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Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse  (75) Apprentice  (32) Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant  (7) Nursery Manager  (2) Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager  (2)
Shoots
10 Dec, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£29,000 - £31,000 yearly
Shoots Chichester, UK
Level 5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - The Little Blue Door Chichester  Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join The Little Blue Door Nursery as a Level 5 Childcare Apprentice at their Chichester setting as a Room Leader.  Little Blue Door is a vibrant, forward-thinking and imaginative growing business with nursery schools in Chichester and Westhampnett. Now is a great time to come and join and start / continue your childcare career with us and be part of our dynamic team! We provide nurturing and high-quality childcare across both nurseries from 3 months to 5 years across 4 x separate rooms, each tailored to the age of the children. Our ethos of 'developing little minds' is at the heart of everything we do - from our high-quality facilities and outdoor garden that everyone can enjoy, home cooked food, varied activities (including weekly Forest School, active week’s and regular exciting day...
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Shoots Sales
Room Leader/Team Leader Apprentice
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Dec, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, 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 Emberton Nursery.  We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. This is a full time position 40 hours per week Between the hours of 07:15-18:30 Monday - Friday.    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...
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Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
31 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.24 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Northallerton, UK
Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery...
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Rosedene Northallerton
Room Leader/Team Leader
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
31 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.24 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9, UK
Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?...
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Rosedene Stokesley
Room Leader/Team Leader
Shoots
21 Aug, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots Ross-on-Wye HR9, UK
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Abacus 2000 Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Abacus 2000 as a Level 5 Lead Practitioner for our baby room Located within close proximity to the town of Ross-on-Wye, set in its own spacious grounds. Our setting is filled with laughter, learning, and love, our warm and welcoming nursery is a joyful place where little ones blossom every day. Set in a bright, safe, and nurturing environment, we focus on inspiring curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that every child receives the best start in life through play-based learning, tailored development, and supportive guidance. Our passionate staff carefully plan activities to meet each child’s individual needs, helping them achieve their early learning goals while having fun every step of the way. From...
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Shoots Sales
Room Leader/Team Leader Apprentice
Shoots
30 May, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.00 hourly
Shoots Trowbridge BA14, UK
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Bumpers Nursery Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Bumpers Nursery as a Level 5 Childcare Apprentice as a Room Lead. We nurture children in a safe, secure, caring environment according to their individual interests and needs. We will provide care to support every child’s potential and ability and encourage children to express themselves in their feelings, words and creativity. To support this we have developed many different ways to do this, for example: we encourage painting with all different colours, shapes and toys to create interesting designs for the children to engage with. We also have a water play station in hope to help the children gain confidence, and pursue group reading, dancing, quiet time, sensory areas, dress up & sand play. These are just some of the many things we like to introduce the children to....
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Apprentice
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
24 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader (Baby Room)
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Hanwell, London W7, UK
Nursery Room Leader (Baby Room) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in Hanwell 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: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Hanwell setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community operating from an active Children’s Centre. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come...
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Hanwell
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
24 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader (Pre-school)
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Hanwell, London W7, UK
Nursery Room Leader (Pre-School) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in Hanwell 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: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Hanwell setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community operating from an active Children’s Centre. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come...
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Hanwell
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
19 Dec, 2025
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£29,120 - £31,200 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £750 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced senior practitioner at our Open University Campus, Mulberry Bear. 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 between the hours of 07:00 -18:15. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in your designated room/area           To oversee a holistic approach to the curriculum To lead/manage the nursery on occasions when the manager or deputy are absent To be held accountable for your designated room/area To have a good understanding...
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Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Room Leader/Team Leader
Katey’s House LTD
16 Dec, 2025
Full time
Room Leader
£15.00 hourly
Katey’s House LTD Ham, Richmond
We are proud to be part of the newly formed and growing  Chalk Nursery Group , a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and care. At Katey's Ham, we offer exceptional learning environments for children aged 3 months to 5 years, thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our settings are known for their warmth, strong community feel, and commitment to nurturing every child — and every team member. Katey’s Ham  offers a unique balance of indoor learning and outdoor adventure across five acres of fields, astro-turf, and playgrounds. Our approach blends structured learning with free exploration in nature, boosting focus, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This is a setting where the outdoors is an extension of the classroom, and children grow in confidence every day. The nursery is a 48-place setting situated by the river, offering a peaceful, spacious environment within reach of surrounding communities About...
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Katey's Nursery & Pre-school - Ham
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
15 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
£26,000 - £32,000 yearly
Ethos Education Chingford, London, UK
We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team at this lovely nursery in Chingford! This nursery is a great place to work, and provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and grow. As a Room Leader, you will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about early childhood development. As a Room Leader, it is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in early years or childcare, and it's desirable that you have 3-4 years of experience within a nursery, with some experience with Room Lead responsibilities. There are positions available in the toddler room and preschool room. Your responsibilities as a Room Leader will include planning engaging activities and lessons alongside the team within the room, carrying out observations and assessments to track children's development, and creating strong relationships with parents/carers. You will work in partnership with the Nursery Manager and lead a small team to deliver the highest...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
02 Dec, 2025
Full time
Pre School Room Leader
£14.60 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Birmingham, UK
Pre School Room Leader – Level 3 Qualified Location:  Shooting Stars Nursery, 132 Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, B30 3QJ Salary:  £14.60 per hour | £30,368 per annum Contract Type:  Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday Hours:  7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays At  Shooting Stars Nurseries , every day is a new adventure. We’re a growing group of early years settings dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-led education through our unique 5 Star pedagogy. We’re now looking for a passionate and experienced early years Pre School Room Leader  to join our Kings Norton team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and lead with passion, we’d love to hear from you!   What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a confident, qualified early years professional who can lead a room with energy, creativity, and care. Essential Requirements: Level 3 or above  full and relevant Early Years...
Nursery Name:
Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Naturally Learning
26 Nov, 2025
Full time
Lead Educator (Level 3 and above)
£13.90 - £14.10 hourly
Naturally Learning Truro, UK
Lead Educator’s Job Description (Level 3 or above in relevent childcare or education qualification)   Be kind, caring and inspirational. Take responsibility for your space and those around you. Role Brief  You are responsible for overseeing the delivery of excellent care and education to the children in your space You are responsible for the continuity of provision and day to day running of the space You are expected to hold yourself to the highest professional standard and be a good role model for children You must manage your time effectively, so all deadlines are met You will maintain effective, professional channels of communication with our team, parents and outside agencies where appropriate You promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors. You must ensure you help to create an excellent working environment for all team members You must be aware of and act in accordance with current...
Nursery Name:
Blackwater
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Nov, 2025
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£29,120 - £31,200 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 senior practitioner at our Westcroft Nursery . 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 fortunate to have Howe Park Wood on our doorstep, which we...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Room Leader/Team Leader
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
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
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader (Pre-school)
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Hanwell, London W7, UK
Nursery Room Leader (Pre-School) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in Hanwell 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: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Hanwell setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community operating from an active Children’s Centre. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come...
Nursery Name:
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Hanwell
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£29,120 - £31,200 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
                                             Senior Nursery Practitioner/3rd In charge We are looking for an experienced senior practitioner and 3rd in charge at our Emberton Day Nursery. We are located in what was the old school in the lovely village of Emberton, near Olney. We have adapted the building to younger children and added our Acorn touch, whilst retaining the character of the original architecture. We have developed the expansive outside area into an outdoor learning centre, which we offer a nature kindergarten during term-time for 3-4 year olds, and an outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children.   This is a full time position, 40 hours per week between the hours of 07:30 - 18:15. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in your designated room/area           To oversee a holistic approach to the curriculum...
Nursery Name:
Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader
Family First Nursery Group
22 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
£28,600 yearly
Family First Nursery Group Totton, UK
🌟 Join Our Team as a Room Leader at Play Away Day Nursery – Totton! 🌟 📍 Totton, High Street – just a 3-minute walk from the train station 🕒 Full-time | 40 hours/week | Monday–Friday 💰 £28,600 per annum 💸 £1,000 Welcome Bonus – because great starts matter 🎓 £400 Qualification Bonus – for Level 3 Practitioners after 6 months Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career? At Play Away Day Nursery – Totton , we’re looking for a dedicated Room Leader to inspire and guide our 2.5–3 year olds in a nurturing, purpose-built environment filled with natural light and adventure. ✨ Why Join Us? £1,000 Welcome Bonus to kickstart your journey £400 Qualification Bonus after 6 months (Level 3) Ofsted Rated ‘Good’ – be part of a team that’s proud of its quality care Exceptional facilities with spacious rooms and all-weather outdoor play Easy commute with public transport links and free on-site...
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Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton
Room Leader/Team Leader
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
17 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader (Baby Room)
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Hanwell, London W7, UK
Nursery Room Leader We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in Hanwell 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: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Hanwell setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community operating from an active Children’s Centre. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come to life....
Nursery Name:
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Hanwell
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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