136 nursery lead practitioner jobs found

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;...

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;...

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;...

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 a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall .  Our unique, farm-inspired environments encourage children to explore, learn, and thrive . What We Offer Pay above National Living Wage Annual salary reviews Five-year loyalty pay increase Discounted childcare Funded CPD and career progression Pension scheme Flexible working options Employee benefits and discounts Generous holiday allowance Team events and wellbeing support Employee reward scheme recognising loyalty and achievements Your Role Plan and lead engaging Forest School sessions, encouraging outdoor exploration and learning Support children through hands-on, nature-based activities that promote curiosity and independence Create...

NURSERY ROOM LEADER DAISY FAYS CARNON DOWNS Location: Daisy Fays, Carnon Downs, Truro TR3 6JG More about Daisy Fays Carnon Downs 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 nurturing environments where children flourish and careers thrive. About Daisy Fays Carnon Downs Established in 2011 as our very first nursery, Carnon Downs marks the beginning of the Daisy Fays journey. Conveniently located between Truro and Falmouth, near the King Harry Ferry and the Royal Cornwall Hospital, this well-established setting is surrounded by charming villages and beautiful countryside. Known for its warm, family-focused atmosphere and strong relationships with local families, Carnon Downs offers an opportunity to lead within a close-knit and...

Level 2  Childcare Apprenticeship – Winton House Private Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level ? Childcare Apprenticeship / Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Winton House Private Day Nursery, Cheltenham . At Winton House Day Nursery, we aim to provide quality childcare and preschool education for children from birth to 5 years, with an emphasis on learning through play, set in a beautiful, homely environment. Winton House Day Nursery provides a safe, caring environment for children, run by qualified, experienced staff. The nursery is set in a beautiful home close to Hatherley Park, with bright, airy, well-equipped playrooms, and benefits from having a lovely safe, large garden. We provide a carefully planned and structured environment, full of opportunities for children to experiment and initiate their own learning activities, at their own pace. Each...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Wolverton Mill Nursery  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 Wolverton Mill 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 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. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child....

Forest Educator – Outdoor Adventures!  Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for warm, dedicated educators to join our nurturing team to bring the magic of outdoor learning to life in our Truro Forest. Must have a valid level 3 childhood and education qualification. Must be prepared to work in the forest everyday. Must have a driving licence.  As an Outdoor Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children in our own amazing forest near Truro Be a positive role model every single day Communicate with kindness and professionalism Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion our nursery’s values with families and visitors Follow best practice and keep your DBS certificate up to date Speak up—whether it’s to celebrate great practice or raise a concern...

We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team in the Toddler Room at this lovely nursery in Vauxhall. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Room Leader or an Early Years Practitioner looking to make the next steps in their early years career. This is a permanent role to work full time (36-40 hours per week) with a salary of up to £34k per annum. As a Toddler Room Leader, you will: Lead a team of practitioners within the Toddler Room Be a key person to a small group of children and build positive relationships with their families Plan and create engaging and age-appropriate activities Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times Help prepare toddlers for the transition into the Preschool Room Observe, assess and report on children's growth and progress, ensuring they reach their developmental targets It is essential for this role that you hold a full and relevant Level 3 (or equivalent/higher) qualification in Early Years or...

--- 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 are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 or above Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our day nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives. Main Responsibilities: · Doing the invaluable job of using the EYFS...

--- 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 are seeking fun, kind, and caring Level 3 or above Practitioners with a genuine passion for Early Years to join our day nursery. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Kinderland Day Nurseries are a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. At Kinderland we create an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives. Main Responsibilities: · Doing the invaluable job of using the EYFS...

Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner  – Brambles Outdoor Group - Cholderton Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner at Brambles Outdoor Group - Cholderton, Salisbury . Brambles Cholderton is set in the Wiltshire countryside, and our unique setting is situated right next the popular Choldertonrare breeds farm. At Cholderton Brambles we take inspiration from Forest School ethos where we passionately believe children learn and thrive from being surrounded by nature’s abundance. We are located next door to Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm Healthy morning snacks are prepared on the fire, children take part in preparation, and we cook vegetables from our own vegetable garden which the children have grown Our unique setting has a wildlife pond, and we are surrounded by large trees. ​We have a yurt with a log burner in each garden as well a...

Room Leader Full time hours, Monday to Friday Priory Day Nursery caters for 45 children between Three months and Five years old. We seek a qualified nursery practitioner with good experience working in early years, to lead a room and who can contribute to the high quality caring environment we provide. You will: Have good understanding of the EYFS framework along with the development matters guidance to be able to carry out observations, assessment and planning of a high standard to ensure the children in our care are having their individual needs met. Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. Operate a key persons system and liaise with parents, carers and senior staff Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the age range you are working with and each individual child's needs and...

🌟Maternity Leave Cover for Nursery Manager – Exciting opportunity to manage an Outstanding nursery!  🌟 Naturally Learning | Level 3+ Qualified Maternity Cover – Nursery Manager (Falmouth) In this role, you’ll lead with vision, support an experienced team, and ensure our children receive the very best start in life. You’ll champion outstanding practice, drive quality, and create an environment where both children and staff thrive. What We’re Looking For: ✔ Level 3 or above Early Years qualification ✔ Proven management or senior leadership experience in an early years setting ✔ Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding ✔ Ability to lead with confidence, empathy, and positivity ✔ Full-time role – minimum 40 hours per week ✔ Passion for building strong relationships with children, families, and staff If you're ready to make an impact and lead with heart during this maternity cover period, we’d love to hear from you.   Benefits...

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursery and Pre-School Lead Practitioner at Edith Weston Academy , we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.   We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner (Level 3+) to join our team as a Lead within our provision. This vacancy is a full-time post. We also have a Wrap Around Care Lead position available should you wish to combine the two positions.   We are looking for someone who can: ·        Plan and deliver an exciting environment with an engaging provision to enthuse our early learners.   ·        Foster a positive and inclusive culture that promotes well-being and strong early foundations to support future academic excellence ·        Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their learning journey ·        Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources ·        Build strong...

Excellent opportunity for a hardworking Early Years Nursery Practitioner in Hillingdon - permanent position to start ASAP at this warm and welcoming nursery.    With career development and progression opportunities, including Room Lead roles, this is a great place to work for any Nursery Practitioner looking to take the next steps in their early years career!     Benefits include:  Further training and qualifications, funded by the nursery  28 days holiday, plus extra for each year of service and your birthday off  Free staff parking  Supportive management  Focus on wellbeing  Staff discount on childcare  Bonuses throughout the year  Regular pay rises  Sociable team - with regular team building activities and social events  This is a full time and permanent role to work Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Nursery Practitioner it is essential that you hold a relevant Level 3/equivalent (or higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare and have experience...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes - Fishermead  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 Jubilee Wood 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. The nursery is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. We offer full and part-time care for up to 82 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.     About the Role Working closely with the Nursery...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Emberton Nursery, 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 Emberton 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. 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...

Early Years Room Leader – Pre‑Toddler Shooting Stars Nursery – Bromsgrove, B61 0AE £15.30 per hour | £31,824 per annum Full‑time | 40 hours per week Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays Lead With Confidence in the Crucial Early Years Are you an experienced Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner who thrives on leading teams, shaping practice and delivering exceptional care for our youngest children? At Shooting Stars Nursery Bromsgrove , we’re looking for a skilled and confident Pre‑Toddler Room Leader to take ownership of a well‑established room, guiding children through this vital stage of development while mentoring and inspiring a dedicated team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who understands the complexity of early development, values high standards and enjoys combining leadership responsibility with hands‑on practice. The Role As Pre‑Toddler Room Leader , you’ll be...

Looking to further your Early Years Career? Look no further! We are currently looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to start ASAP at this lovely nursery in Acton, West London. This is a permanent role to work full time, Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Practitioner you will be supported by a management team who truly cares about every member of staff, with a real focus on staff wellbeing. Benefits also include career progression, fully funded further training, team social events, discounted childcare, and a competitive salary with regular pay rises. As an Early Years Practitioner you will be a key worker, observing your key children's progress and development and planning next steps. You will plan and lead activities and supervise learning through play, and it is important that you have strong communication skills as you will liaise with parents and carers to discuss their child's progress. It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification...