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.

14 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Coton, Cambridge, UK
Coton Day Nursery  Deputy Manager  40 hours    |    Permanent      |   Salary: £27,040 per annum  Coton Day Nursery are seeking a Deputy Manager to join them on a permanent basis, This would be a great opportunity for a current Deputy Manager or an 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 Manager to oversee the day-to-day running, and quality of the setting ensuring high qualities activities and providing exemplary care to our children. The Ideal candidate will have some leadership experience and the drive to make a difference every day. About Coton Day Nursery Our nursery a homely nursery setting for children and families. We are very proud to be rated GOOD by Ofsted With the capacity for 24 children across 2 age groups 75% discount off nursery fees for our team member’s Our nursery is open from 7:30am - 18:00pm and...
Nursery Name:
Coton Day Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
14 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Portishead, UK
Nursery 1:1 SEN Support  Unqualified, ideally Level 2 or 3 qualified  20-30  Hours a week Lakehouse Nursery  are seeking a SEN 1:1 Support to join their team to help care in their pre-school. Within this role you will support and promote their individual development and support mealtimes and toileting needs. Main responsibilities include: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources, 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 daily in every routine Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the day, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures...
Nursery Name:
Lakehouse Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
14 Feb, 2025
Part time
Family First Nursery Group New Haw, Addlestone KT15 2DP, UK
Location: Cherrybrook Nursery Address:  Scotlands Bridge Road, Addlestone, KT15 3HQ Position: Nursery Lunch Cover/ Kitchen Assistant  Hours: 16 hours per week - Thursday & Friday Only  Salary: £9,518.08 per annum  Qualification: Full and relevant Childcare Qualficiation desirable  Cherrybrook Nursery are looking for a Nursery Lunch Cover/Kitchen Assistant to support the team on a Thursday and Friday each week. We have a car park onsite and good transport links to the nursery. Roles and responsibilities: Washing, peeling and preparing food ingredients . Keep the kitchen a clean and safe environment, adhering to internal and external requirements; complete the Kitchen Hygiene Checklist each month, and ensure that the Cleaning Schedule is complete and adhered to, being regularly updated and displayed prominently in the kitchen. Unloading fresh supplies and organising the stock room. Checking sell-by dates and rotating food stock. Ensure the...
Nursery Name:
CherryBrook Nursery
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant Catering
14 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group New Haw, Addlestone KT15 2DP, UK
Location: Cherrybrook Nursery Address:  Scotlands Bridge Road, Addlestone, KT15 3HQ Position: Nursery Practitioner Hours: 42.5 hours per week  Salary: Up to £28,509 per annum dependant on experience and qualifications  Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualficiation  Cherrybrook Nursery is Ofsted rated Good and has an activity room as well as soft play on site. Each room has access to their own balconies and the babies have a dedicated garden for them to explore. We have a car park onsite and good transport links to the nursery. We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our growing team and provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. This role is working 42.5 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 7:15am-18:30pm. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only...
Nursery Name:
CherryBrook Nursery
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
14 Feb, 2025
Part time
£17,888 - £23,795 yearly
Family First Nursery Group Southampton, UK
Job Description: Unqualified Nursery Practitioner Salary: £17,888.00 - £23,795.20 per annum (Dependant on age an dexperiance) Hours: 40 hours per week We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Unqualified Nursery Practitioners. If you have a genuine love for working with children and are eager to develop your skills in early years education, this is the perfect opportunity to gain experience and grow in a rewarding career. About us: At Woodberry Day Nursery and Preschool in Sholing, we provide a stimulating, caring, and positive environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our nursery features four spacious play areas filled with a wide range of stimulating resources and toys, along with two large outdoor areas that encourage children to take risks and challenge themselves in a safe setting. Our dedicated team of experienced childcare practitioners is committed to supporting your child's development and well-being. We...
Nursery Name:
Woodberry Day Nursery Sholing
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
14 Feb, 2025
Full time
£8.60 - £11.44 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Rochester, UK
Little Explorers  Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EJ Nursery Assistant 40 hours per week Salary £8.60 - £11.44 per hour Here at Little Explorers we are looking for Nursery Assistant to join us in our Toddler room, caring for children aged 2-3 years. This role is working 40 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery.. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role. You will need to have childcare experience. Salary starting from £8.60 - £11.44 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. As Nursery Assistant, you will: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS and staff:child ratios Provide engaging and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Facilitate a strong key...
Nursery Name:
Little Explorers
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
14 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group London, UK
Rainbow Deputy manager  Salary from £33,000 -£35,000 Per Annum  40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Are you looking for a role to help manage the nursery alongside the nursery manager with development and training to help you grow and devlop within your career  to be a nursery manager yourself one day ? Look no Further.  Rainbows Nursery are seeking a passionate, Fun, Creative, Nurturing and active Deputy Manager to join their close-knit team. Rainbow Nursery is a slice of the country within the city. The nursery is housed in a quaint spacious and bright church hall with a picturesque garden. With one larger garden which provides many hidden gems such as our enclosed mud kitchen, firepit, treehouse, climbing frame and chicken coup, the children and team experience a vast number of physical activities and interaction with natural elements. We additionally have a smaller garden with our very own pond and growing patches perfect for being up...
Nursery Name:
Rainbow Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
13 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Basildon, UK
Just Imagine Day Nursery Vange Deputy Manager  40 hours    |    Permanent      |   Salary: £28,080 per annum  Just Imagine Vange are seeking a Deputy Manager to join them on a permanent basis, 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 Manager to oversee the day-to-day running, and quality of the setting ensuring high qualities activities and providing exemplary care to our children. The Ideal candidate will have some leadership experience and the drive to make a difference every day. About Just Imagine Vange Our nursery a homely nursery setting for children and families. We are very proud to be rated GOOD by Ofsted With the capacity for 24 children across 2 inviting rooms  75% discount off nursery fees for our team member’s A team who are...
Nursery Name:
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
13 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Beaconsfield, UK
Join our team at Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre School!  Position: Nursery Practitioner Hours: Flexible, 8 -   40 hours per week Salary: £11.75 per hour  Qualification: Full and relevant Level 2 Childcare Qualficiation  Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre School is Ofsted rated Good and is based on a former farm across two spacious barn conversions with large rooms and a large natural garden. Our management team have been at the nursery for 18 + years and have a friendly long-standing team. We have parking available, and the nursery is a 15-minute walk from transport links. We are looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our growing team and provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate...
Nursery Name:
Poppies Beaconsfield
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
13 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Southampton, UK
Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing  Position: Nursery Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: Up to   £35,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At Woodberry Sholing, part of the Family First Group we create a happy and secure environment in which all children are supported to realise and develop their own special abilities and an awareness of the needs of others. We recognise that every child is unique and therefore we fully embrace and support 'Every Child Matter's. We believe that child led learning is an essential part of a rich learning environment.   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:
Woodberry Day Nursery Sholing
Nursery Manager
13 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Southampton, UK
Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Waterlooville  Position: Nursery Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: Up to   £35,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At Woodberry Waterlooville our goal is to give every child the best possible start, supporting their potential in a warm, nurturing environment. We engage in a broad, balanced curriculum, differentiated to suit each child's unique abilities and personality, with a focus on fun, enjoyment and challenge.  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. Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. Embed effective key person...
Nursery Name:
Woodberry Day Nursery Waterlooville
Nursery Manager
12 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Pinner, UK
Jigsaw Pinner Deputy manager  Salary from £33,000 Per Annum  40 hours per week all year round Monday to Friday. Are you looking for a role to help manage the nursery alongside the nursery manager with development and training to help you grow and devlop within your career  to be a nursery manager yourself one day ? Look no Further.  Here at Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner we are looking for a Deputy Manager  to join our team. Our nursery has been established since 1994 and has recently been acquired by Family First Day Nurseries. For this role it will be essential for you to have a  Level 3 Childcare Qualification. This role is 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, various shifts from 8-6pm. We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these...
Nursery Name:
Jigsaw Day Nurseries Pinner
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
11 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Shipston-on-Stour CV36, UK
Join our Team at Greenfields Nursery!  Position: Nursery Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At Greenfields Nursery School, part of the Family First Nursery Group, we embrace the principles of the Montessori method, allowing each child to grow naturally, preserve their individuality, and cultivate their unique personality. Our dedicated team understands the importance of evolving our approach to meet contemporary educational expectations. We continuously refine and enrich our curriculum to ensure a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can develop physically, emotionally, and socially.  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...
Nursery Name:
Greenfields Nursery School
Nursery Manager
11 Feb, 2025
Full time
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
11 Feb, 2025
Full time
£8.60 - £11.44 hourly
Family First Nursery Group Wickford, UK
Just Imagine Day Nursery Wickford London Road Nursery Assistant – Unqualified 40 hours per week Are you interested in becoming a Nursery Assistant and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families? Just Imagine Day Nursery Wickford London Road, which has earned a Good rating from Ofsted, is seeking a dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our expanding team. In this role, you will uphold the highest standards of compliance, care, and education for children, while also managing daily nursery operations effectively. You will play a key role in fostering positive relationships with management, colleagues, and parents. This position involves working 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Please note that the nursery operates year-round and the role is not limited to term time. Formal Qualifications are not required however a genuine passion for working in childcare is essential. Salary ranging from £17,888 - £23,795.20...
Nursery Name:
Just Imagine Day Nursery - Wickford London Road
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
11 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Alrewas, Burton-on-Trent DE13, UK
Footsteps Fradley Nursery Nursery Assistant Permanent | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday About Us: This position would suit a candidate who could drive- due to the location of the nursery.  This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, this setting boasts large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather conditions. Our nursery, rated  Good  by Ofsted (March 2023), is a converted barn building which is set in a beautiful rural location; where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through the many activities and resources available to promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children, they also experience outdoor learning in our bespoke forest school facility. We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas....
Nursery Name:
Footsteps Nursery Fradley
Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
11 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group High Wycombe, UK
Cherrygrove Nursery Deeds Grove, High Wycombe, HP12 3NU Nursery Practitoner - Level 2  42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary upto £25,282.40 per annum depending on qualfiications and expeirence. Cherrygrove are looking for a Nursery Practitoner to join the growing team in our Ofsted rated Good nursery. Within this role you will need to provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with management, colleagues and parents.This role is working 42.5 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 7:30am-18:30pm. This nursery is open all year round and is not a term time only role. Salary upto £25,282.40 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. As Nursery Practitioner, you will: Ensure that each child’s individual needs are met and a high standard of...
Nursery Name:
CherryGrove Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
11 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Havant PO9, UK
Nursery Chef 40 hours per week Full time, Permanent, All year round £24,960.00 per annum About us: CherryPark is a purpose-built nursery located on the Langstone Technology Park, caring for children aged six weeks to 5 years.  We have three designated rooms – our Babies and Tiny Todds can care for 12 children per day, our Little Learners can care for 16 children per day, and our Pre-School room can care for 24 children per day.  We have a five* kitchen that caters for all dietary needs, providing a healthy balanced diet to all. We have an enthusiastic, motivated and happy team working at CherryPark, who enable the children to actively learn through purposeful play, basing activities around their interests, and helping them achieve their targets                                                          In this role it is essential to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements around food allergies, have knowledge and...
Nursery Name:
CherryPark Nursery
Catering
10 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Potters Bar, UK
The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School Early Years Practitioner Level 3  Salary £24,876.80 per annum  Hours 40 hours all year round.  40 hours a week - Over 4 days or 5 days a week. The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School have Longstanding, welcoming nursery team, we like to invest in supporting our staff to progress to the next stage in there career with support and traning opportunities. We designed a curriculum to encourage children to be super self-regulators, confident communicators, respectful citizens, risky learners, and independent individuals through sequenced learning. We all work closely alongside parents/carers and outside agencies to ensure we provide high quality care and education, in order to meet the holistic needs of each child, we are looking for a qualified Level 3 practitioner so come along and apply.   As an Early Years Practitioner, you will: Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and...
Nursery Name:
The Potters Bar Day Nursery & Pre-School
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
10 Feb, 2025
Full time
Family First Nursery Group Brentford, UK
Join our Team at The Brentford Day Nursery & Pre School!  Position: Nursery Manager  Hours: 40 hours per week   Salary: £45,000 per annum   Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification   At The Brentford Day Nursery and Pre School, 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 work hard to create and continue to invest in both indoor and outdoor environments that provide our children with opportunities to safely explore and investigate. Each day at our nursery is different and every child is encouraged and nurtured to develop at their own pace to reach their full potential.  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...
Nursery Name:
The Brentford Day Nursery
Nursery Manager