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Ethos Education
02 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Area Manager
£45,000 - £50,000 yearly
Ethos Education Wimbledon Park, Home Park Road, London, UK
Nursery Area Manager with managerial experience needed ASAP for this group of nurseries in Wimbledon Park! As an Area Manager, you will be working across 3 nursery settings to support the staff at each, and be flexible to step in when needed (as Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager etc in urgent situations). You will also be the SENCO and DSL for all 3 settings and it is essential that you are trained in both. This is initially a 1 year fixed maternity cover contract to start ASAP, and there will be the potential for further opportunities beyond this. This is a full time role to work 30-40 hours per week, with the salary ranging from £45k-£50k per annum. It is essential for this Area Manager position that you have either 2+ years of experience in a managerial role with operations in a nursery setting, or at least 5 years experience as a Nursery Manager in a high functioning setting. It is also required that you have experience with Ofsted and good IT skills. An Early Years degree...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Area/Regional Manager
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
26 Mar, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager
£31,200 - £33,280 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for a strong 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 Nursery Leader to join our team and make a real difference in children’s early years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on leading teams, creating inspiring learning environments and ensuring every child receives the very best start in life. As a key leader within the nursery, you will: ✨ Lead, motivate and support a dedicated team of early years professionals ✨ Create a positive, collaborative environment where staff feel valued and inspired ✨ Oversee recruitment, staff development and meaningful supervisions ✨ Ensure the nursery provides a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all children ✨ Support high-quality curriculum...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Area/Regional Manager Nursery Manager Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Mar, 2026
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£15.00 - £15.80 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
 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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn Day Nursery Deanshanger
Room Leader/Team Leader
Escrick Preschool
04 Mar, 2026
Full time
Early Years Prectitioner
£1,358 monthly
Escrick Preschool
  Escrick Preschool, Escrick Village Hall, Main Street, Escrick, York YO19 6LQ Escrick Pre-school Early Years Practitioner – 5 days per week or possible job share Job title: Early Years Level 2 or 3 Practitioner  Responsible to: Preschool Manager and Chair of management committee Responsible for: All Pre-school children, staff and setting. Escrick Pre-school is a small term time only , charity run (not for profit) setting located in the quiet village of Escrick situated within the Village Hall with our very own dedicated Pre-school room and enclosed outdoor area. We are a small nurturing team of just four Early Years Practitioners and a fantastic committee of parents who feel very proud of the special little Pre-school we run. We care for children between the ages of two to four years of age and we like to have a high staff ratio to ensure we can provide high quality care to our young children. Due to a change of staff...
Nursery Name:
Escrick Preschool
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Park View Ltd
05 Feb, 2026
Full time
Nursery Trainee Practitioner
£22,000 - £26,000 yearly
Park View Ltd Woodstock OX20, UK
Job title:  Trainee Early Years Practitioner    Purpose of post is to learn the below skills 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 Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop. Work towards a full qualification and qualify   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...
Nursery Name:
Park View Childcare (Woodstock) Ltd
Shoots
12 Jan, 2026
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots London Borough of Ealing, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Jolly Tots Day Nursery (Nursery Manager role) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Jolly Tots Day Nursery. Welcome to Jolly Tots Day Nursery, a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and at home. We provide high-quality care in a calm and welcoming setting, supporting each child with the same love, patience, and attention a parent would give their own. Our dedicated team builds strong, trusting relationships with children and families, ensuring every child feels secure and confident. We recognise each child as an individual and support their development through play, exploration, and positive interactions. At our nursery, we are proud to offer a caring, home-from-home environment where children are nurtured, encouraged, and supported to...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Loveland Daycare
26 Dec, 2025
Full time
Nursery Manager
£30 - £40 yearly
Loveland Daycare
New Nursery in Northfleet, Gravesend looking for a strong and dedicated Manager to join the team ASAP! This wonderful independent nursery is starts in January and is a 37 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. We are looking for a Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education and has experience working as a Manager or Deputy Manager in a nursery. You will ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times and that the curriculum is implemented effectively and fully in line with EYFS requirements. As a Nursery Manager, some of your key responsibilities will also include building relationships with parents/carers, managing staff and resources, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in the nursery for both staff and children. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare...
Nursery Name:
Loveland Daycare
Nursery Manager
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
23 Dec, 2025
Part time
Chef
£13.00 - £14.00 hourly
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd York, UK
Purpose of post To organise, cook and prepare a healthy balanced diet for children from birth to 5 years. Working hours 28 hours a week Monday to Friday 4 afternoons and 1 full day, overtime to help with Holiday and sick leave.  Key areas Provision of food Hygiene, health and safety.   Responsible to Nursery Manager/Deputy Manager   Main duties To be the budget holder for the provision of food and associated goods for the nursery To be responsible for the purchase of such provisions To keep weekly accounts of such expenditure To be responsible in conjunction with the Manager for planning healthy and balanced menus To prepare meals according to individual dietary requirements where necessary To ensure meals/snacks are safely prepared, nutritionally balanced, of good quality and appropriate in quantity following recommendations in Welsh Government Food and Health Guidelines for Early Years and Child...
Nursery Name:
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
19 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4
£25,194.00 - £27,664.00 hourly
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd York, UK
  Below is the standard Job description, but if you have room lead before there could be a opportunity to go for a higher position, please ask upon application.  Job title: Nursery Practitioner   Purpose of post To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted To give support to other team members throughout the nursery To 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 Operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area...
Nursery Name:
Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
01 Oct, 2025
Full time
Nursery Manager
£40,000 yearly
Ethos Education Enfield, UK
New Nursery in Enfield looking for a strong and dedicated Manager to join the team ASAP! This wonderful independent nursery is opening later this month and is a 77 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. We are looking for a Nursery Manager who is passionate about early years education and has experience working as a Manager or Deputy Manager in a nursery. You will ensure safeguarding practices are followed at all times and that the curriculum is implemented effectively and fully in line with EYFS requirements. As a Nursery Manager, some of your key responsibilities will also include building relationships with parents/carers, managing staff and resources, and promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in the nursery for both staff and children. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare Experience...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Nursery Manager
Ethos Education
01 Oct, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager
£30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Enfield, UK
New Nursery in Enfield looking for a strong Deputy Manager to join the team ASAP! Are you a Deputy Manager looking for a new role, or a Room Lead or Third in Charge looking to progress? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to start ASAP at this new independent nursery in Enfield. This wonderful nursery is opening later this month and is a 77 place setting, with dedicated rooms for each age group, alongside a large and secure outdoor play area perfect for extended learning and play. As a Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in overseeing the daily operation of the nursery, and will be able to motivate and provide support for your team. To be considered for this position you must have: At least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare Experience working in an early years setting Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection Strong understanding of EYFS Excellent communication skills Passion for working with children and early years...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Escrick Preschool
28 Jul, 2025
Part time
Early Years Level 3 Practitioner OR Deputy Manager
£12,525 - £15,782 yearly
Escrick Preschool York, UK
Job title: Pre-school Deputy OR Level 3 Practitioner  Responsible to: Preschool Manager and Chair of management committee Responsible for: All Pre-school children, staff and setting. Escrick Pre-school is a small term time only , charity run (not for profit) setting located in the quiet village of Escrick situated within the Village Hall with our very own dedicated Pre-school room and enclosed outdoor area. We are a small nurturing team of just four Early Years Practitioners and a fantastic committee of parents who feel very proud of the special little Pre-school we run. We care for children between the ages of two to four years of age and we like to have a high staff ratio to ensure we can provide high quality care to our young children. Due to a change of staff circumstances, we are now looking for an experienced, ambitious and passionate Early Year’s Practitioner to join our small and incredibly friendly team. The role of Deputy is...
Nursery Name:
Escrick Preschool
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
01 Apr, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3+
£27,060 - £27,476 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Northampton, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Moulton Park
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
01 Apr, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£27,580 - £28,204 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
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;...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Naturally Learning
01 Apr, 2026
Full time
Educator
£13.45 - £13.65 hourly
Naturally Learning Newquay, UK
🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits!   Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for warm, dedicated educator to join our nurturing team. As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children 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 Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy. Unqualified = £13.45 ph   Qualified = £13.65 ph  Benefits Staff...
Nursery Name:
Nansledan
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Naturally Learning
01 Apr, 2026
Part time
Educator
£13.45 - £13.65 hourly
Naturally Learning Truro, UK
🌿 Join Our Naturally Learning Team!  🌿 Nursery Educator – A New Adventure Awaits!   Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a real impact? At Naturally Learning, we’re looking for warm, dedicated educator to join our nurturing team. As a Nursery Educator, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children 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 Line Manager:  Nursery Manager Let’s grow together—personally and professionally—in a setting that values reflection, development, and joy. Unqualified = £13.45 ph   Qualified = £13.65 ph  Benefits Staff...
Nursery Name:
Truro
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd
31 Mar, 2026
Full time
Deputy Manager
£42,994 yearly
Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd Croydon, UK
Kinderland Day Nursery is a family run business that has been delivering high-quality childcare in Croydon since 1995. Following the long-standing success of our South Croydon nursery, we proudly opened our brand new setting in January 2025. We are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe, engaged, and valued. While our facilities and resources are excellent, we believe our team is our greatest strength and the heart of everything we do. At Kinderland, we are kind, we value our feelings, we have fun, we learn together, we recognise that we are all important, and we are always growing. We are looking for a fun, kind, and caring Deputy Manager with a genuine passion for Early Years education to join our expanding Central Croydon team. This is primarily an office based role, supporting the day-to-day running and organisation of the nursery. However, we are looking for someone who is happy to step into the rooms when needed,...
Nursery Name:
Kinderland Central Croydon
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Shoots
30 Mar, 2026
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.00 hourly
Shoots Helston,
  Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Muddy Puddles Childcare. Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Muddle Puddles Childcare as a Room Leader in their Baby Room. At Muddy Puddles you will find a home away from home. We are a small childcare setting, so you can rest assured that your child will get the care and attention they deserve. The nursery is set in 100 acres of countryside so fresh air is always on the menu and our single storey converted barn offers the perfect environment for your child to learn and play, with free flow access to our outdoor facilities at all times. Muddy Puddles is managed by Heather and Zoe, who have many years of childcare experience between them. They are well qualified, and most importantly know how important it is to provide a caring and nurturing environment for your child.  At...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Room Leader/Team Leader Apprentice
Witherslack Group
30 Mar, 2026
Full time
Designated Safeguarding Lead
£41,010 - £49,149 yearly
Witherslack Group Lavender Lodge School, London Road, Mitcham, UK
£41,010 - £49,149  + excellent benefits Please note that applications for this role will close on Sunday 26th April, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 6th May. Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond and that’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. In short, we’re enhancing life opportunities.  Our Designated Safeguarding Leads are a huge part of making sure our children and young people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.  Get out what you put in You will work as part of  the leadership team and report directly to the Head Teacher for this crucial role. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the...
Nursery Name:
Lavender Lodge School
Nursery Manager Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
26 Mar, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£28,516 - £29,556 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Milton Keynes, UK
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;...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Milton Keynes
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
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