618 jobs found in Aylesbury

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship / Manager – Stepping stones Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Stepping Stones Nursery School. Growing in Nature at Stepping Stones. At Stepping Stones Nursery in Amersham, every day is an adventure in learning. Surrounded by beautiful outdoor space, children have endless opportunities to run, play and connect with nature, building confidence, independence and a love of discovery. Inside, our bright and welcoming rooms are thoughtfully arranged to inspire imagination, encourage communication and develop essential early skills. From role play corners to sensory exploration areas, each space is designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Our dedicated team, many with over a decade of childcare experience, provides nurturing high quality care tailored to each child’s needs....

Deputy Manager (Full time 4/4.5/5 full days per week) Priory Day Nursery are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to support the manager in overseeing our childcare facility. The ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for early childhood education. As the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, while also managing staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. To work under the direction of the manager and deputise for him/her as and when required To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five years To provide high standards of care and early learning- to include the monitoring and review of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment...

Early Years Practitioner (Full-Time 40 hours per week, all year round) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years educator?  Join our well-established team in High Wycombe (Handy Cross) and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Early Years Educator Essential Criteria: Full & Relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years Qualification Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary level 2: £26,104 - £26,728 Salary Level 3: £26,832 - £29,120 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our High Wycombe setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community....

Nursery Room Leader We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in High Wycombe (Handy Cross) and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £29,328 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our High Wycombe setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community.  Celebrating its 6th birthday in 2025, the nursery was lovingly transformed into a vibrant early year setting by our founders, Olivia and Tim. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens,...

Nursery Lunch Cover We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated Lunchtime Nursery Practitioner? Join our well-established team in High Wycombe and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years. Position: Nursery Lunch Cover Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm (15 hours a week) Monday to Friday, all year round Hourly Rate: £12.30 - £12.90 (dependant on if level 2/3 qualified) Experience / Qualifications - What you will bring to the role: Essential criteria Current Food Hygiene certificate. Experience of working with young children. Good communication skills. Commitment to equal opportunities Commitment to working with young children and families. Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective relationships. Desirable criteria Current first aid certificate Relevant...

Flexible Nursery Practitioner / Bank Worker We Are Recruiting: Are you an enthusiastic and dependable Nursery Practitioner looking for a role that offers flexibility to suit your busy lifestyle? A Bank (zero hours) position with us could be the perfect fit! Join our Hungry Caterpillar Bank Team and enjoy the freedom of flexible working, while making a real difference in the lives of young children. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! Position: Flexible Nursery Practitioner / Bank Worker Hours: 8am-1pm / 1pm-6pm / 8am-6pm,  Monday to Friday (To suit your availability)  Hourly Rate for Unqualified: £10.50 - £12.50 (£11.76 – 14.00 inc rolled up holiday pay) Hourly Rate for Level 2 Qualified: £12.55 - £12.85 (£14.00 – 14.40 inc rolled up holiday pay) Hourly Rate for Level 3 Qualified: £13.15 - £14.00 (£14.72 – 15.68 inc rolled up holiday pay) About Our Nurseries:...

Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship (Full-Time 40 hours per week, all year round) We Are Recruiting: Do you aspire to be a dedicated and passionate early years educator?  Join our well-established team in High Wycombe (Handy Cross) and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Level 3 Early Years Apprenticeship Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 18-month apprenticeship contract with potentially a permanent contract once qualified.      Unqualified Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3: £16,640 Salary Increase after 12 months: National Minimum Wage until qualification is achieved, at which point you will move on to our pay scales for qualification level   Qualified Level 2 Apprentice Salary working towards a Level 3 : £26,104 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.30 pm Why Choose Our Apprenticeship...

FULL TIME NURSERY PRACTITIONER  Priory Day Nursery is a vibrant, busy, 'Good' rated nursery in High Wycombe and caters for 45 children between Three months and Five years old. We seek a qualified Level 2 or 3 nursery practitioner with good experience working in early years, 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...

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   We're looking for dedicated, energetic Early Years Educators holding a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education. Whether you're balancing studies, managing childcare, or re-entering the workforce, our internal bank roles offer the perfect mix of flexibility, support, and growth.  Why Choose Family First Flex?  Since 2019, Family First has been dedicated to becoming the UK's leading childcare provider by placing families - children, parents, and colleagues - at the heart of everything we do. Starting with four nurseries in London, we now operate over 100 locations nationwide. We deliver exceptional, child-centred care and education while nurturing a supportive environment where our teams can thrive.  What You’ll Love About Us:  Flexibility: Take control of your work schedule by customising your shift patterns to fit your lifestyle....

Nursery Cook prepares nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for children aged 0-5, ensuring all dietary, allergy, and cultural requirements are met. Responsibilities include maintaining high food hygiene standards (HACCP), managing kitchen stock, ordering supplies, and cleaning to  Environmental Health  standards. They often work 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday, and need a  Food Hygiene Certificate .    Key Responsibilities: Menu Planning & Cooking:  Preparing breakfast, lunch, and snacks, ensuring meals are appealing and nutritious for young children. Dietary Needs:  Managing special dietary requirements, including allergies, intolerances, and religious/cultural preferences. Health & Safety:  Maintaining a hygienic kitchen, including cleaning equipment, recording food temperatures, and following  Health & Safety regulations . Stock Management:  Ordering food and supplies, maintaining inventory, and rotating stock to reduce waste. Compliance:  Ensuring...

Skills Bootcamp Early Years – Bicester, Oxfordshire Introduction to Childcare Our Introduction to Childcare Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 6 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away.  We will even throw in an Amazon voucher for you upon completion of your Skills Bootcamp! About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 6 week programme consisting of live online group learning, 1-1...

Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Steeple Aston Pre-School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Steeple Aston Pre-School . A little bit about about Steeple Aston Pre-school Creative area, main room This area is fully accessible to the children where they can select materials and items from the drawers. Using their own skills which they acquire to be imaginative and creative, using their own self-expression. It helps them emotionally and socially, developing their cognitive, speaking and listening capabilities which is a vital part of their childhood and development. Computer area and the main room The main room is where the computer is located. The computer maybe on for a short period of time in the morning as one of the activities the children can select to use it if they wish. Music basket, main room...

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join one of our nurseries in Milton Keynes, we have vacancies at a number of our Nurseries within Milton Keynes at the following sites:  Castlethorpe Bletchley Emberton Kents Hill The Open University campus Wolverton Mill Please let us know which nursery you are interetsted in. We may have a discusion with you regarding location based on your sutiability and experience. To see our locations, go to: https://www.acornearlyyears.org.uk/Pages/Category/find-a-nursery Ideally, the role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Part time may be considered. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery in Stony Stratford Situated on the site of Elizabeth House, in Vicarage Road, Stony Stratford. Our nursery provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community, in a building which has been completely refurbished and extended, with two spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to three outdoor play areas. We offer full and part-time care for up to 40 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 full time position of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between teh hours of 07.15 - 18.30. 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...

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners for our Nursery situated on the Open University Campus, Mulberry Bear. 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. We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK. The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email:...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery within the Open University Campus, Mulberry Bear.  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 of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between teh hours of 07.15 - 18.30. 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...

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;...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Early Years Practitioner for our Wolverton Mill Nursery.  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.  Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery in Wolverton Mill. 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.  Wolverton Mill offers full and part time care for up to 84 children from the ages of 4 months to 4 years, and we are open from 7:30am – 6pm Monday to Friday all year round. This is a full time position of 40 hours per week Monday-Friday between the hours of 07.15 - 18.30. 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...

 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...