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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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
26 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 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 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...
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Acorn at Wolverton Mill
Room Leader/Team Leader
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...
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Acorn at Westcroft
Room Leader/Team Leader
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...
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Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
21 Nov, 2025
Full time
Room Leader (Senior Practitioner)
£29,120 - £31,200 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
If you are offered a Room Leader (Senior EYP) role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Senior Early Years Practitioners to join our Jubilee Wood Nursery in Fishermead. This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern between 7:15am - 6.15pm Monday to Friday, all year round.  At Acorn, we are more than just a nursery, we have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award, with over 35 years of experience in delivering outstanding early years education.  As a not-for-profit organisation, we put children first, creating a nurturing envionment where they can thrive, and where our team members are valued and supported in their professional development. In this role, you will be providing high-quality care and learning experiences. You will play a vital role in creating a stimulating and enabling...
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Acorn at Jubilee Wood
Room Leader/Team Leader
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
Ethos Education
26 Nov, 2025
Full time
Toddler Room Leader
£29,000 - £34,000 yearly
Ethos Education Vauxhall, London, UK
We are looking for a dedicated and experience Room Leader to work in the Toddler Room at this lovely nursery in Vauxhall. This is a permanent and full time Room Leader position to work Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours per week.  As a Toddler Room Leader, you will be leading a team of Early Years Practitioners within the room, as well as working with your own key children to support their development, observing and keeping reports of their progress.  Your responsibilities will also include planning exciting and engaging activities, ensuring safeguarding procedures are always followed in the room, and building strong relationships with colleagues and parents/carers. This nursery has a focus on hands-on, self-directed, collaborative play to help children develop and grow, so you will also be encouraging child-led play! This nursery offers many benefits, including: Competitive salary Loyalty bonus (after 1 year) Performance related bonus (after probation) Up to 6 weeks holidays...
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Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
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...
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Tip Top Day Nursery Bilston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Family First Nursery Group
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nursery Group Maldon CM9, UK
Just Imagine Day Nursery Maldon Room Leader |  Full Time  | 40 hours per week Salary: £27,580 per annum Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready for your next challenge? Or perhaps you're already a Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity? If so, we’d love to meet you! At Just Imagine Day Nursery we're on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team working in the baby room.  If you are looking for a workplace with a family feel, somewhere your inner child is encouraged and imagination is utilised, where you’re as important as an individual as you are a team player, we want to welcome you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s Company Pension...
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Just Imagine Day Nursery - Maldon
Room Leader/Team Leader
Aplomb Day Nursery
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.50 - £13.50 hourly
Aplomb Day Nursery London, UK
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Secondary Room Leader/ Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes the development of young children. Duties Provide attentive and compassionate care for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Plan and implement engaging educational activities that support the developmental needs of each child. Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and promote a collaborative environment. Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times,...
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Aplomb Day Nursery
Room Leader/Team Leader
Family First Nursery Group
06 Oct, 2025
Part time
Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nursery Group Colchester, UK
Nursery: Chestnut House Kindergarten, 45 Mill Road, Colchester Salary:  £27,995 Hours: Full time 40 hours per week or Part Time Tuesday to Friday- 36 hours Chestnut House Kindergarten, a cherished and tight-knit nursery, is looking for a Level 3 Qualified Practitioner to join our wonderful team in a Room Leader role! Chestnut House is a well-established nursery within the community with a glowing reputation and long standing team members ranging up to 20 years’ service, offering exceptional staff progression and development opportunities suited to you as an individual, wellbeing support and a culture of togetherness. The nursery is a 65 place setting made up of 8 cosy welcoming rooms across the 0-5 year old age group. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us* £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3...
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Chestnut House Kindergarten
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Family First Nursery Group
05 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nursery Group High Wycombe, UK
Cherrygrove Nursery  Room Leader  Salary - £29,194.10 per annum  42.5 hours per week.  Cherrygrove Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located in High Wycombe, just a short distance from the town center and with easy access to the M40. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery offers three age-specific rooms, each with its own garden area, where children can explore and enjoy the outdoors. We are currently seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our team. This full-time position offers 42.5 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between the nursery’s operating hours of 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. As the nursery operates year-round, this is not a term-time only role. The salary for this position is up to £29,940 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. If you're a passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a team in a supportive, enriching environment, we would love to hear from you! Join Our...
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CherryGrove Nursery
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Family First Nursery Group
06 Feb, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nursery Group Hammersmith, London, UK
Room Leader / Early Years Room Leader – £750 Welcome Bonus & 75% Childcare Discount Salary: £30, 056 per annum Hours: Full-time (40 hours, Monday–Friday) with flexible options available We’re on the lookout for a dedicated  Room Leader  to become part of our warm and welcoming team at  The Hammersmith Day Nursery . You’ll enjoy flexibility, recognition and genuine opportunities to grow, all in a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive. The nursery is lovely setting located just off Richford Street, down the driveway of Richford Gate, and conveniently situated seconds away from Hammersmith Grove. Your Benefits We believe the best outcomes for children start with happy, supported teams. Here’s what you’ll enjoy: · £750 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply) · £400 Qualification Bonus (T&Cs apply) · Flexible Working Options: 4 or 5 days, part-time or bank hours to suit your lifestyle · 33 Days Paid...
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The Hammersmith Day Nursery
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Family First Nursery Group
16 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nursery Group Bourne End, Wooburn Green, Bourne End SL8 5QG, UK
Room Leader / Early Years Room Leader - The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE Salary – £30,555.20 per annum   40 hours per week Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential Nestled in the heart of Bourne End, our nursery is full of charm, warmth, and character. Set within a beautifully converted Methodist Church spread across two floors, our setting is just a 6-minute stroll from Bourne End Train Station, with easy street parking right outside—perfect for commuters. At The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School, no two days are ever the same. Children enjoy a wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities, including French lessons, and love exploring our spacious outdoor area complete with a mud kitchen—ideal for hands-on adventures, curiosity, and plenty of messy fun! We’re now looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our friendly team. We’re seeking someone with a Level...
Nursery Name:
The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre-School
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
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
02 Dec, 2025
Full time
Room Leader
£14.60 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Bromsgrove, UK
Room Leader – Toddler Room | Bromsgrove Nursery Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, 34 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0AE Salary: £14.60 per hour | £30,368 per annum Contract: Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Every Day 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 Toddler Room Leader to join our Bromsgrove team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and lead with confidence, creativity, and care, 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 and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and...
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Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove
Room Leader/Team Leader
Family First Nursery Group
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Third in Charge
Family First Nursery Group Basildon, UK
Nursery: Just Imagine, Vange- SS16 4JX Role: Third in Charge Full Time 40 hours per week Salary Range £28,000 At Just Imagine Day Nursery-Vange offers the highest quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Always putting our families first, the safety and wellbeing of all our children, staff and parents is our number one priority. At Just Imagine our goal is to encourage independence across all areas of learning and development, and we instil our ethos of ‘Nurture, Care, Inspire’ in all our settings. The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!* Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!...
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Just Imagine Day Nursery - Vange
Room Leader/Team Leader
Park View Ltd
10 Nov, 2025
Full time
Pre-school Room Manager
£28,000 - £29,500 yearly
Park View Ltd Woodstock OX20, UK
Key Responsibilities: Childcare and Education: Ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children aged 2-4 years.  Delivering an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.  Observing and tracking children's development, and planning activities to support their individual progress.  Providing a high standard of care and implementing positive behavior management strategies.  Staff Management: Supervising and mentoring staff within the room, including nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices.  Delegating responsibilities and ensuring staff are working effectively.   Parental Partnerships: Building positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively about their child's development.  Involving parents in their child's learning and development.  Addressing any concerns or questions from parents.  Administrative Tasks: Maintaining accurate records of children's...
Nursery Name:
Park View Childcare (Woodstock) Ltd
Room Leader/Team Leader
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...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Northallerton
Room Leader/Team Leader
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