42 jobs found in Peterborough

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 ideally hold a Level 2 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 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 experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and...

At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for a strong Deputy Nursery Manager 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. We are looking for a passionate and inspiring early years professional to support the leadership of our nursery and make a real difference in children’s early years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting teams, leading by example and helping to create inspiring learning environments where both children and staff flourish. As a key member of the leadership team, you will: ✨ Support the Nursery Manager in leading, motivating and developing a dedicated team ✨ Lead by example, creating a positive, collaborative environment where staff feel valued and inspired ✨ Assist with recruitment, inductions, staff development and supervisions ✨ Step up to lead the nursery in the...

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 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 experiences that promotes children’s physical, intellectual and emotional...

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;...

We are looking for a Bank Nursery Assistant for our largest Nursery in Burton Latimer, The nursery is situated on a half-acre site next to the football club and sports field. It is purpose-built, featuring large and airy rooms with underfloor heating. Our facility includes spacious indoor areas and an extensive outdoor play space. 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 demonstrate...

Are you a caring, energetic, and imaginative individual passionate about early childhood education? We're looking for an Early Years Practitioner/ Nursery Practitioner to join our Ofsted OUTSTANDING team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our young children, reminding you of why you chose childcare. Landbeach is situated just outside of Cambridge What you’ll do: Greet children each day with a warm, kind smile that makes them feel loved and welcomed. Be always ready to build a fully functional space rocket from a kitchen roll tube, 2 elastic bands, and a handful of pipe cleaners. Share songs, stories, and creative activities that everyone will enjoy (being in tune is optional, but knowing Frozen lyrics is a plus!). Navigate a classroom that sometimes looks like a hurricane just hit—and do it with calm and grace. Multitask like a pro, reading stories, answering questions, and explaining how the world works (sometimes all at once). Encourage independence, even...

We are looking for an enthusastic and passionate Nursery Assistant to join our Sharnbrook Nursery in Bedford.  Located within the picturesque grounds of Colworth Science Park in Sharnbrook, our nursery has ample space for children to explore, discover and investigate their local surroundings, which lends itself to providing opportunities such as tree climbing and large open spaces for the children to explore.  The play space within the nursery offers a light, large area with a wide range of natural resources to allow children to learn through first hand experiences.  Children have opportunity to free flow between the inside and outside throughout the day, with a variety of activities and resources available to extend individual children’s learning.   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...

Deputy Room Leader – Baby Room Colourbox Montessori School – Newmarket At Colourbox Montessori School, we know that the  very beginning matters most. Our Baby Room is a place of  calm, connection, and care,  where every interaction shapes a child’s sense of trust, security, and belonging. We are looking for a  Level 3 Qualified Deputy Room Leader  to support the leadership of our Baby Room at Newmarket. Someone who is not only nurturing and attentive, but  confident, organised, and ready to lead by example. The Role As Deputy Room Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the  highest standards of care and practice  for our youngest children. You will: Support the Room Leader in the  day-to-day running  of the Baby Room Take shared responsibility for  planning, routines, and environment set-up Lead by example in delivering  responsive, attentive care  to babies Build strong, trusting relationships with  families , offering...

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Colourbox Montessori School – Red Lodge At Colourbox Montessori School, we don’t just offer childcare… we create environments where children  become who they are meant to be. We are looking for a  Level 3 Qualified Practitioner  to join our  Red Lodge team...  someone who brings energy, curiosity, and a genuine passion for early childhood education. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a setting where  Montessori meets Forest School , where learning flows between indoors and outdoors, and where  every day is intentional, calm, and full of discovery. The Role You’ll be at the heart of the children’s experience: guiding, observing, and supporting their development through purposeful play and carefully prepared environments. You will: Take ownership of a  key group , deeply understanding each child’s development and next steps Create and maintain a  beautiful, engaging environment  that invites...

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. THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION COVERING MATERNITY LEAVE. 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...

If you are offered an EYP role, you will received 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 our nursery in Emberton. 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. The role will be 40 hours per week, 4 days a week. 07:15-6:15.  We are looking for someone who enjoys being outdoors as this role is based within our Nature Kindergarten.  We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford...

Purpose of the Role A Nursery Practitioner (also called an Early Years Practitioner) is responsible for supporting the learning, development, and well‑being of children from birth to five years old. The role ensures children are cared for in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment, while following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Key Responsibilities Child Development & Care Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care. Plan and deliver age‑appropriate activities that encourage learning through play. Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, sharing updates with parents/carers. Support children with personal care routines (feeding, toileting, hygiene). Environment & Safety Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment. Ensure all safeguarding, health, and safety policies are followed. Be aware of and respond to...

Play Aloud Pirton, is based near Hitchin. Due to numbers increasing we are looking for a new qualified member of staff to join our team.  We require a qualified member of staff . Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday  2.50-5.30 and Friday 2.50-6.00 and holiday hours to be discussed .    Benefits Training  Uniform  

Senior Forest School Leader £21,840 - £25,480 per annum (£12-£15/hr) We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic Level 3 qualified forest school leader that will be able, to inspire children of all ages to engage in memorable and educational outdoor experiences and use imagination and creativity to plan and deliver a wide range of different sessions. These sessions could be planned and delivered independently or as part of a team, and could include Acorn nursery sessions, holiday club sessions, external nursery & school sessions, family sessions, home-educated sessions, parent-toddler sessions, bushcraft sessions, and special educational needs sessions.  Ideally working 35 hours per week there will be flexible working hours that may vary across the seasons with a significant amount of work required in Holiday Periods. Occasional weekend work will be required, usually to deliver family sessions or birthday parties, but this will occur no...

 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 Westcroft Nursery.  Acorn at Westcroft is situated in the Westcroft District Centre, and is adjacent to our training centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has three outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. Acorn places a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning, and the children will be outdoors at some point every day, whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions. These exciting educational experiences are suitable for pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained forest school leaders and offer an innovative approach to outdoor play. We are very fortunate to have Howe...

Part-Time Lunchtime Assistant 20 hours per week | Monday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is currently being expanded with custom buildings which will enable us to offer a further 20 places. We offer full and part-time care for up to 60 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. About the Role As a Lunchtime Assistant, you will play an important role...

Nursery Assistant Kents Hill Nursery  We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Kents Hill Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Flecible on 5 days Mon-Fri or 4 days (10 hour shift) About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be accessed from each of the rooms; this gives the children the opportunity to free-flow indoors and outdoors to access a full range of activities. The nursery have pet chickens who roam freely in part of the garden throughout the day, enabling the children to collect eggs and then take turns to take eggs home. The Nursery is...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Kents Hill is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be...

Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge 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 – Castlethorpe Nursery 📍 Castlethorpe, Milton Keynes Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely, converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 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....

Nursery Assistant Full-time and Part-time opportunities available 📍 Hedgerows Nursery - Netherfield We are looking for a Nursery Assistant to join our dedicated team at Hedgerows Nursery . This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting high-quality early years care in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. Flecible on 5 days Mon-Fri or 4 days (10 hour shift) About Hedgerows Acorn at Hedgerows is a 43 place day nursery in Netherfield, Milton Keynes. Attached to the Hedgerows family centre, the nursery transferred to us from Milton Keynes Council and offers fully-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. All Acorn nurseries are closed for all bank holidays, between Christmas and new year, plus our...