133 lead practitioner jobs found

Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children to be kind, curious and confident, ready to shape the world. We’re a small family business, established for over 30 years and we’re proud of the high-quality experiences we offer across our 11 nurseries in the North of England. This is only made possible by our exceptional nursery teams. Our children & families are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking to recruit a trustworthy and passionate person who is ready to make a difference. Rosedene are recognised as pioneers in the early years industry, constantly innovating our childcare experiences, and we need curious thinkers to help us in our journey. Are you passionate about supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team?...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common . We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers ( 3 months – 5yrs ). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We Have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and over 2’s are upstairs. Your duties...

  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...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Eco Montessori West Tytherley,  Norman Court Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Eco Montessori West Tytherley,  Norman Court. Eco Montessori Nursery is nestled in the picturesque, rural village of West Tytherley, We are a dedicated early years setting, specialising in the Montessori approach to learning. Our unique curriculum seamlessly blends the principles of the EYFS with Montessori methods, enriching the children’s daily experiences. We welcome children aged 6 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development at every stage. Why Choose Eco Montessori @ Norman Court Day Nursery? •          Home-from-Home Environment: As a family-run nursery, we provide a warm, nurturing atmosphere where your child feels safe, valued, and part of our...

Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship  – Toad Hall Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner  at Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham . Welcome to Toad Hall Nursery, Wokingham We are a unique, privately owned children’s day nursery and holiday club, first opened in January 1995. Originally established as a sole trader, we became a limited company in 2007 and continue to operate as a family-run business, now alongside the owner’s three children. Toad Hall Nursery is set in two acres of beautiful farmland, we provide children with a safe, natural, and stimulating environment where they can thrive through play and exploration. Our aim is simple: to deliver high-quality childcare and early years learning experiences, while retaining the warm, personal service and friendly atmosphere that makes us unique. At Toad Hall...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Rabbit Patch Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Rabbit Patch Day Nursery. At Rabbit Patch Day Nursery, we aim to create a home from home atmosphere, and encourage a culture of community. Regardless of background or circumstance, we include all children, nurturing and immersing them in a welcoming environment that offers a range of diverse experiences, ensuring the children flourish and develop into enthusiastic little people with a zest for learning. We respect each child as an individual and support inquisitive minds by valuing questions, so that children thrive during their learning experience with us. To ensure a rich and positive learning environment is established and maintained, we have a highly trained, skilled, and experienced staff team here at Rabbit Patch...

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 Mulberry Bear Nursery within the Open University Campus. 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 40 hours per week.   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 crucial for senior positions and the Early Years Lead Practitioner role will help develop these essential competencies. The Early Years Lead Practitioner is a role suited to those with a good amount of practical experience within an early years...

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 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. 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 40 hours per week.   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 crucial for senior positions and the Early...

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 an experienced Lead Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. This is a full time position 40 hours per week. 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...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Room Leader at  Lullabies Day Nursery   Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Lullabies Day Nursery, Cranford, Borough of Hounslow. We are a Development Matters-based nursery. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join school. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old, providing a range of age-appropriate activities and resources to encourage their development right up until they are ready to embark on their next educational adventure. Our Philosophy Our philosophy is based on learning and creativity. By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms and environments in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship –  Lullabies Day Nursery   Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Lullabies Day Nursery, Cranford, Borough of Hounslow. We are a Development Matters-based nursery. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join school. We care for children from 3 months to 5 years old, providing a range of age-appropriate activities and resources to encourage their development right up until they are ready to embark on their next educational adventure. Our Philosophy Our philosophy is based on learning and creativity. By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms and environments in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Horspath Nursery, Oxford Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Horspath Nursery, Oxford. Horspath Pre-School Nursery, which serves Horspath, Garsington, Cuddesdon, Cowley and Wheatley, is nestled in the grounds of Horspath Primary School. We have our own separate and well-equipped outside play area and nature reserve. With access to many of the school’s facilities, we offer children between the ages of 2 and 5 years an enjoyable and well-rounded environment for play and learning. At Horspath Nursery we feel that Children’s early years are the most important years of their lives.  We strive to provide high quality childcare and education for all children’s individual needs.  We provide this by being positive, respectful, relaxed with the nursery having a homely, welcoming feel.  We...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner  Apprenticeship – Top Bananas Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Top Bananas, Bournemouth. Top Bananas Pre-School opened in 2016 and expanded to a Day Nursery in 2019. It is located within the Life Centre, Moordown.  It is run by highly qualified and experienced practitioners who are enthusiastic about their role. The ethos of the setting is to Play, Learn and Grow together.  Top Bananas is situated within the Life Centre. It has its own private entrance via Brassey Road, 100 meters along on the left-hand side. Enter through the car park and towards the back, where the outside play area can be seen. A secure door entry system is in place to ensure the safety of the children. The Pre-School and Nursery have their own separate entrance, and this is clearly visible. We organise our sessions so that...

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...

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....

PLEASE APPLY HERE : https://nfamilyclub.pinpointhq.com/postings/dcf84b2d-17a8-4280-9947-fdcb370a1114 We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.       At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!   As a Flexi Educator at N Family Club, you’ll spark creativity, curiosity, and growth – guiding every child to dream big, think independently, and explore the world with confidence. You’ll bring flexibility and energy to your work, helping the nursery cover varied shift patterns to provide the best education to children in all age groups. Every day will bring something new, and your dedication will help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.   Your key...

PLEASE APPLY HERE : https://nfamilyclub.pinpointhq.com/postings/473c512d-49b6-4edb-b358-c901d9c60d54 We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.       At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!   As a Flexi Educator at N Family Club, you’ll spark creativity, curiosity, and growth – guiding every child to dream big, think independently, and explore the world with confidence. You’ll bring flexibility and energy to your work, helping the nursery cover varied shift patterns to provide the best education to children in all age groups. Every day will bring something new, and your dedication will help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.   Your key...

PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://nfamilyclub.pinpointhq.com/postings/50093f2b-244a-45a6-a390-f49b05522316 We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.       At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!   As a Flexi Educator at N Family Club, you’ll spark creativity, curiosity, and growth – guiding every child to dream big, think independently, and explore the world with confidence. You’ll bring flexibility and energy to your work, helping the nursery cover varied shift patterns to provide the best education to children in all age groups. Every day will bring something new, and your dedication will help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.   Your key...

PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://nfamilyclub.pinpointhq.com/postings/d6666bea-45ed-47b2-9979-86888f6c8cab We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.       At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!   As a Flexi Educator at N Family Club, you’ll spark creativity, curiosity, and growth – guiding every child to dream big, think independently, and explore the world with confidence. You’ll bring flexibility and energy to your work, helping the nursery cover varied shift patterns to provide the best education to children in all age groups. Every day will bring something new, and your dedication will help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.   Your key...

PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://nfamilyclub.pinpointhq.com/postings/aa32eecf-3f36-4aef-8f83-4b2fb9c010e1 We’re more than just a nursery group. We’re the UK’s most innovative early-years education provider.       At N Family Club, we dreamed of reimagining early years education. Becoming a place that fosters creativity, embraces a curriculum-led approach, and prepares children for the modern world. We’re proudly making our dream a reality – and we want you to be a part of it!   As a Flexi Educator at N Family Club, you’ll spark creativity, curiosity, and growth – guiding every child to dream big, think independently, and explore the world with confidence. You’ll bring flexibility and energy to your work, helping the nursery cover varied shift patterns to provide the best education to children in all age groups. Every day will bring something new, and your dedication will help us become the most loved early years education group in the UK.   Your key...