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Ethos Education
09 Sep, 2026
Full time
Deputy Room Leader
£31,500 yearly
Ethos Education Lewisham, London, UK
Deputy Room Leader needed ASAP in Lewisham! We are urgently recruiting a Deputy Room Leader for this lovely nursery in Lewisham, with an ASAP start. This is a great opportunity for any experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to step up and further their career within a supportive setting! This is a full time role to work 40 hours a week over either 4 or 5 days, with shifts between the hours of 7:30am and 6:30pm. Salary will be £31.5k per annum. As a Deputy Room Leader, you will be working with the 2-3 year olds, supporting the Room Leader and taking on their responsibilities when they're absent. Your other duties will include: Ensuring appropriate planning and assessment is accurately maintained for key children Preparing and supervising activities Assisting the Room Leader where needed Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with colleagues, parents and carers Working as part of a team to ensure the company’s values are maintained...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
12 Jun, 2026
Full time
Deputy Room Leader
£31,500 yearly
Ethos Education Lewisham, London, UK
Deputy Room Leaders needed at a nursery in Lewisham for a permanent role! Lovely nursery in Lewisham with a friendly and caring management team who will support you, providing a personal development plan when you start, and there are lots of opportunities for career progression with a focus on internal promotions. Permanent Deputy Room Leader role to work full time 40 hours a week, shifts between 7:30am and 6:30pm, Monday-Friday Salary is £31.5k per annum. This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner looking to further their career and make the move into a Deputy Room Leader position. There are roles available in the toddler room (2-3s) and preschool room (3-5s). Minimum Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare is required for this Deputy Room Leader role, and previous experience within an early years or childcare setting is essential. Benefits include further training provided, good pension scheme, employee appreciation events...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
04 Jun, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Room Leader
£26,600 - £29,000 yearly
Ethos Education Greenwich, London, UK
Deputy Room Leader needed at a lovely nursery in Greenwich! This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in their career and develop their skills further. Working closely with the Room Leader, you will support the running of the room and take on Room Leader responsibilities when needed, so confidence and leadership skills are important. As a Deputy Room Leader, you will be part of a team of friendly and likeminded staff and supported by a lovely management team at this wonderful nursery that has built a safe and nurturing environment where children are able to feel confident and secure. This nursery is in a great location in Greenwich, close to the river and some lovely parks often visited on days out with the children! There are many benefits for career progression and further training, with the chances to eventually move into a Room Leader position. Other benefits of working here include: Bonuses paid throughout the year...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
14 Nov, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Room Leader
£28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Finchley, London, UK
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the team as a Deputy Room Leader at this lovely nursery in Finchley. This is a Deputy Room Leader position to work in the preschool room, with 26 children and 5 members of staff. This is a full time and permanent role to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The nursery is open all year round, other than Bank Holidays and 2 weeks over Christmas when it is closed. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to move up and further your early years career in a wonderful setting! The nursery is committed to an ongoing professional staff development programme, so there will be plenty of opportunities for career development and further training (fully funded by the nursery). The supportive management team and dedicated and friendly members of staff make this a great place to work. The nursery is in a great location in Finchley, with excellent transport links and lovely local parks! The setting has great resources and...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager
£13.75 - £14.50 hourly
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd Risby, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28, UK
We’re Recruiting: Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of babies? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk. This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.   You will be someone who: Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs Can lead, inspire and develop a team Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice Builds warm, professional relationships with...
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Colourbox Barrow
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
22 Jul, 2026
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Acton, London, UK
Deputy Nursery Manager We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager?  Join our well-established team in Acton Park and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.    Position: Deputy Manager – reporting to the Nursery Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: from £31,304 per annum Opening Hours: 7.30am to 6.00pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with over 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Acton Park setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community and within a beautiful park.  The nursery offers a vibrant early years setting which has been thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting and inspiring outdoor garden, the...
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Acton Park
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Daisy Fays Ltd
22 Jul, 2026
Full time
Room Leader - Toddler 
£14.00 hourly
Daisy Fays Ltd St Ives TR26, UK
Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall. Our unique, farm-inspired environments encourage children to explore, learn, and thrive. What We Offer Pay above National Living Wage Annual salary reviews Discounted childcare Funded CPD and career progression Pension scheme Flexible working options Employee benefits and discounts Generous holiday allowance Team events and wellbeing support Your Role Lead and inspire your team to deliver high-quality care and engaging learning experiences Plan and implement creative, stimulating activities tailored to toddlers’ development Support children at a key stage of curiosity, independence, and exploration Create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment indoors and outdoors Build...
Nursery Name:
Daisy Fays St Ives
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
24 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£24,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Hackney, London, UK
Early Years Practitioner - Hackney - ASAP Start We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Practitioner with experience to join the team at this lovely nursery in Hackney. Room Leader and Deputy Manager positions are also currently available. It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and previous experience working in a nursery or early years setting is required. Working alongside other Practitioners who are dedicated to supporting Early Years, you will be playing a key role in preparing young children for their future, and supporting their growth and development during their most formative years.   This nursery is a wonderful place to work, with a caring management team who will support your career progression through fully funded further training and plenty of opportunities for professional development. Other benefits of working here include bonuses paid throughout the year, a cycle to work scheme, team social events, and...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
TipTop Childcare Limited
14 Nov, 2025
Full time
Room Leader- Unders 2's- Level 3 practitioner
£12.46 hourly
TipTop Childcare Limited
We are looking for the perfect candidate who gives the best cuddles, knows how to keep children safe, and most of all create fun, educational and stimulating activities for babies aged 0-2 years. Now the boring bit: Tip Top Day Nursery Job description Job;   Room Leader-   Senior   Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Qualification must be full and relevant to be included in ratio - see Early Years qualification list) Reports to;   Tip Top Day Nursery Bilston Manager- Charliey, and Owners Lisa and Kate. Length of probation period ; Nine   months Location:   Tip Top Day Nursery, Bilston, Connaught road, wv14 6ny. Purpose of the job;   To lead and support fellow room staff in their professional development, with the support of the manager and deputy. To help to further develop a growing baby room with capacity for 6 under 1's . To provide high quality care for all of the children in our setting and to ensure that they make progress in their...
Nursery Name:
Tip Top Day Nursery Bilston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Level 3 Nursery practitioner (all year round)
£13.20 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD 43 Caversham Rd, London NW5 2DH, UK
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will be supporting the room leader and the team to plan and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You will be flexible and will adapt to any of the rooms and setting as and when needed. You will maintain regular learning journals of all the children to measure their development and to able to efficiently and effectively hand over key person’s responsibility. You will proactively work with the nursery manager, the deputy manager and the room leader to promote positive and healthy working culture whilst inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. You will be a key person for a group of children to ensure each child’s redevelopment is monitored and identify next stage of progression or if further learning support is required. You will support fellow key persons in your team...
Nursery Name:
Caversham Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
23 Sep, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£14.00 - £15.20 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Cold Harbour is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years –  Castlethorpe 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.  We...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Castlethorpe
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd
02 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£32,652 yearly
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd South Croydon, UK
--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 or above Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our day nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives. Main Responsibilities: · Doing the invaluable job of using the EYFS...
Nursery Name:
Kinderland South Croydon
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
30 Jul, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£14.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Hedgerows - Netherfield ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Hedgerows is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Hedgerows Acorn at Hedgerows is a 43 place day nursery in Netherfield, Milton Keynes. Attached to the Hedgerows family centre, the nursery transferred to us from Milton Keynes Council and offers...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Hedgerows
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd
30 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£32,652 yearly
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd Croydon, UK
--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days) ·· Wellbeing Support --- We are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 or above Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our day nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives. Main Responsibilities: · Doing the invaluable job of using the EYFS...
Nursery Name:
Kinderland Central Croydon
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
15 Jan, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
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 a Lead practitioner at our Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery in Milton Keynes, which offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. This is a full time position 40 hours per week.   The Early Years Lead Practitioner role is a steppingstone into more senior positions and will allow for leadership skills to be developed through direct and ongoing support from senior staff. Excellent leaderships skills are crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies. The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd
28 Nov, 2025
Part time
Early Years Practitioner Level 2
£12.67 hourly
Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd
Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-school is looking to hire a qualified Level 2 nursery practitioner (part time or full time will be considered). The successful applicant will join a happy, kind and enthusiastic team and will share a genuine love of working with young children, aged from 3 months to 5 years. You will work across all rooms of the nursery, caring for, supporting and educating the children. Working in a small nursery gives all of our team members the opportunity to truly get to know all of the children and form strong bonds with them. You will work alongside room leaders and assistants, and would be directed by room leaders and the nursery deputy manager & manager. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and hard working person who is committed to working in the childcare sector. The candidate must be caring and have a genuine love of children, as well as a strong interest in children's development and education. Our nursery is a family run business...
Nursery Name:
Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-school Ltd
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
19 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4
£25,194.00 - £27,664.00 hourly
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd York, UK
  Below is the standard Job description, but if you have room lead before there could be a opportunity to go for a higher position, please ask upon application.  Job title: Nursery Practitioner   Purpose of post To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To give support to other team members throughout the nursery To work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop.   Key areas Work with and support children Work as part of a team Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents.   Responsible to Nursery Manager/Team Leader   Duties and responsibilities Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area...
Nursery Name:
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Rainbow Day Care Limited
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Rainbow Day Care Limited Hoyland, Barnsley, UK
Early Years Practitioner (Level 3) – Rainbow Day Care, Hoyland Hours: Minimum 25 hours per week (set days/hours, full year) Salary: Dependent on qualification and experience (above NMW/NLW) Rainbow Day Care is on the lookout for a very special person to join our outstanding team! This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established setting with an excellent reputation, working closely with our Nursery Deputy Manager, Room Manager, and Owners. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of care and education, and we are seeking someone who shares our passion for providing exceptional early years experiences. What We Offer Supportive, friendly, and established team environment 21 days holiday allowance, plus an additional day for each year of service (up to 5 extra) Paid statutory leave including all bank holidays All statutory training paid for and included: DBS Check/Paediatric First Aid/Food Hygiene Professional growth,...
Nursery Name:
Rainbow Day Care, Hoyland
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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