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The Potters Bar Day Nursery and Pre-school  £28,662.40 per annum.  40 hours per week Join us for an exciting culinary adventure! This unique role is perfect for chefs who thrive on variety and want to make an impact across multiple locations, each offering its own distinctive challenges and rewards. Starting in Potters Bar and expanding to our branches across North London, you’ll have the chance to elevate your skills, broaden your expertise, and grow your career in a dynamic, supportive environment We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting age-appropriate meals to the highest standards, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. You will work closely with the nursery team and parents to support the overall care and educational experience of the children. You will also maintain accurate records of supplies, ordering replacements as needed, while adhering...

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 2 qualified Early Years Practitioners in our Castlethorpe Nursery. 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. 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 to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Working patterns will be discussed during the recruitment process. We’re proud to be one of the...

NURSERY COOK/CHEF - Brand-New Nursery Opening January 2026 in Tettenhall! Shooting Stars Nurseries is thrilled to be opening a brand-new, fully refurbished nursery in Tettenhall — and we’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Cook/chef to join our team from the very beginning! Do you get a buzz from delivering high quality home cooked meals to children aged 0 - 5? If you are passionate about imbedding healthy eating practises from a younger age, helping children to understand healthy choices and delivering food options in an exciting and attractive way this might just be the job for you!   Role: Nursery Cook/chef Location: Shooting Stars Nursery Tettenhall, 93 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PE Hours: 7.30am to 3pm, 35 hours per week over 5 days.  The nursery is open Monday to Friday, between 7.30am to 6pm all year round except bank holidays. Salary: £14.50p/h Start date: Mid December 2025...

New Year, New Journey Why Daisy Fays? At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn and thrive. As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team. At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a...

New Year, New Journey Why Daisy Fays? At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn, and thrive. As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion, and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team. At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide. If you’re looking for a role where you can make...

New Year, New Journey Why Daisy Fays? At Daisy Fays, we’re not just a workplace – we are a family. Founded by parents for parents, our journey began with a mission to provide the high-quality childcare we wanted for our own children. Over the years, we’ve grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall, offering truly unique settings where children are inspired to explore, learn and thrive. As a family-run business, we bring heart, passion and warmth to every aspect of our nurseries. Our farm-inspired settings and innovative approach make Daisy Fays a magical place for children and a fulfilling workplace for our team. At Daisy Fays, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and empowers you to grow. Whether it’s through professional development opportunities or celebrating success together, we’re here to ensure your journey with us is as rewarding as the care we provide. If you’re looking for a role where you can make...

Are you a caring, energetic, and imaginative individual passionate about early childhood education? We're looking for an Early Years Practitioner/ Nursery Practitioner to join our Ofsted OUTSTANDING team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our young children, reminding you of why you chose childcare. Landbeach is situated just outside of Cambridge What you’ll do: Greet children each day with a warm, kind smile that makes them feel loved and welcomed. Be always ready to build a fully functional space rocket from a kitchen roll tube, 2 elastic bands, and a handful of pipe cleaners. Share songs, stories, and creative activities that everyone will enjoy (being in tune is optional, but knowing Frozen lyrics is a plus!). Navigate a classroom that sometimes looks like a hurricane just hit—and do it with calm and grace. Multitask like a pro, reading stories, answering questions, and explaining how the world works (sometimes all at once). Encourage independence, even...

Early Years Practitioner roles available now in Shoreditch     Amazing opportunity for Early Years Practitioners with a Level 2/3 qualification to start a new role in a vibrant nursery in London, with immediate start!       As an Early Years Practitioner, you'll be working alongside likeminded staff and supported by a caring management team, and this is a nursery with great opportunities for career progression and a range of incentives, including bonuses to be paid throughout the year and discounted childcare. This is a permanent position to work full time, 40 hours per week, but this can be flexible.    This lovely nursery has great amenities, including a private garden area and a sensory room, and children's individual needs are put at the forefront of everything they do. It is a wonderful place for any dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work and to inspire young children, and a great place to further your career!      The suitable Early Years Practitioner will be passionate...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner position with ASAP start available in Barking now! Kick off the new year with a new role in a vibrant and welcoming nursery in Barking. We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team, in a permanent full time position. This is a wonderful nursery with great values and a caring management team who will support your career development, with further training offered fully funded, and opportunities for career progression, such as to roles like Room Leader! As an Early Years Nursery Practitioner, you will be supporting key children's development, assessing their progress and planning engaging activities to help them reach their goals and next steps. It's very rewarding work to see the children you support reach new milestones and achieve something new, knowing you've helped them to get there! Benefits of working at this nursery include: Good holiday scheme, including an extra day off for each year...

Are you a dedicated Early Years Practitioner looking for your next exciting opportunity?          We are looking for a full time, dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this wonderful nursery located in Streatham.    This is a lovely nursery that acts as a home away from home environment for children, with dedicated rooms, sensory play areas and a private outdoor garden, making it a great place for any passionate Early Years Practitioner to work and to see children's development from a young age.   Salary starts from £24k per annum and this is a permanent position. Located in Streatham, this nursery can be reached easily thanks to the excellent transport links, cycle to work scheme and staff parking!  As an Early Years Practitioner, you will be:    Creating a fun, engaging and safe environment for the children   Teaching within the EYFS curriculum and following the Early Years Framework  Communicating with other team members and parents/guardians...

Looking to start 2026 in a new Early Years Educator role in a nursery that appreciates your hard work? Look no further! We are looking for a passionate and experienced Early Years Educator to join the team at this lovely nursery in Lewisham, starting ASAP in a permanent and full time position. As an Early Years Educator, you will be joining a team who are dedicated to providing high quality childcare and ensuring every child's individual needs are met. Supported by a caring management team, you will have opportunities for further training and qualifications, and career progression - including Room Leader and Third in Charge positions. Working full time, some of your responsibilities will include: Carrying out observations and tracking key children's progress Planning and leading age-appropriate and stimulating activities that suit children's goals Encouraging child-led play and learning Supervising outdoor play, mealtimes and nap times Communicating effectively and...

Are you an Early Years Practitioner looking to start a new role at a warm, welcoming and exciting nursery?          This nursery in Hammersmith is looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner who holds a Level 2/3 qualification to join the team ASAP!       Conveniently located in Hammersmith, West London, this nursery is easily accessed as there are great transport links and a cycle to work scheme. There's many opportunities for professional growth, with training available and Room Leader role opportunities too. Any Early Years Practitioner would be happy at this nursery thanks to the supportive management team who care about and value every member of staff, and offer many incentives including bonuses paid throughout the year!         Every member of staff at this nursery has a shared vision to make a real difference to children's lives and early development. This is a collaborative working environment where everyone is constantly learning from each other, and as an Early Years...

Join Our Outstanding Team at Colourbox Montessori School! Are you passionate about helping children thrive, explore, and grow? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for enthusiastic  Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioners  to join our vibrant nursery. This is a  full-time role  with fantastic opportunities for  continuous professional development, specialist Montessori training, and clear career progression . You’ll play a key part in nurturing children aged  3 months to 5 years , supporting their early learning journey in a creative, inspiring, and caring environment. What you’ll be doing: Caring for and inspiring your own key group of children, recording and celebrating their development. Creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating space every day. Building strong, positive relationships with colleagues, children, and families. Why join Colourbox? Genuine opportunities for growth, training, and promotion....

Colourbox Montessori School are currently recruiting for outdoor teachers and practitioners with a Full and Relevant Level 2 or 3+ Childcare qualification to join our stunning Forest School site in Bury St Edmunds.  This role is a full-time or part-time position with the opportunity for continuous professional development and additional training and promotion, where your main duties will be nurturing and caring for the development of children and facilitating the awe and wonder of learning outside the classroom. We will consider outdoor teachers who are currently completing Forest School Training, or are wishing to undertake a Forest School qualification as well. Duties: Showcase your brilliant talents: Plan, deliver, organise and run forest school sessions that promote learning in an outdoor environment and reflect the ethos of the nursery in a fun and engaging way. Maintain a safe and welcoming environment, ensuring the forest school area is safe for the children...

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Years Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. This role involves creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and develop. The Early Years Educator will be responsible for planning and implementing educational activities that promote the physical, emotional, and social development of children in our nursery setting. Duties Develop and implement engaging learning activities tailored to the needs of each child. Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages children's curiosity and exploration. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to support children's learning and development. Manage classroom behaviour and ensure the safety of all children at all times. Observe and assess children's progress, maintaining accurate records of their...

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...

Nursery: Handkerchief Day Nursery  Salary: £28,828.80 - |£13.38 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round Hankderchief Day Nursery  is on the lookout for a committed and enthusiastic Kitchen Chef to become apart of the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will support in preparing nutritious meals for children and will gain valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards. We are currently seeking a Nursery Chef to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only. Why Join us: At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 20 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays. Health and Wellbeing: Access to a...

Mama Bear's Day Nursery is currently recruiting for a  1:1 SEN Support Worker  to join our friendly setting based in Whitchurch, Bristol. Our setting offers a stimulating, safe and welcoming environment to children and is focused on providing outstanding care to children from 3 months old to 4 years of age. We expect this role to be a 12 month contract but could end sooner depending on funding. The role is for 24 hours per week over 3 days.   The post is to work as a designated 1:1 member of staff supporting individual children within the setting who need SEN support. Whilst you are responsible for working on a 1:1 basis with specific children, at times you will also be required to work as part of a team and with other children in the environment supporting the staff team where required.   You will work with the Team Leader, SENCO and child's key person in ensuring all planning is effective for the child and that relevant documentation is completed, evaluated...

We are currently recruiting for a  Nursery Practitioner  to join our friendly team in Bridgwater. The setting is in a great location, offering some fantastic outdoor space with the added convenience of parking onsite. These modern and spacious facilities offer a friendly, safe and comfortable environment for children to explore and have fun learning. This is  a part-time position, 25 hours per week . Candidates must be qualified to a minimum of  NVQ Level 3  in a  Full and Relevant Early Years qualification  and have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering an exceptional standard of care, thrive in a team environment and have outstanding communication skills. We offer a competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Generous benefits include 28 days holiday per year (pro rata), free uniform, childcare discount, and an optional pension scheme. Due to the nature of this...

We are currently recruiting for a  Nursery Practitioner  to join our friendly team in Bridgwater. The setting is in a great location, offering some fantastic outdoor space with the added convenience of parking onsite. These modern and spacious facilities offer a friendly, safe and comfortable environment for children to explore and have fun learning. This is  a full-time position, 40 hours per week . We will also consider candidates who are looking for Part Time hours. Candidates must be qualified to a minimum of  NVQ Level 3  in a  Full and Relevant Early Years qualification  and have a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering an exceptional standard of care, thrive in a team environment and have outstanding communication skills. We offer a competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Generous benefits include 28 days holiday per year, free uniform, childcare discount, and an...