490 jobs found in Stratford-upon-Avon

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Join Our Outstanding Team!  Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner with a positive, upbeat attitude and a genuine love for helping children grow and thrive? If you see the glass as half full, love watching little ones develop into confident young people, and want to be part of something truly special – we’d love to hear from you! About Us We’re an outstanding setting that does things differently from most nurseries. Our approach is flexible, responsive, and focused entirely on the needs of our children. We adapt and evolve to ensure every child’s journey is supported by our comprehensive, embedded curriculum, which sets clear milestones and goals across all rooms. We pride ourselves on being a home-from-home, with spacious, well-organised rooms and a cosy, nurturing environment. Every week, our children enjoy exciting outings and activities that extend their learning beyond the classroom. About the Role We’re...

Opportunity to Start Your Career in Early Years!  Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week Salary: Competitive – Earn while you learn! Are you passionate about working with young children? Looking to start a rewarding career in early years but don’t have a qualification yet? We’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! Join our outstanding nursery provision, where children thrive and so do our staff. We’re not your typical nursery – our setting is unique, spacious, and full of heart. With large, roomy rooms, a nurturing and inclusive approach, and a fantastic behaviour management policy, we create an environment where both children and practitioners are supported to shine. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a fresh opportunity, we’re ready to welcome someone with a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a genuine love for working with children. Minimum 30 hours per week – with flexibility for the right person. Come and be part of something special – where...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Tweenies Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship  at Tweenies Day Nursery, Evesham . Childcare isn't the easiest thing to arrange, so let us take that stress away from you. Tweenies Day Nursery has been a leading nursery school in Evesham since 1986. We aim to make your child's experience of nursery a fun and exciting one in which they can build confidence in themselves and their individual abilities by learning through play. We have three rooms – ages 3 months - preschool room helps your child (36 months to 5 years)  We pride ourselves on having a very low staff turnover and this reflects in how happy and settled the children are when they are here. They are more comfortable when the same faces are there each day to greet them. We have a bright two-story building which is perfect learning...

QUALIFIED EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONERS REQUIRED We are Grow Learn Play Project CIC. We are looking for a qualified person to join our team. We pride ourselves on a lively, fun environment to work in and are committed to staff training and where possible, progression with our organisation.  We run a nursery and community support program from our base in Banbury. We care for children aged 0-pre-school across our setting and school age to 11 in our playscheme. We are a not for profit organisation meaning that we reinvest any profits arising from the nursery back into our provision, staff training and support and growing our organisation. We operate well maintained and resourced rooms plus extensive gardens with allotment, forest school, sand pits and play equipment and outdoor classrooms encouraging a wide range of activities and experiences. We have videos on our website www.glpp.uk that will give you a virtual walkaround.  We are currently looking for an experienced and Level...

Early Years Room Leader Shooting Stars Nurseries – Bromsgrove (B61 0AE) £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum) Full Time | 40 hours per week | Permanent Monday-Friday | 7:30am-6:00pm All-year-round setting | Closed on bank holidays Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Are you an experienced Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, or ambitious Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove is looking for an enthusiastic and confident Room Leader to join our leadership team. Depending on your experience and strengths, you will have the opportunity to lead either our Pre-Toddler or Pre-School room, supporting children through some of the most important stages of their early development. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a well-established room, inspire a team of practitioners, and help deliver exceptional care and education within a supportive nursery environment where...

🌟 Key Practitioner – Mini VIP’s Nursery & Day-care, Winchcombe Level 2/3 Qualified | Full‑time or Part‑time | Immediate Start Available Can you see the magic of a muddy puddle ? Do you see a stick or a wand ? A sock or a puppet ? A box or a boat ? Do children fill you with awe and wonder ? If you’re passionate about helping children learn through curiosity, imagination and play, Mini VIP’s might have the perfect opportunity for you. 🌈 About Mini VIP’s Mini VIP’s Nursery & Day-care is a family‑run, friendly and thriving setting in the beautiful Cotswold town of Winchcombe. We provide high‑quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 12 years , operating all year round from 7:30am–6:00pm , closed only on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period . We have recently expanded, with: 🌿 A new standalone Pre-School with large play areas 🌲 Our own Forest School 👶 A new Tweenies (1–2 years) room ,...

🌟 Key Practitioner – Mini VIP’s Nursery & Daycare, Winchcombe Level 2/3 Qualified | Full‑time or Part‑time / Bank Staff / Temp to Perm | Immediate Start Available Can you see the magic of a muddy puddle ? Do you see a stick or a wand ? A sock or a puppet ? A box or a boat ? Do children fill you with awe and wonder ? If you’re passionate about helping children learn through curiosity, imagination and play, Mini VIP’s might have the perfect opportunity for you. 🌈 About Mini VIP’s Mini VIP’s Nursery & Daycare is a family‑run, friendly and thriving setting in Winchcombe. We provide high‑quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 12 years , operating all year round from 7:30am–6:00pm , closed only on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period . We have recently expanded, with: 🌿 A new standalone Pre-School with large play areas 🌲 Our own Forest School 👶 A new Tweenies (1–2 years) room ,...

Level 3 Nursery Nurse Practitioner Shooting Stars Nurseries – Worcester (WR1 3JR) Hours: Full Time – 40 Hours per Week (5 Days),  Part-Time Working Patterns May Be Considered Salary: £14.10 per hour  Opening Hours:  Monday to Friday 7:30am–6:00pm All-Year-Round Nursery | Closed on Bank Holidays Join Our Friendly and Supportive Early Years Team Shooting Stars Nursery in Worcester is seeking a passionate and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to join our dedicated team. We are ideally looking for someone who can work full time, 40 hours per week across 5 days , however we understand the importance of flexibility and would be happy to discuss part-time working patterns for the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who is committed to providing exceptional childcare and education, supporting children to learn, develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. About the Role...

Senior Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ) £14.60 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Monday-Friday | All Year Round |  Bank Holidays Off 50% Childcare Discount Ready to Progress Your Early Years Career? Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, support and inspire colleagues, and take a step towards a future Room Leader position? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join the friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the room, working closely with the Room Leader to deliver outstanding childcare and early education while helping to maintain high standards throughout the nursery.  What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you will:...

35hr/ week Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively?  WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery apprentice to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive nursery school based in Birmingham  The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before or around children  .  You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training provider. 3. To seek support from members of the team to...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Nursery Officer (Third in Charge) to join our team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day leadership of the nursery. From being a fairy godmother one day to a firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, supporting the delivery of outstanding care, education and safeguarding while leading by example and inspiring your colleagues. Duties and Responsibilities To support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, assuming responsibility in their absence where required. To lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners, promoting high standards of practice and positive professional...

Great opportunity for an Early Years Educator to start a new role at a welcoming and bright nursery in Kingsbury, NW London!           This is a full time and permanent role to work Monday-Friday for an Early Years Educator who holds a Level 2/3 (or above) qualification in Early Years or Childcare and has prior experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.        This is an amazing nursery with great resources and a very supportive management team who genuinely value each member of staff. With chances for bonuses to be paid throughout the year and opportunity for career development and further training, this is a great place for any Early Years Educator to work!            Working as an Early Years Educator, you will be:     Leading activities which stimulate children's imagination and creativity Encouraging development through interactive play    Following the EYFS curriculum to assist with early reading and early maths skills development    Supporting children's...

Baby Room Leader (Maternity Cover) Shooting Stars Nurseries – Stourbridge, DY8 1TT Stourbridge, West Midlands £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum) Full Time – 40 hours per week |  From Mid September 2026 Monday to Friday | All Year Round Potential Permanent Opportunity Available Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference Shooting Stars Nurseries is seeking an experienced and passionate Baby Room Leader to join our friendly team at our well-established nursery in Stourbridge on a maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner looking to lead a baby room and make a real difference during the most important stage of a child's development. You'll be responsible for creating a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for our youngest children, leading a team of practitioners and ensuring exceptional standards of care, learning and...

Early Years Educator Shooting Stars Nursery – Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1AD £14.10 per hour | Full-Time (40 hours per week) Part-time applications may also be considered Monday to Friday | Between 7:30am and 6:00pm Open all year round | Closed on bank holidays Help Shape Children's Early Learning Journey Shooting Stars Nursery in Hinckley is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our experienced team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys nurturing young children, creating engaging learning opportunities and contributing to a positive nursery environment. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality childcare and education within a friendly, supportive setting where both children and team members are encouraged to flourish. If you are looking for a role where your skills and commitment are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing In this role, you'll support children's...

Job title: early Years Practitioner    Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Contribute a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Give support to other team members throughout the nursery 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 To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure To contribute to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members To keep records of...

Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...

Please click to see the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information _________________ Working with young children has always been a rewarding and engaging profession. Demand for childcare practitioners has never been higher and so it is a great time to explore a career with Willow Cottage Nurseries. Practitioners with their Level 2 qualification will earn £25,781 per year whilst studying for their Level 3! As an unqualified early years practitioner studying towards your level 2 apprenticeship you will join a passionate and professional team of qualified educators. You will learn to plan and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs. This is achieved by striving to meet every child’s individual needs and ensuring they are cared for in a safe, stable and stimulating environment. An apprenticeship with Willow Cottage will give you an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment whist also earning an excellent salary with great...

Nursery Manager (Early Years) | £41,760 + Bonus | Tettenhall, Wolverhampton Location: Tettenhall, Wolverhampton WV3 9PE Salary: £41,760 per annum + Manager Bonus Scheme Contract: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) Start Date: August/September 2026 Experienced Nursery Leader Ready for Your Next Challenge? Are you an experienced Nursery Manager looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Or perhaps you're a successful Deputy Nursery Manager ready to progress into a Nursery Manager position? Shooting Stars Nurseries is seeking an ambitious, passionate and inspiring leader to take the helm at our beautifully refurbished Tettenhall Nursery & Preschool. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a well-established nursery caring for up to 85 children across four age-specific rooms, supported by an experienced team and an award-winning nursery group that is committed to quality, professional development and career progression. As Nursery Manager,...

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....

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a fairy godmother one day to firefighter the next, no two days are ever the same.  For this role, you will need a Level 3 qualification in childcare, be dedicated to your career progression and have the understanding that all children are unique and how their achievements should be celebrated whilst they are made to feel cherished and well cared for. Duties To lead a team and act as key worker for a group of children –observing, recording and assessing their progress and development through the use of observations supported with photographic evidence; To develop high quality interactions with children, to build on and extend their thinking and learning; To plan, prepare and deliver a wide range of play experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional development;...