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Family First Nursery Group
29 Jan, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager
£37,500 yearly
Family First Nursery Group Shipston-on-Stour CV36, UK
Nursery Manager - Greenfields Nursery School Salary – £37,500 per annum 40 hours per week Greenfields Nursery & School in Shipston-on-Stour is an Outstanding setting (Ofsted, July 2022), and we’re looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our team. We provide full- and part-time care for children aged 9 months to 5 years, with dedicated Key Workers ensuring every child’s learning and care is tailored to their needs. With a strong focus on outdoor play, children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive every day. If you’re passionate about early years and ready to make a real impact, 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: 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...
Nursery Name:
Greenfields Nursery School
Nursery Manager
Fountain Montessori Ltd
22 Jan, 2026
Part time
Cleaner
£10.50 hourly
Fountain Montessori Ltd St Albans, UK
To implement and promote all Fountain Montessori Policies and the Staff Rules. To ensure their safety and welfare of the children at all times. To carry out light physical duties required during housekeeping. To be responsible for maintaining the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the nursery premises.   This is achieved by daily duties: Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of all nursery rooms including floor coverings, walls and paintwork, windows etc Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of all nursery furniture and equipment. Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of nursery kitchens including equipment such as microwaves, fridges and kitchen cupboards etc Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of child and staff toilet areas Ensuring the daily thorough cleaning of other nursery areas including corridors, hallways, cloakrooms and all other areas of the nursery. Maintaining sufficient supplies of domestic...
Nursery Name:
Fountain Montessori - St Albans
Acorn Early Years Foundation
15 Jan, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
15 Jan, 2026
Full time
Administrative Assistant (Finance)
£27,000 - £29,000 yearly
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd Harefield, UK
Administrative Assistant (Finance) Location & Hours Head Office (Harefield UB9) - Fully office-based Full-time: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,000–£29,000 per annum (depending on experience) Role Purpose The Administrative Assistant will provide accurate and timely administrative support across the Finance department. This role is integral to ensuring records, reports and documentation are maintained correctly and deadlines are met. For the right candidate, there is strong potential to develop the role further with increased responsibility and scope. Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities outlined below are not exhaustive and may be amended in line with business needs. Finance & Reporting Support Download bank statements and related financial documentation, including pre-registration and deposit payments. Download, check and file supplier invoices in line with...
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Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Head Quarters
Acorn Early Years Foundation
26 Nov, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Wolverton Mill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Nov, 2025
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£29,120 - £31,200 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
 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 senior practitioner at 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 Park Wood on our doorstep, which we...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Room Leader/Team Leader
Acorn Early Years Foundation
25 Nov, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Milton Keynes, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Acorn at Westcroft
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Park View Ltd
18 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager
£28,000 - £32,500 yearly
Park View Ltd Woodstock OX20, UK
Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...
Nursery Name:
Park View Childcare (Woodstock) Ltd
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
18 Nov, 2025
Full time
Nursery Manager
£33,500 - £37,500 yearly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9, UK
Are you ready to inspire and lead an Outstanding Early Years Provision in a Unique Forest School Environment? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Manager to join our team and make a difference every day. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to lead our setting, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. 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...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Stokesley
Area/Regional Manager Nursery Manager
TipTop Childcare Limited
14 Nov, 2025
Full time
Room Leader- Unders 2's- Level 3 practitioner
£12.46 hourly
TipTop Childcare Limited
We are looking for the perfect candidate who gives the best cuddles, knows how to keep children safe, and most of all create fun, educational and stimulating activities for babies aged 0-2 years. Now the boring bit: Tip Top Day Nursery Job description Job;   Room Leader-   Senior   Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Qualification must be full and relevant to be included in ratio - see Early Years qualification list) Reports to;   Tip Top Day Nursery Bilston Manager- Charliey, and Owners Lisa and Kate. Length of probation period ; Nine   months Location:   Tip Top Day Nursery, Bilston, Connaught road, wv14 6ny. Purpose of the job;   To lead and support fellow room staff in their professional development, with the support of the manager and deputy. To help to further develop a growing baby room with capacity for 6 under 1's . To provide high quality care for all of the children in our setting and to ensure that they make progress in their...
Nursery Name:
Tip Top Day Nursery Bilston
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Level 3 Nursery practitioner (all year round)
£13.20 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD 43 Caversham Rd, London NW5 2DH, UK
As a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will be supporting the room leader and the team to plan and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You will be flexible and will adapt to any of the rooms and setting as and when needed. You will maintain regular learning journals of all the children to measure their development and to able to efficiently and effectively hand over key person’s responsibility. You will proactively work with the nursery manager, the deputy manager and the room leader to promote positive and healthy working culture whilst inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. You will be a key person for a group of children to ensure each child’s redevelopment is monitored and identify next stage of progression or if further learning support is required. You will support fellow key persons in your team...
Nursery Name:
Caversham Nursery
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Room-Based Deputy Manager (Caversham)
£15.00 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD 43 Caversham Rd, London NW5 2DR
As a Room-Based Deputy Manager (RBDM), you will support the nursery management in the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will work alongside management and the wider team to plan and deliver the highest standards of care and education, as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work across different rooms and settings when needed. You will also act as a key person to a small group of children , ensuring their individual needs are met and their development is regularly observed, assessed, and supported. You will maintain up-to-date learning journals on Tapestry and ensure smooth handovers where needed. Working proactively with the manager, deputy manager, and room leaders, you will help promote a positive and healthy team culture while inspiring others to excel. You’ll play a role in supporting children’s progress and identifying when additional learning support or an individual education plan (IEP) is...
Nursery Name:
Caversham Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD
12 Nov, 2025
Full time
Deputy Nursery Manager (Holly Lodge Nursery) (term time only)
£15.00 hourly
QUEENS CRESCENT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD Oakeshott Ave, London N6 6ED
JOB PURPOSE As a deputy nursery manager, you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of one of the two nurseries and a drop-in centre. You will work with the nursery manager to effectively lead all the staff within QCCA’s children services ensuring consistency in policy whilst developing and inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. In the absence of the nursery manager, you will undertake the day-today management of the nursery. You will support the manager to oversee all the activities, planning, monitoring, review, budget, and administration, and effectively communicate with the parents and guardian on day-to-day bases. You will support the manager to drive and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You need to manage staff shortfall by deploying excess staff to other settings and drop-in centres as and when needed. KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring...
Nursery Name:
Holly Lodge Nursery
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
06 Feb, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4
£12.40 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Rosedene Nurseries in on Yarm Road, in Stockton are seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator/Practitioner to join their established team - Rosedene Sunrise. Rosedene have a dedicated and highly qualified team who are passionate about their children and giving them the best possible start in their early years. If you’re Level 3 qualified, confident, caring, and enthusiastic you could be what we’re looking for! Our ethos is delivered through child-led discovery, Curious Learning with the opportunity of Forest & Beach school programmes, local community partnerships and healthy kitchen. 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...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Sunrise
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
06 Feb, 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
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
03 Feb, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner
£27,580 - £28,204 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 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 Moulton Park
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
03 Feb, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4
£12.40 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Middlesbrough, UK
Job description Rosedene Nurseries in Ormesby are seeking a Level 3 Early Years Educator/Practitioner to join their established team. 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...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Ormesby
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Nursery Assistant/Early Years Assistant
Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd
30 Jan, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4
£13.50 hourly
Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd Plymouth, UK
Level 3-4 Nursery Practitioner Key Person - Job Description Overall job role To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To support the room manager with the daily running of the room To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others. To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child Duties To support the management team with the effective daily running of your room To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and expectations To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children. To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery To play a part in...
Nursery Name:
Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Chaddlewood
Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd
30 Jan, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner Level 3-4
£13.50 hourly
Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd Lee Mill, Ivybridge
Level 3-4 Nursery Practitioner Key Person - Job Description Overall job role To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To support the room manager with the daily running of the room To ensure the room and resources are safe and appropriate for children, staff and others. To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development. To take on the role of being a key person, observing, assessing and planning for each individual child Duties To support the management team with the effective daily running of your room To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and expectations To act as an excellent role model to the staff team and children. To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery To play a part in...
Nursery Name:
Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Lee Mill
Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd
30 Jan, 2026
Full time
Third in Charge
£14.50 hourly
Little Orchard Montessori Nurseries Ltd Lee Mill, Ivybridge
Nursery Third in Charge – Job Description Purpose of the Role The Nursery Third in Charge plays a key leadership role within the nursery, supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the setting. The post holder will demonstrate strong professional practice, a secure understanding of statutory requirements, and a commitment to high-quality early years provision in line with the EYFS, Ofsted expectations, and company policies. This role includes taking managerial responsibility during extended nursery hours, acting as a role model for staff, and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and well-organised nursery environment.   Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager in the effective daily management of the nursery. Take responsibility for leading the setting during designated periods, including opening and closing the nursery....
Nursery Name:
Little Orchard Montessori Nursery - Lee Mill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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