25 senior early years practitioner jobs found

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Hedgerows - Netherfield  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 Hedgerows Nursery. 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. 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 fully-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round....

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Westcroft, Milton Keynes  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 Westcroft . 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 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 3 outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indorrs and outdoors to access a full range of activities.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 92 children from the age...

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...

--- 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’re looking for a fantastic Room Leader/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our lovely team in January 2027! We are seeking a dynamic leader with a genuine passion for guiding their room and creating the best opportunities for children. Kinderland Day Nursery is a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. We're looking for a fantastic Room Leader to join our lovely toddler room, with plenty of opportunities to grow and potentially lead other rooms in the future too! At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and...

About Chilton Meadows Day Nursery For over 23 years, Chilton Meadows Day Nursery has proudly been a family-owned and family-run setting, deeply rooted in our community here in Houghton-le-Spring. Our long-standing team has built more than just a nursery, we have created a safe and nurturing place of belonging, where children, families, and staff feel valued, supported, and truly at home. Our mission is to provide high-quality early years care and education within a caring, positive, healthy and stimulating environment where everyone thrives. Our practice is underpinned by the EYFS 2025 guiding principles: Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Enabling Environments, and Learning & Development , alongside Ofsted’s Early Years inspection framework. Purpose of the Role The Senior Early Years Educator plays a key role in delivering high-quality early years practice and supporting the consistency of provision across the nursery. As a Senior Early...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Nursery Room Leader (Level 3 Qualified) | Senior Early Years Leader Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton, B30 3JQ £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum) Full Time | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week Monday to Friday | All-Year-Round | Closed on Bank Holidays Lead. Inspire. Grow. Are you an experienced Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Third in Charge or Team Leader looking for your next career move? Join the friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton and take the lead in one of our nursery rooms, supporting children, families and colleagues to thrive. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established nursery with genuine progression opportunities across our group of seven Midlands settings. What You'll Be Doing Leading the day-to-day operation of your nursery room Inspiring and supporting a team of practitioners, apprentices and students Delivering high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS Building strong...

Baby Room Leader (Part-Time/Job Share) and/or Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery, Bromsgrove | B61 0AE Baby Room Leader: £15.30 per hour Level 3 Nursery Practitioner: £14.10 per hour Flexible Opportunity | Part-Time, Full-Time or Job Share Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm | Open all year round Lead, Inspire and Nurture Young Minds Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career, or a qualified Level 3 Practitioner seeking a supportive nursery where you can thrive? At Shooting Stars Bromsgrove , we are excited to offer a flexible opportunity that can be tailored to the right candidate: Part-Time Baby Room Leader (Job Share, 2-3 days per week) Full-Time Level 3 Nursery Practitioner A combined role , where you work part-time as Baby Room Leader and part-time as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and supportive...

EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (LEVEL 3) DAISY FAYS TRURO Location: Daisy Fays Truro, Petherton House, Kenwyn Road, Truro TR1 3SH More about Daisy Fays Truro here More about Daisy Fays Careers here Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into one of Cornwall’s most trusted childcare providers, creating inspiring environments where children thrive and practitioners build rewarding careers. About Daisy Fays Truro Situated in the prestigious area of Kenwyn, Daisy Fays Truro enjoys a prime location in Cornwall's vibrant capital city. With excellent transport connections, including rail links, major bus routes, and easy access to the A30, the nursery is perfectly positioned for commuting from across Cornwall. Based within a beautiful Victorian building and surrounded by its own woodland area, Daisy Fays Truro combines the energy of a busy city...

We’re Recruiting: Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of babies? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk. This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.   You will be someone who: Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs Can lead, inspire and develop a team Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice Builds warm, professional relationships with...

DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER – TERM TIME ONLY 📍 Woodford Green / Barking, East London Hours: 30 hours per week,Term Term only (some flexibility may be considered for an exceptional Csndidate) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only £15.00 - £16.00  per hour + accrued holiday pay (depending on experience) 🗓️ Term Time Only – Excellent Work-Life Balance SpectacularKidz is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our growing Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy, Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner or strong Room Leader who is ready to take the next step into nursery leadership. ✨ Why join us? • Term-time working – enjoy the school holidays and a better work-life balance • Accrued holiday pay on top of your term-time earnings • Opportunities for additional holiday cover work if you would like to earn more • Genuine opportunity for career progression within our growing group...

ROOM LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Room Leader Location: The Redbrick Day Nursery Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Responsible for: Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Apprentices and students allocated to the room Hours: As stated in the individual contract of employment Main Purpose of the Role To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of an allocated nursery room, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities. The Room Leader will provide clear leadership to the room team, maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment and ensure that practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies and procedures. The Room Leader will act as a positive role model, support staff development and ensure that every child is given opportunities to become a confident, independent and motivated learner....

Job Vacancy for Qualified Early Years Practitioner. We are a diverse and unique setting providing childcare of the staff and students at the University. Our families are not just from Bristol but from further afield or abroad. Our children are multi-lingual and we support them in various ways, including a multilingual staff team. As a setting we focus on ensuing that children and families are settled and feel a sense of belonging in our nursery community. We are a non-profit making charity with the money received from fees going straight to staff and children’s resources. We have a strong management team and committee, with a drive for reflection and improvement. We strive for fun, care and laughter whilst providing wonderful opportunities for the children in our care. Why work for us? Our starting salary range is:   £28,778pa to £33002, depending on experience.   (Level 3 qualified, Full -time, 40 hours per week between 8.30am and 5.30pm) One half day per week...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Baby Room Leader -  Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Baby Room Leader at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common . We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers ( 3 months – 5yrs ). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We Have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and...

Recruiting for a Lead Teacher at BLS Barnet!     Full Time- 40 hours per week Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time) Up to £39,160 per annum.  Dependent on qualifications, experience and including performance related bonus.   We have an exciting opportunity for an   Early Years Teacher   at our   Barnet branch . This is a team-based role within our   Pre-school room , working closely with the   Room Leader and a wider team of 5 dedicated educators.   You will be based in a classroom of up to   32 children (ratio 1:8)   and will play a key part in the day-to-day life of the room from   teaching, supporting routines and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality practice. Bright Little Stars Benefits Package: A competitive salary reviewed annually Generous Annual Leave – 29 days plus 3 days Xmas holiday days  and 2 full weeks in the summer holidays- August! ‘All hands-on deck’ –...

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...

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...

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,...