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Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd
11 Sep, 2025
Casual
Nursery Chef / Cook - Advert
£33,280 - £42,640 yearly
Willow Cottage Nurseries Ltd Oxford, UK
We are looking for a caring, passionate person who can prepare home-cooked meals for our children aged 6 months to 4 years. You will support our nursery cooks creating delicious, balanced meals, following our four week rolling menu. Our meals are designed to be sustainably sourced, low sugar and age appropriate. We only serve high quality, low fat, locally sourced meat.   Roles and responsibilities As our new Nursery Cook you will: be available to cover the absences and holidays of our nursery cook team   be able to work both independently and cooperatively with the management Team, nursery staff and the children.  maintain an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the whole kitchen. be able to cater for the individual dietary requirements of each of the children work to the requirements of Safer Food Better Business requirements and COSHH. have at least 1 year’s professional cooking experience Contract Bank (variable hours) contract -...
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Willow Cottage Nurseries
Naturally Learning
09 Mar, 2026
Full time
Chef
£13.90 hourly
Naturally Learning Charlestown, Saint Austell PL25 3NJ, UK
🥕 Nursery Chef – Cook with Purpose & Passion!  🥦 Naturally Learning | Fresh, Seasonal, Outdoor-Inspired Are you a passionate chef who loves cooking with fresh ingredients—and even better, cooking outdoors occasionally? At Naturally Learning Charlestown, we’re looking for a dedicated  Chef  to bring nourishing, seasonal meals to life in a way that reflects our nature-based ethos. Must work from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, all year except Bank Holidays.  In this role, you will: Prepare high-quality, seasonal meals using local produce Embrace opportunities to cook outdoors and inspire children through food Follow menus and recipes designed by our Head Chef Maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped kitchen Follow all allergy, cleaning, and COSHH procedures Complete required Food Safety training and ensure safe practices Hold a clean and up-to-date DBS certificate Line Manager:  Nursery Manager / Head Chef If...
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Charlestown
Acorn Early Years Foundation
16 Feb, 2026
Full time
Chef
£13.00 - £15.00 hourly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
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. 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 working for a business that cares about more than just profit....
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Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Catering
Shoots
21 Oct, 2025
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£7.55 hourly
Shoots Merstham, Redhill RH1, UK
Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – First Steps Nursery - Redhill Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at First Steps Nursery - Redhill. Welcome to First Steps! Founded in 1991, we offer exceptional childcare for babies, toddlers and preschooler’s from six months up to five years in a fun, stimulating learning environment. Our nursery building has been specifically designed with children in mind, complete with a purpose built preschool. We have four bright and modern age specific play rooms and our nursery boasts a large outdoor area with plenty of outdoor space allowing the children lots of room to explore their outdoor learning environment. A little bit about us: Our rooms are resourced with age appropriate items such as arts & crafts, sand and water play, book corners, role play and sensory resources which provide a stimulating environment....
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Childbase Partnership
10 Mar, 2026
Full time
Nursery Cook / Chef
£25,331 - £31,200 yearly
Childbase Partnership Reading, UK
Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Nursery Cook | Catering for up to 105 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location:  Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ (on Green Park Business Park). Contract:  Fixed-term for 12 months (ideally starting in May 2026) | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Monday-Friday | Alternating shifts of 07:10-15:40 and 09:00-17:30 Salary:  £25,330.50-£31,200 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.99-£16.00 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-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...
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Green Park Day Nursery
Catering
Shoots
05 Mar, 2026
Full time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£7.55 hourly
Shoots Chichester, UK
Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship – The Little Blue Door Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 or Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at The Little Blue Door Nursery, Westhampnett. At Little Blue Door we know wellbeing is vital for the health and development of little minds and we have kept this core to our design process throughout, to offer your child a healthy and safe environment to thrive. Interact – Dwell – Perform – Explore Outdoor play and learning are a core part of life at the setting. 5000 sq ft of carefully designed spaces for your children to learn through play.  With 4 unique indoor and 1 unique outdoor spaces and an over-arching mission to develop little minds, our highly qualified team are united around our core values to create lasting memories for our children each and every day. At Little Blue Door, all of our food is healthy and...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Ethos Education
04 Mar, 2026
Full time
Pre-School Room Leader
£31,420 yearly
Ethos Education Catford, London, UK
Experienced Pre-School Room Leader needed in Catford! This is a permanent and full time Room Leader role to work 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, with an ASAP start. Salary will be £31,420 per annum. This is a lovely nursery and a great place to further your early years career, with a supportive management team who truly care about every member of staff, and lots of opportunities for career progression, including internal promotions, and further training, as well as a career development plan and regular meetings to discuss your goals and aspirations. As a Room Leader at this nursery, your opinions and feedback will be listened to and taken into account. The nursery has great amenities, with rooms for each age group and a sensory room and quiet spaces, as well as a large private garden with bike play areas, playhouses and a sand pit, for extended learning and play. It's a wonderful environment to work for anyone passionate about early years education. Benefits of working here...
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Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
Ethos Education
24 Feb, 2026
Full time
Preschool Room Leader
£31,420 yearly
Ethos Education Catford, London, UK
Looking to further your Early Years Career? Then look no further! This could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for an experienced Preschool Room Leader to join the team at this vibrant family-run nursery in Catford, South London. This is a lovely nursery that truly cares about every member of staff, taking time to listen to feedback from everyone and working together to help everyone achieve their own professional goals and aspirations! Staff can also enjoy breaks in their own staff room, located away from the main building in the tranquil garden, and take the time to relax and unwind from the intensity of their work.  Benefits include: £500 bonus should the nursery retain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid Birthday off after one year of service (paid) Option to ‘sell back’ up to 5-days of annual leave Reward and recognition scheme Good pension scheme Free lunches prepared by in-house chef Awards for...
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Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
Yume School UK Ltd
19 Feb, 2026
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Yume School UK Ltd
Yüme Wandsworth Nursery & Preschool is a progressive independent nursery beautifully located right next to the Wandsworth Park and Thames River in Putney, London. With good proximity (10mins walk) to Wandsworth Station and East Putney Station. Please check out our website at www.yumeschool.com. We are looking for multi-talented, experienced strong passionate professional to develop their career path with challenging but rewarding growth opportunities. This post is for qualified/Unqualified nursery educator who holds relevant UK Early Years. About the position Your role: • Supporting children's development through the provision of safe, stimulating child-centred learning and play • Delivering activities to support and extend children’s learning and development outcomes • Monitoring, assessing and recording children’s progress • Planning and delivering next steps to support children’s development • Being a responsible Key person of enrolled...
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Yume Nursery & Preschool
Nursery Manager Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader
Shoots
21 Jan, 2026
Part time
Childcare Apprenticeship - Level 3
£7.55 - £12.21 hourly
Shoots Kilkhampton, Bude EX23, UK
Level 3  Childcare Apprenticeship – Westlands Nursery & Pre-school Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 3 Childcare Apprenticeship at Westlands Nursery & Pre-school, Kilkhamton. Here at Westlands, we understand the importance of the welfare and development of all young children. We have developed our setting from scratch to deliver outstanding care and education. Families can be reassured that their children will be cared for in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment with emphasis on outdoor learning and a love of nature. We are Registered for ‘59’ children open 50 weeks of the year, 11 hrs a day/ 5 days a week. Our sessions start from 8-6 pm with breakfast/supper club starting the day at 7.30am and extending to 6.30pm. All snacks, homemade chef-cooked hot meals, nappies and wipes are included. Our Nursery Wetlands’ modern, spacious building offers a friendly,...
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
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...
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Sunshine Day Nursery (York) Ltd
Aplomb Day Nursery
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£12.50 - £13.50 hourly
Aplomb Day Nursery London, UK
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Secondary Room Leader/ Senior Nursery Practitioner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children. As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes the development of young children. Duties Provide attentive and compassionate care for children aged 0-5 years, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times. Plan and implement engaging educational activities that support the developmental needs of each child. Observe and assess children's progress, documenting their achievements and identifying areas for improvement. Communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues to build strong relationships and promote a collaborative environment. Manage daily routines, including meal times, nap times,...
Nursery Name:
Aplomb Day Nursery
Room Leader/Team Leader
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