51 early years educator jobs found

Become a Valued Room Manager Role: Nursery Room Manager Location: Chiswick W4 Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: £30000-£32000 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join our client's Family? You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries. Flexi Working Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced the...

Become a Valued Room Manager Role: Nursery Room Manager Location: Chiswick W4 Hours: 40 hours per week Flexi Option: Option to flex your hours over 4 day week Salary: £30000-£32000 Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent Why join our client's Family? You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has previous experience of being a Room Leader - managing a small team and planning activities for your room. Our Client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why they strive to offer their staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. they offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori so you have career opportunities across their eight nurseries. Flexi Working Time off work is important to keep to you fresh, enthusiastic and raring to go. This is why our client have introduced...

Make a real difference every day At Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries, we’re proud of the exceptional care and education we provide – and even prouder of the people who make it possible. Our team say: “I really enjoy being a part of children’s learning and development. I love watching them grow and gain their own little personalities.” 100% of our team told us they’re proud to say they work here. About the Role We’re excited to announce a rare opportunity to join our Leadership Team as   Suite Leader   for our   Toddler Suite   (children aged around 27 months to 3 years) Due to internal promotion. You’ll lead and inspire a team of Early Years Educators to deliver high-quality care and engaging learning experiences. You’ll model outstanding practice and create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role – ideal for a confident, reflective practitioner with a strong understanding of the EYFS...

🌟 Take the Lead in a New Adventure!  🌟 Pre-School Room Lead | 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...

Baby Room Leader (Maternity Cover) Shooting Stars Nurseries – Stourbridge, DY8 1TT Stourbridge, West Midlands £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum) Full Time – 40 hours per week |  From Mid September 2026 Monday to Friday | All Year Round Potential Permanent Opportunity Available Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Shooting Stars Nurseries is seeking an experienced and passionate Baby Room Leader to join our friendly team at our well-established nursery in Stourbridge on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking to lead a baby room and make a real difference during the most important stage of a child's development. You'll be responsible for creating a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for our youngest children, leading a team of practitioners and ensuring exceptional standards of care, learning and...

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic, experienced Nursery Room Leader. The person we are looking for should be able to lead and coordinate groups of people well. This person should also be able to plan meaningful and fun age appropriate activities for children. The role will be to help ensure all children receive high quality care, are kept safe and are provided with stimulating play experiences, which meet their individual needs within the rooms. About you A motivated people person, team player and a willing learner An strong leader, with Room Leader experience Solution focused & and committed to improve where possible Strong Knowledge of EYFS curriculum and developmental tracking Excellent spoken and written English as well as a strong communicator Reliable, honest and a person who conducts themselves with integrity Relevant Early Years Qualification, Level 3 Fun with a sense of humor A desire to progress within the...

Senior Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ) £14.60 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday | All Year Round |  Bank Holidays Off 50% Childcare Discount Ready to Progress Your Early Years Career? Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support and inspire colleagues, and take a step towards a future Room Leader position? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the room, working closely with the Room Leader to deliver outstanding childcare and early education while helping to maintain high standards throughout the nursery.  What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will:...

Early Years Room Leader Shooting Stars Nurseries – Bromsgrove (B61 0AE) £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum) Full Time | 40 hours per week | Permanent Monday-Friday | 7:30am-6:00pm All-year-round setting | Closed on bank holidays Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Are you an experienced Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or ambitious Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove is looking for an enthusiastic and confident Room Leader to join our leadership team. Depending on your experience and strengths, you will have the opportunity to lead either our Pre-Toddler or Pre-School room, supporting children through some of the most important stages of their early development. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established room, inspire a team of practitioners, and help deliver exceptional care and education within a supportive nursery environment where...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Cold Harbour - Bletchley   If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Cold Harbour . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children.     Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and...

Nursery Room Leader position to start ASAP in East London! We are looking for a dedicated Room Leader to join the team at this lovely nursery in Tower Hamlets, working in the combined toddler and preschool room. This is an amazing opportunity for any Room Leader wanting a fresh start or an Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in their career! As a Room Leader, you will be working full time in a permanent role, working closely with the management team and staff members within the room to plan engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework, ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times, and carrying out observations, keeping up with assessments and paperwork. Benefits of working here include: Career progression opportunities and support Further training fully funded Bonuses Good holiday & pension schemes Cycle to work scheme Regular pay rises Team social events It is essential that you hold a relevant Early Years or...

We are looking for an experienced Room Leader to join the team at this lovely nursery in St John's Wood, North West London. Working as a Room Leader in the preschool room, you will be leading a team of Early Years Practitioners and overseeing the smooth running of the room. Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development, carrying out observations to assess children's progress and plan for next steps, and helping to prepare preschoolers for the transition into primary school. Experience teaching phonics is required for this Room Leader role, and it is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification/equivalent in Early Years or Childcare. Previous experience working as a Room Leader is also essential, ideally within the preschool room. This nursery is open 45 weeks a year, and this role is to work Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. This is a permanent Room Leader position at this wonderful...

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...

Woodentops has been part of south-west London family life for nearly 40 years. Family-run and proudly independent, our three nurseries are part of the White House Family, which has been educating children in south-west London for generations. The same commitment to kindness, resilience and the development of confident, independent young people that defines the White House Preparatory School runs through everything we do at Woodentops — because we believe that the habits of a lifetime are built in the earliest years. We are looking for an experienced, Level 3-qualified Room Leader ready to take real ownership of a room: shaping the environment, leading a small team of early years teachers, and being the person families trust to know their child inside out. This is a role with genuine responsibility, genuine support — and a salary that reflects both. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Lead the day-to-day running of your room, maintaining the high standards of learning and care that Woodentops is...