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Acorn Early Years Foundation
02 Jul, 2026
Part time
Lead Practitioner
£14.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill ⏰ Part -time / Permanent - 20 Hours, Thursday & Friday - 10 hour shifts  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 – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The...
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Acorn at Kents Hill
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
01 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...
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Acorn at Hedgerows
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...
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Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Nov, 2025
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 an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. This is a full time position 40 hours per week. Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very...
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Acorn at Westcroft
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
01 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.80 - £14.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
Early Years Lead Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes Full time | Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Jubilee Wood Acorn Nursery . This is a full‑time, permanent role , ideal for a confident Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take on increased responsibility, support their team and continue developing their leadership skills while remaining hands‑on in practice. About the Role As an Early Years Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of your room, role modelling high‑quality early years practice and mentoring colleagues. Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Deputy Manager, you will help drive quality, consistency and positive outcomes for children, families and staff. This role provides a strong foundation for progression into senior leadership within...
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Acorn at Jubilee Wood
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
02 Jul, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Officer
£29,120 - £29,744 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Daventry NN11, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nursery Officer (Third in Charge) to join our team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the nursery. From being a fairy godmother one day to a firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, supporting the delivery of outstanding care, education and safeguarding while leading by example and inspiring your colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities To support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, assuming responsibility in their absence where required. To lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, promoting high standards of practice and positive professional...
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Caring Kindergartens Daventry
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
02 Jul, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£27,580 - £28,204 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, UK
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 lead a team and act 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 development;...
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Caring Kindergartens Duston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
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...
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Kinderland Central Croydon
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd
30 Jun, 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...
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Kinderland South Croydon
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
25 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Educator
£24,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Edmonton, London, UK
A wonderful and welcoming nursery in Edmonton is now looking for a passionate and caring Early Years Educator who holds a Level 3 (minimum) qualification in Early Years or Childcare to join the team!    This nursery is a great place for any Early Years Educator looking to further their early years career, with ongoing training provided throughout the year, and is a lovely setting with bright and well-equipped rooms that each open out onto their own garden for extended learning and play. There are also regular days out to local parks and farms!    Working as an Early Years Educator is very rewarding - you are making a difference to children's lives and early development, and you will see how they grow whilst in your care and preparing them for the next stage of their education. This nursery aims to prioritise children's individual and specific needs through a tailored curriculum that enables every child to progress towards the Early Learning Goals.    Benefits of working here...
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Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
25 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Educator
£24,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Wimbledon, London, UK
**Great opportunity for an Early Years Educator in SW London**       A welcoming and bright nursery in Wimbledon has a new opportunity for an Early Years Educator to start a new role with an immediate start!           Located in Wimbledon, there are plenty of public transport links including bus routes and tubes, as well as access to parking and a cycle to work scheme offered, making it an ideal location. The nursery has its own enclosed garden play area with areas for extended outdoor learning, and inside there are subject specific stations and a sensory room.        As an Early Years Educator you will be supported by a friendly and caring management team who value every member of staff, shown through bonuses paid throughout the year and the encouragement and support they provide for development and growth within your career. There are plenty of opportunities for career development and access to further training.       It is essential that you hold a relevant qualification in...
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Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
23 Jun, 2026
Full time
Early Years Educator
£24,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Notting Hill, London, UK
A diverse and friendly nursery in Notting Hill is now looking for a caring and passionate Level 3 Early Years Educator to join the dedicated team of staff, to start as soon as possible.       It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred for this Early Years Educator position.    As an Early Years Educator, you will:       Assist children with their early reading and literacy and early maths skills development   Create an environment that is language rich and and supportive   Have good knowledge of early childhood development   Lead and encourage interactive play and learning sessions, following the EYFS curriculum  Support personal, social and emotional development   Encourage child led activities that are stimulating for their imagination and creativity   Carry out observations and assess key children's progress Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed...
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Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd
18 Jun, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
£13.15 - £13.75 hourly
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd Risby, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28, UK
Room Leader – 2-3 year olds Colourbox Montessori School @ Cherry Trees - Risby, Suffolk At Colourbox Montessori School, we know that the  very beginning matters most. Our Toddler Room is a place of  calm, connection, and curiosity,  where every interaction shapes a child’s sense of trust, security, and belonging. We are looking for a  Level 3 Qualified Room Leader  to support the leadership of our toddler room. Someone who is not only nurturing and attentive, but  confident, organised, and ready to lead by example. The Role As Room Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the  highest standards of care and practice  for our youngest children. You will: Support the team in the  day-to-day running  of the room Take shared responsibility for  planning, routines, and environment set-up Lead by example in delivering  responsive, attentive care  to young children Build strong, trusting relationships with  families , offering...
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Colourbox Barrow
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Naturally Learning
03 Jun, 2026
Full time
Forest Educator
£13.60 - £14.65 hourly
Naturally Learning Truro, UK
Forest Educator – Outdoor Adventures!  Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for warm, dedicated educators to join our nurturing team to bring the magic of outdoor learning to life in our Truro Forest. Must have a valid level 3 childhood and education qualification. Must be prepared to work in the forest everyday. Must have a driving licence.  As an Outdoor Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children in our own amazing forest near Truro Be a positive role model every single day Communicate with kindness and professionalism Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion our nursery’s values with families and visitors Follow best practice and keep your DBS certificate up to date Speak up—whether it’s to celebrate great practice or raise a concern...
Nursery Name:
Truro
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
03 Jun, 2026
Full time
Toddler Room Leader
£28,000 - £34,000 yearly
Ethos Education Vauxhall, London, UK
We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team in the Toddler Room at this lovely nursery in Vauxhall. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Room Leader or an Early Years Practitioner looking to make the next steps in their early years career. This is a permanent role to work full time (36-40 hours per week) with a salary of up to £34k per annum. As a Toddler Room Leader, you will: Lead a team of practitioners within the Toddler Room Be a key person to a small group of children and build positive relationships with their families Plan and create engaging and age-appropriate activities Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times Help prepare toddlers for the transition into the Preschool Room Observe, assess and report on children's growth and progress, ensuring they reach their developmental targets It is essential for this role that you hold a full and relevant Level 3 (or equivalent/higher) qualification in Early Years or...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Naturally Learning
19 May, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager
£37,648.00 hourly
Naturally Learning Falmouth, UK
🌟Maternity Leave Cover for Nursery Manager – Exciting opportunity to manage an Outstanding nursery!  🌟 Naturally Learning | Level 3+ Qualified Maternity Cover – Nursery Manager (Falmouth) In this role, you’ll lead with vision, support an experienced team, and ensure our children receive the very best start in life. You’ll champion outstanding practice, drive quality, and create an environment where both children and staff thrive. What We’re Looking For: ✔ Level 3 or above Early Years qualification ✔ Proven management or senior leadership experience in an early years setting ✔ Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding ✔ Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and positivity ✔ Full-time role – minimum 40 hours per week ✔ Passion for building strong relationships with children, families, and staff If you're ready to make an impact and lead with heart during this maternity cover period, we’d love to hear from you.   Benefits...
Nursery Name:
Falmouth
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
19 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Nursery Practitioner
£24,000 - £28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Hillingdon, UK
Excellent opportunity for a hardworking Early Years Nursery Practitioner in Hillingdon - permanent position to start ASAP at this warm and welcoming nursery.    With career development and progression opportunities, including Room Lead roles, this is a great place to work for any Nursery Practitioner looking to take the next steps in their early years career!     Benefits include:  Further training and qualifications, funded by the nursery  28 days holiday, plus extra for each year of service and your birthday off  Free staff parking  Supportive management  Focus on wellbeing  Staff discount on childcare  Bonuses throughout the year  Regular pay rises  Sociable team - with regular team building activities and social events  This is a full time and permanent role to work Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Nursery Practitioner it is essential that you hold a relevant Level 3/equivalent (or higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare and have experience...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
07 May, 2026
Full time
Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
£24,000 - £28,000 yearly
Ethos Education West Acton, London, UK
Looking to further your Early Years Career? Look no further! We are currently looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to start ASAP at this lovely nursery in Acton, West London. This is a permanent role to work full time, Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Practitioner you will be supported by a management team who truly cares about every member of staff, with a real focus on staff wellbeing. Benefits also include career progression, fully funded further training, team social events, discounted childcare, and a competitive salary with regular pay rises. As an Early Years Practitioner you will be a key worker, observing your key children's progress and development and planning next steps. You will plan and lead activities and supervise learning through play, and it is important that you have strong communication skills as you will liaise with parents and carers to discuss their child's progress. It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
06 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Nursery Practitioner
£24,000 - £28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Woolwich, London, UK
Excellent opportunity for a hardworking Early Years Nursery Practitioner in Woolwich - permanent position to start ASAP at this warm and welcoming nursery.    With career development and progression opportunities, including Room Lead roles, this is a great place to work for any Nursery Practitioner looking to take the next steps in their early years career!     Benefits include:  Further training and qualifications, funded by the nursery  28 days holiday, plus extra for each year of service and your birthday off  Cycle to work scheme Supportive management  Focus on wellbeing  Staff discount on childcare  Bonuses throughout the year  Regular pay rises  Sociable team - with regular team building activities and social events  This is a full time and permanent role to work Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Nursery Practitioner it is essential that you hold a relevant Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years or Childcare and have...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
06 May, 2026
Full time
Early Years Educator
£24,000 - £28,000 yearly
Ethos Education Woodford, UK
A wonderful and welcoming nursery in Woodford is now looking for a passionate and caring Early Years Educator who holds a Level 3 (minimum) qualification in Early Years to join the team!    This nursery is a great place for any Early Years Educator looking to further their early years career, with ongoing training provided throughout the year, and is a lovely setting with bright and well-equipped rooms that each open out onto their own garden for extended learning and play. There are also regular days out to local parks and farms!    Working as an Early Years Educator is very rewarding - you are making a difference to children's lives and early development, and you will see how they grow whilst in your care and preparing them for the next stage of their education. This is a lovely nursery that prioritises children's individual and specific needs through a tailored curriculum that enables every child to progress towards the Early Learning Goals.    This nursery offers many...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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