282 jobs found in Bedford

Nursery Manager - Flitwick Day Nursery  Salary – Competitive 40 hours per week Are you a truly dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Manager with a heart for little ones? Flitwick Day Nursery is searching for an inspiring leader to join our vibrant team full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week! If you're passionate about nurturing child development, always put children's well-being first, and are fiercely committed to upholding exceptional nursery values and curriculum standards, then we want to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Quarterly bonus * earn an extra £3000 per annum! Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Referral Programme:  Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts:  75% off nursery fees for our team member’s as well as access to wider discount....

Nursery: Flitwick Day Nursery, 20 Steppingley Road,Flitwick, MK45 1AJ Salary:  £12.64 per hour Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All year round. Flitwick Day Nursery is excited to welcome a dedicated Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to our team on a full-time basis working 40 hours per week. The nursery is just a dew minutes from Woburn Centre Parcs, only a minute from Flitwick railway station and 9 minutes from Ampthill. Flitwick Day Nursery is perfectly located for your commute to Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Milton Keynes, London and surrounding areas. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!* Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing...

Manor Farm Day Nursery Level 3 Practitioner Monday to Friday- Mornings- 20-25 hours per week Salary: £13.01 per hour Why Join Us? £400 Qualification bonus - paid after 6 month Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.   Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. On-Site Parking / Free Parking Qualification Essential Manor Farm Day Nursery have the fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 Practitioner to join the Manor Farm family on a full time basis working 40 hours per week....

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling 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...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Team Leader (room-based) | 0-5 year olds. Location:  Cherry Trees Day Nursery | Cranfield |MK43 0ZU. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30. Salary:  £30,659.20-£33,030.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £14.74-£15.88 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 43-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave:   23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:   Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days...

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. Simplicity:...

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 Emberton Nursery.  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 outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children. This is a full time position 40 hours per week Between the hours of 07:15-18:30 Monday - Friday.    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...

                                             Senior Nursery Practitioner/3rd In charge We are looking for an experienced senior practitioner and 3rd in charge at our Emberton Day Nursery. 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 outdoor playscheme in school holidays, for school aged children.   This is a full time position, 40 hours per week between the hours of 07:30 - 18:15. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in your designated room/area           To oversee a holistic approach to the curriculum...

Rushden Day Nursery Level 2 Qualified Practitioner Salary:  £12.61 p/h Hours: 30 hours per week, 3 days per week Rushden Day Nursery is growing its team! Due to an increase in children, our rooms are expanding, and we’re seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team. If you’re passionate about early years care and education, we’d love to hear from you!   Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.   Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral...

Rushden Day Nursery Nursery Assistant – Unqualified Hours – 30 hours per week, 3 days per week Salary: £12.21 per hour Rushden Day Nursery are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join the team on a permanent basis. Our nursery is rated by Ofsted as GOOD   and we strive for this high quality every day, are you ready to join a team of high quality, knowledgeable practitioners to support our families and children?   Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave:  Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays  Discounts:  75% off nursery fees for our team member’s Wellbeing:  Confidential employee assistance helpline available  Development:  Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Duties and responsibilities*: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every...

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling 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...

Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader – Babies (0-18 months)  |   Full Time   |  40 Hours Per Week Salary: £28,267.20 per annum + £750 joining bonus + Qualification Bonus:  We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a  £400 Qualification Recognition bonus  to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries. Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential Acre Wood Day Nursery are looking for a Room Leader to come and join the Baby Room team working with our 0-18 month old children. Our baby room has up to 9 children per day and as a leader within our team you will be working alongside passionate, friendly and welcoming staff. Our Baby Room has a total of 3 members of who work with our children and families on a personal, bespoke basis ensuring all children can flourish and achieve in our care. What our parents say: “My...

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. Simplicity:...

If you are offerred an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We are looking for inspirational Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join the newest nursery in our group at our nursery in Stanwick. 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 own raised beds at the local allotment.  The role will be 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. 07:15-6:15 We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs...

Join Our Passionate Team of Flex Early Years Educators!   Join the Family First Flex Team and make a real difference every day! We're looking for passionate, energetic individuals who want to create safe, stimulating environments in our nurseries. Whether you're juggling 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...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Nursery. Acorn at Mulberry Bear is a 62 place day nursery within the Open University Campus 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. 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...

Join Our Passionate Team at The Childcare Hub – Where Every Day is an Adventure in Learning! Do you have SEN experience, are you nurturing and enthusiastic childcare professional ready to make a real difference in little lives? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Level 3 Practitioner to become part of our warm and welcoming team at  The Childcare Hub . £13.04 per hour   Hours: 30 hours - 3 days per week -  All year round Our large, welcoming setting cares for children from 3 months to 5 years old, offering a variety of enriching experiences that support their development at every stage. The children have access to our unique rooftop garden, complete with a pizza oven, where they can explore and engage in hands-on, creative activities. We believe in supporting our staff too, offering free lunch and a collaborative, nurturing atmosphere. If you are passionate about creating a dynamic, nature-inspired learning environment, we would love for you to be part 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 Hedgerows (Netherfield), Wolverton Mill, Westcroft, Rowans (Fullers Slade), Emberton and Cold Harbour (Bletchley). 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...

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. This is a full-time role, Monday - Friday between 7.30am -6.30pm. Duties To work as part of a team and acting 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...

We are looking for an anthusiastic Tea Time Assistant for our Wolverton Mill Nursery.  This is a part time position, 10 hours a week, Monday - Friday 16:00-18:00. 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. 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. Key responsibilities:  Supervising children  during tea time activities, ensuring their safety and well-being. Preparing and serving food  in a clean and hygienic manner. Encouraging cooperation  and positive interactions among children. Monitoring children's behavior  and providing support as needed. Maintaining a positive and...