42 nursery manager jobs found

Nursery Third in Charge – Job Description Purpose of the Role The Nursery Third in Charge plays a key leadership role within the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the setting. The post holder will demonstrate strong professional practice, a secure understanding of statutory requirements, and a commitment to high-quality early years provision in line with the EYFS, Ofsted expectations, and company policies. This role includes taking managerial responsibility during extended nursery hours, acting as a role model for staff, and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and well-organised nursery environment.   Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective daily management of the nursery. Take responsibility for leading the setting during designated periods, including opening and closing the nursery....

🌟 Take the Lead in a New Adventure!  🌟 Naturally Learning | Level 3+ Qualified Are you a kind, caring, and inspirational educator ready to lead with confidence and heart? At Naturally Learning, there is an opportunity for you to be a Room Lead in our Explorers Room. We are looking for a passionate Educator ready to be a Room Lead to guide a space where children thrive and teams grow.  In this role, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children Lead with the day-to-day running and ensure continuity of provision Be a role model for children and colleagues alike Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Communicate professionally with families, teams, and external partners Ensure a positive, high-standard environment for all Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion best practice and uphold nursery policies Complete key admin tasks Speak up—celebrate great practice or raise concerns...

🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits!   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. As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children 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 Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy. Benefits Staff Benefit Package Holiday After every 2 years...

🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits!   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. As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children 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 Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy.

Outdoor Educator – Forest 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. 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 Line Manager:...

🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits! Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for experienced, qualified, warm, dedicated educators to join our nurturing team. Must have Level 3 in Childcare and Education? As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children 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 Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy....

🌟 Deputy Lead Educator – Take the Lead in a New Adventure!  🌟 Naturally Learning | Level 3+ Qualified Are you a kind, caring, and inspirational educator ready to lead with confidence and heart? At Naturally Learning, there is an opportunity for you to be a Deputy Room Lead in our Explorers Room. We are looking for a passionate Educator ready to be a Deputy Room Lead to guide a space where children thrive and teams grow.  In this role, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children Support the Room Lead with the day-to-day running and ensure continuity of provision Be a role model for children and colleagues alike Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Communicate professionally with families, teams, and external partners Support the Room Lead to ensure a positive, high-standard environment for all Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion best practice and uphold nursery policies Complete key admin tasks...

🌟 Lead Educator – Take the Lead in a New Adventure!  🌟 Naturally Learning | Level 3+ Qualified Are you a kind, caring, and inspirational educator ready to lead with confidence and heart? At Naturally Learning, there is an opportunity for you to cover maternity leave from now until October 2026 . We are looking for a passionate  Lead Educator  to guide a space where children thrive and teams grow.  In this role, you will: Oversee the care and education in your space Lead the day-to-day running and ensure continuity of provision Be a role model for children and colleagues alike Communicate professionally with families, teams, and external partners Support a positive, high-standard environment for all Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion best practice and uphold nursery policies Complete key admin tasks and keep your DBS certificate up to date Speak up—celebrate great practice or raise concerns when needed...

🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator plus SENCo responsibilities  – A New Adventure Awaits!   Are you passionate about early years education? Do you have the skills and strong interest to support children with special educational needs? Are you ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for qualified, experienced, dedicated educators to join our nurturing team. As a Nursery Educator plus SENCo, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children Be a positive role model every single day Communicate with kindness and professionalism Follow the SEND code of practice Be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the role of nursery SENCo Maintain effective communication with outside agencies  Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion our nursery’s values with families and visitors Follow...

Role Summary As an Early Years Practitioner (Level 3), you will work within a nursery setting to deliver high-quality care and education to young children. You will plan and implement activities, support children’s developmental needs, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to create a positive and inclusive environment, ensuring compliance with early years standards. Key Responsibilities Child Development and Care: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS or equivalent). Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing updates with parents and colleagues. Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets the individual needs of each child. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Room Leaders and other practitioners to ensure a cohesive approach to care and education. Support colleagues in maintaining a...

Key Responsibilities Child Development and Care: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with early years frameworks (e.g., EYFS or equivalent). Observe and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and sharing updates with parents and colleagues. Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that meets the individual needs of each child. Team Collaboration: Work closely with Room Leaders and other practitioners to ensure a cohesive approach to care and education. Support colleagues in maintaining a positive and collaborative team environment. Contribute to team meetings and share insights to improve practices within the room or nursery. Parent Engagement: Build trusting relationships with parents through regular communication, updates, and informal discussions. Address parental queries and provide feedback on their child’s progress and experiences. Operational Duties: Assist in...

🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits!   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. As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children 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 Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy. Benefits Staff Benefit Package Holiday After every 2 years...

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...

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...

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Join Our Outstanding Team!  Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with a positive, upbeat attitude and a genuine love for helping children grow and thrive? If you see the glass as half full, love watching little ones develop into confident young people, and want to be part of something truly special – we’d love to hear from you! About Us We’re an outstanding setting that does things differently from most nurseries. Our approach is flexible, responsive, and focused entirely on the needs of our children. We adapt and evolve to ensure every child’s journey is supported by our comprehensive, embedded curriculum, which sets clear milestones and goals across all rooms. We pride ourselves on being a home-from-home, with spacious, well-organised rooms and a cosy, nurturing environment. Every week, our children enjoy exciting outings and activities that extend their learning beyond the classroom. About the Role We’re...

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...

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...

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 Wolverton Mill Nursery. Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community.  The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm 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...

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...

https://www.hanslopepreschool.org/job-vacancies Are you a passionate Preschool practitioner searching for a new opportunity in a forward thinking, supportive team environment? Hanslope PreSchool has recently relocated from the Village Hall, where we had been a packaway setting, to a dedicated site on Hanslope Primary School, MK19 7BL. The move has opened up a wealth of new opportunities for our children and facilitated a period of exciting growth and development. We support children and families in both our immediate community and in surrounding villages. Having led the transition from the old site and established the team in our new home our current Practice Manager is now following a new adventure. We are also seeking to increase our staff team through an additional Level 2 or Level 3 practitioner. We are a friendly and inclusive team. Everyone involved is passionate and committed to ensuring every single one of our children has the very best start to their...