a Nursery Practitioner, your role involves delivering exceptional care and education to children, ensuring they are in a nurturing and secure environment. You will play a vital role in fostering their development and well-being, while also maintaining clear and effective communication with both parents and colleagues....
Nursery Name:
Footsteps Nursery Dosthill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
18 Jun, 2025
Casual
Nursery Bank Staff
£13.91 - £15.98 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Colchester, UK
Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle. Simplicity:...
Nursery Name:
Family First Flex
Bank
18 Jun, 2025
Casual
Nursery Bank Staff
£13.91 - £15.98 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Colchester, UK
Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle. Simplicity:...
Nursery Name:
Family First Flex
Bank
18 Jun, 2025
Casual
Nursery Bank Staff
£13.91 - £15.98 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Colchester, UK
Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle. Simplicity:...
Nursery Name:
Family First Flex
Bank
18 Jun, 2025
Casual
Nursery Bank Staff
£13.91 - £15.98 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Colchester, UK
Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth. Why Choose Family First Flex? Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive. What You’ll Love About Us: Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle. Simplicity:...
Nursery Name:
Family First Flex
Bank
18 Jun, 2025
Casual
Nursery Bank Staff
£14.79 - £16.87 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Nottingham, UK
Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth.  Why Choose Family First Flex?  Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive.  What You’ll Love About Us:  Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle....
Nursery Name:
Family First Flex
Bank
18 Jun, 2025
Part time
Lunch Cover - Level 3
£12.65 - £13.01 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Basildon, UK
Nursery: Just Imagine Day Nursery – Vange – SS16 4JX Salary:  Level 2 - £12.65 per hour, Level 3 £13.01 per hour Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 4 hours per day to cover lunch   Our Just Imagine Day Nursery is looking for a qualified nursery practitioner to join their team as a lunch cover. Our warm and welcoming nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (September 2019), offers a familiar home from home environment. The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!* Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support:...
Nursery Name:
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
17 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Chef
Family First Nursery Group High Wycombe, UK
Poppies Holmer Green Day Nursery  Nursery Chef £28,620.80 per annum.  40 hours per week Poppies Holmer Green is a warm and inviting nursery located on the outskirts of High Wycombe, directly opposite the Holmer Green Sports Association. With excellent accessibility by both car and public transport, it’s a convenient choice for families. The nursery offers a wide range of enriching extra-curricular activities, including Moo Music sessions, sensory play, physical sports activities, and French lessons provided by The Little Language Academy. Children also enjoy a spacious outdoor area, complete with a nature zone, a mud kitchen, and the opportunity to interact with the nursery’s very own chickens, providing a hands-on experience that encourages exploration and discovery. This vibrant setting fosters both creativity and learning, making it an ideal place for young minds to thrive. We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be...
Nursery Name:
Poppies Holmer Green
Catering
17 Jun, 2025
Full time
Forest School Leader
Family First Nursery Group Nottingham, UK
Small People Nursery  in Nottingham is recruiting for a  Forest School Practitioner  to join our team of highly skilled educators. Small People is an outdoor nursery based on a Forest School approach, which is set within an acre of grounds. This magical place nestled amongst the natural beauty of the Nottinghamshire countryside, our children spend 100% of the day outside enjoying a unique experience and education. We believe that being outdoors amongst natures riches is the best place for children to thrive by learning, playing and growing throughout the seasons. Our back to basics philosophy extends into every area of the nursery in order to stimulate development, from natural, wooden toys to a holistic approach to learning, healthy eating and fresh air and exercise. Be arpart of our team who loves working outside and helps children - Have an Increase of self-esteem and self-confidence Improve their social skills   Develop and use of language and communication...
Nursery Name:
Small People
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
17 Jun, 2025
Part time
Nursery Housekeeper
£10.00 - £13.20 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Nottingham, UK
Small People Salary:  £12.21 per hour Hours:  Perm | 15 hours per week | Monday – Friday Location: Nottingham  Small People is committed, as an organisation and an employer, to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion in terms of recruitment, training and service delivery. We are looking for a Housekeeper to work alongside our busy childcare team, the role would include general cleaning in a variety of rooms including bathrooms ensuring exceptionally high quality clean spaces for our children to use. This position is for 15 hours per week across 5 days 4-7pm.  This position involves evening working and key holder responsibilities. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s Wellbeing: Confidential employee...
Nursery Name:
Small People
Housekeeping
17 Jun, 2025
Part time
Lunch Cover - Unqualified
Family First Nursery Group Milton Keynes, UK
Nursery Lunch Time Assistant Location: Milton Keynes  Hours: 20 hours per week Please note this is  not  a term time only role Childcare Hub Nursery are looking for a Nursery Lunch Time Assistant to join the team and support the practitioners with the children's daily routines across the lunch period. At Grosvenor Nursery we pride ourselves on putting the children at the heart of our team and living in the moment whilst following the interests of the children. A Level 2/ Level 3 childcare qualification is desirable and experience of working with children is essential. Main responsibilities as Nursery Lunch Time Assistant include: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these...
Nursery Name:
Kids Play - The Childcare Hub
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant Catering
17 Jun, 2025
Part time
Nursery Cleaner
£12.21 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Milton Keynes, UK
The Childcare Hub Perm | 10 hours per week | Monday – Friday We are looking for a Housekeeper to work alongside our busy childcare team, the role would include general cleaning in a variety of rooms including bathrooms ensuring exceptionally high quality clean spaces for our children to use. This position is for 10 hours per week across 5 days working 6 - 8pm every evening. This position involves evening working. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available  Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth The Childcare Hub Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person,...
Nursery Name:
Kids Play - The Childcare Hub
Housekeeping
17 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Manager
Family First Nursery Group Maidenhead SL6, UK
Join our Team at Poppies Maidenhead Day Nursery & Pre School!  Position: Nursery Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: Starting   from   £45,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At Poppies Maidenhead, we create a warm, nurturing environment that feels like home. Our dedicated staff take pride in building strong partnerships with one another, parents, and the children in our care.  We're excited to offer incredible outdoor spaces, including a stunning rooftop garden and a spacious ground-floor garden, both designed to inspire and engage children of all ages.  If you're a passionate Nursery Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! As Nursery Manager, you will: Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied, and adhered to by all....
Nursery Name:
Poppies Maidenhead
Nursery Manager
16 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 2
Family First Nursery Group Epsom, UK
CherryField Nursery  Long Grove Park KT19 8TF Nursery Practitioner Level 2  - Salary £27,426.10 - Hours -42.5  When applying for this amazing role, please make sure you do have a full and relevant level 2 in childcare and that you do have the right to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship.  Are you looking for a new Nursery Practitioner role? Somewhere to grow and progress? Look no further - come and join our team at our Cherryfield Nursery. We have an Ofsted rated Good and provide care for children from 3 months – 5 years with a separate activity room and soft playroom on site. We have long standing staff with the manager being with the company for 15 years. Each of our rooms has a garden which is for their age group, and we have a car park on site as well as being local to Epsom train station. At Cherryfield, we take pride in our high standards, and our well-trained team of staff plays a key role in providing the best start in life for each...
Nursery Name:
CherryField Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse