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We are looking for an inspirational Nursery Chef, with a minimum of Level 2 Food Hygiene, to join our Acorn Nursery at our nursery in Emberton. The nursery is set in a small village just outside Newport Pagnell. Children take regular walks to local park and around the village. They are also able to benefit from the nursery’s Outdoor Learning Centre. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit....

Are you interested in joining Acorn’s board of trustees? We’re looking for someone who wants to make a real difference. If you’re passionate about social impact and excited by the idea of helping to shape the future of a vibrant, friendly charitable social enterprise, we’d love to hear from you. Who are Acorn Early Years? Acorn Early Years is a charitable social enterprise providing high‑quality childcare and early education across day nurseries, forest schools, out‑of‑school clubs, and specialist early years catering and training services. We are continuing to grow, despite the challenges facing the early years sector, and now operate 18 nurseries with just over 500 employees. What are we looking for? We’re seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our welcoming team of voluntary trustees. We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and we warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds,...

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 Deputy Manager role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Manager to join our management team at our Hedgerows Nursery in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position, initially covering maternity leave. Further discussions regarding vacancies will take place at the end of the maternity leave.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in leading a high-quality, child-centred provision. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, role-modelling excellent practice and supporting the team to deliver outstanding care and education. You will take a lead on operational standards, staff development, safeguarding, and creating a warm, inclusive environment where children...