18 room leader jobs found in Milton Keynes

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...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Kents Hill is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be...

Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge 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 – Castlethorpe Nursery 📍 Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely, converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round....

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We’re thrilled to announce that our brand-new nursery in the heart of Deanshanger village is now open and welcoming children! Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group, welcoming babies and toddlers under three years of age initially, offering a nurturing, stimulating environment where little ones can thrive. With a beautiful garden space and a strong emphasis on outdoor play, babies and toddlers will enjoy daily access to the outdoors, rain or shine! We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment...

Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Stanwick Nursery If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Stanwick Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is currently being expanded with custom buildings which will enable us to offer a further 20 places. We offer full and part-time care for up to 60 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. About the Role As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play an important role...

Nursery Assistant Full time - 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday 📍Shenley Nursery - Acorn We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Shenley Nursery (Acorn) . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. About our Nursery Our lovely nursery building, in the heart of the old Shenley Church End village was formerly the primary school, and retains the character of the original Victorian architecture. The rooms have been sympathetically refurbished to provide light and spacious play areas. In this supportive environment, your child will be able to learn and develop through play and creativity. About the Role As a Nursery Assistant, you will support a holistic approach to the curriculum, helping to ensure the wellbeing, development and learning of all children in your care. You will work as part...

We are looking for an anthusiastic Tea Time Assistant for our Shenley Churh End Nursery.  Our lovely nursery building, in the heart of the old Shenley Church End village was formerly the primary school, and retains the character of the original Victorian architecture. The rooms have been sympathetically refurbished to provide light and spacious play areas. In this supportive environment, your child will be able to learn and develop through play and creativity. We offer full and part-time care for up to 48 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  This is a part time position, 12.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday 3.30-6pm Key responsibilities:  Supervising children  during tea time activities, ensuring their safety and well-being. Encouraging cooperation  and positive interactions among children. Monitoring children's behavior  and providing support as needed....

Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Mulberry Bear, Milton Keynes - Open University Campus If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Mulberry Bear Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment.   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. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas...

Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Westcroft Nursery, Milton Keynes If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Westcroft Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. 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...

Early Years Lead Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes Full time | Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Jubilee Wood Acorn Nursery . This is a full‑time, permanent role , ideal for a confident Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take on increased responsibility, support their team and continue developing their leadership skills while remaining hands‑on in practice. About the Role As an Early Years Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of your room, role modelling high‑quality early years practice and mentoring colleagues. Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Deputy Manager, you will help drive quality, consistency and positive outcomes for children, families and staff. This role provides a strong foundation for progression into senior leadership within...

Deputy Nursery Manager Acorn Early Years – New Bradwell Nursery - Full time position  📍 New Bradwell, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking a confident, passionate and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our leadership team at New Bradwell Nursery . This is a key leadership role for an early years professional who is committed to high‑quality practice, strong team development and excellent outcomes for children and families. Acorn at New Bradwell is a small and friendly nursery, situated in its own building within the grounds of New Bradwell School. It has its own enclosed playground and offers a range of fun and engaging activities, including Forest School for the Oaks children. We offer full and part-time care for up to 37 children from the age of four months to four years and are open from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  About the Role Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will support the effective...

Nursery Assistant Kents Hill Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Kents Hill Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Flecible on 5 days Mon-Fri or 4 days (10 hour shift) About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is...

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 inspirational Level 2 and 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our Ofsted "Outstanding" nursery in Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is currently being expanded with custom buildings which will enable us to offer a further 20 places. We offer full and part-time care for up to 60 children from the age of...

Join a team dedicated to putting children first. Acorn are a not for profit organisation focusing everything we do on the needs of our children. Our people, are our values, delivering the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches that we live by. You may need to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver or put on a show - so, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn. We have a number of Level 3 apprenticeship opportunities throughout our Acorn nurseries including Westcroft,  Rowans (Fullers Slade) and Kents Hill.  We are seeking very special individuals to join us.  Do you have: A love of the outdoors and working with natural resources Naturally nurturing, caring and compassionate qualities An interest in child development and how children learn At Acorn, our apprentices are an integral part of our nursery teams. You will hit the ground running in your Early Years...

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...

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...

We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant for our largest Nursery in Burton Latimer, The nursery is situated on a half-acre site next to the football club and sports field. It is purpose-built, featuring large and airy rooms with underfloor heating. Our facility includes spacious indoor areas and an extensive outdoor play space. Role: To support a holistic approach to the curriculum To ensure basic care needs of individual children are met To ensure a high level of well-being among children To have a good understanding of Acorn’s ethos, values, policies and procedures and that they are reflected in daily practice A good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures To assist in the smooth day to day running of your group To carry out  tasks requested   Responsibility To ensure the  interactions with children are high quality and based on individual need/stage of development To demonstrate...