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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...
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Acorn at Mulberry Bear
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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...
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Acorn at Wolverton Mill
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
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...
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Acorn at Westcroft
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
05 Dec, 2025
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, 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 Emberton Nursery.  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. This is a full time position 40 hours per week Between the hours of 07:15-18:30 Monday - Friday.    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...
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Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Acorn Early Years Foundation
17 Sep, 2025
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Brafield-on-the-Green, Northampton NN7 1BP, UK
If you are offered a EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn at Braefield on The Green was Established in 1997, this small and friendly nursery is situated in the village of Brafield-on-the-Green. It is in an idyllic setting, a quiet location on the edge of the village, next to the church. 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 four training days each year. This means the monthly fees are calculated over 49 weeks. You will not be charged for these days, however fees are payable for additional closure days which are out of our control, eg: additional bank holidays over the standard eight. Funded childcare options are available. The role will be 40 hours per week, working 5 days per...
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Acorn Day Nursery Brafield On The Green
Acorn Early Years Foundation
08 Jan, 2026
Full time
Lead Practitioner
£28,080 - £29,120 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9, UK
If you are offered a lead EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn at Stanwick is based in a historic village in Northamptonshire, which offers a homely space for children to relax and have fun whilst learning and socialising with other children. We work closely with the community and often become involved with village events and use the local amenities and surrounding area, including our own raised beds at the local allotment.  The role will be 40 hours per week, working 4 days 07:15-18:15. We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 35 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit...
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Acorn at Stanwick
Room Leader/Team Leader
Shoots
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£17.00 - £18.00 hourly
Shoots Amersham, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship / Manager – Stepping stones Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Stepping Stones Nursery School. Growing in Nature at Stepping Stones. At Stepping Stones Nursery in Amersham, every day is an adventure in learning. Surrounded by beautiful outdoor space, children have endless opportunities to run, play and connect with nature, building confidence, independence and a love of discovery. Inside, our bright and welcoming rooms are thoughtfully arranged to inspire imagination, encourage communication and develop essential early skills. From role play corners to sensory exploration areas, each space is designed to spark curiosity and creativity. Our dedicated team, many with over a decade of childcare experience, provides nurturing high quality care tailored to each child’s needs....
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Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£15.09 hourly
Shoots Oxford, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
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
Shoots
06 Jun, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
Shoots London Borough of Ealing, UK
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 -  Happy Choo Choo Nursery Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a punctual, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join Happy Choo Choo, as a Nursery Manager At Happy Choo Choo Nursery, our mission is to create the place where children are safe, happy, engaged and feel important. We aim to support their development, independence, confidence and creativity through the play, exploring and new challenges. We have 2 nurseries that provide care for ages 9 months to 5 years old.  Qualities Required: At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role within an early year setting. Sound knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations. Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Course Your roles and responsibilities will include; To manage the day-to-day operations of the nursery, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and stimulating...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Nursery Manager Apprentice
Shoots
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£14.04 hourly
Shoots London Borough of Hounslow, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
13 Nov, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.09 hourly
Shoots London Borough of Hounslow, UK
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...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
Shoots
21 Oct, 2025
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£13.75 hourly
Shoots Twickenham, UK
Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – The Crown Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Childcare Apprenticeship at The Crown Nursery,  Twickenham, Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames . The Crown Nurseries are sister settings, situated in the centre of both St Margarets and Twickenham. They were established by local resident Charlotte, who is an experienced primary school teacher, with a passion for child development and the magical early years. As a mum of three, Charlotte understands the challenges parents face, juggling work and life commitments. She set up the nurseries to support families by providing excellent childcare, in a conveniently located settings. Charlotte has a deep understanding of children and how they learn. Both settings offer professional, yet comforting environments, where children are nurtured, listened to and cared for. Their sense of well-being is...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Apprentice
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
11 Nov, 2025
Full time
Senior Early Years Practitioner
£29,120 - £31,200 yearly
Acorn Early Years Foundation Emberton, Olney MK46, UK
                                             Senior Nursery Practitioner/3rd In charge We are looking for an experienced senior practitioner and 3rd in charge at our Emberton Day Nursery. 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.   This is a full time position, 40 hours per week between the hours of 07:30 - 18:15. Role: To work in partnership with the nursery manager and deputy to ensure effective running of the nursery. To lead/manage the staff in your designated room/area           To oversee a holistic approach to the curriculum...
Nursery Name:
Emberton Day Nursery and Outdoor Learning Centre
Room Leader/Team Leader
Fountain Montessori Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Fountain Montessori Ltd St Albans, UK
Job Role   To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting. Hours: 40hrs per week Level 3 Salary range: £25,000 - £30,000   Duties   To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of...
Nursery Name:
Fountain Montessori - St Albans
Family First Nursery Group
05 Jun, 2025
Full time
Nursery Room Leader
Family First Nursery Group High Wycombe, UK
Cherrygrove Nursery  Room Leader  Salary - £29,194.10 per annum  42.5 hours per week.  Cherrygrove Nursery is a warm and welcoming setting located in High Wycombe, just a short distance from the town center and with easy access to the M40. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery offers three age-specific rooms, each with its own garden area, where children can explore and enjoy the outdoors. We are currently seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join our team. This full-time position offers 42.5 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between the nursery’s operating hours of 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. As the nursery operates year-round, this is not a term-time only role. The salary for this position is up to £29,940 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. If you're a passionate childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a team in a supportive, enriching environment, we would love to hear from you! Join Our...
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CherryGrove Nursery
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Shoots
22 Oct, 2025
Part time
Skills Bootcamp - Early Years
Shoots Henley-on-Thames RG9, UK
Skills Bootcamp Early Years –  Woven Montessori Nursery and Pre School   Level 2 - Introduction to Childcare Our Level 2 Introduction to Childcare Skills Bootcamp is a short but compelling course designed to help you boost your skills and land a job sooner. When you complete the 6 week training, you'll have a fast track to our Level 2 Early Years Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeships. We’ll also provide you with a full and relevant Paediatric First Aid certificate, so you’ll be ready to dive straight in. And the best part? It's completely free, and we'll even assist you with your DBS application! Don't let this amazing chance to acquire valuable skills, accelerate your career, and create a meaningful difference in the lives of young children slip away. We will even throw in an Amazon voucher for you upon completion of your Skills Bootcamp!  About our Skills Bootcamp: Shoots Training are proud to offer a 6 week...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Fountain Montessori Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Fountain Montessori Ltd Edgware, UK
Job Role  To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting. Hours: 40hrs per week Level 3 Salary range: £25,000 - £30,000 Duties To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment,...
Nursery Name:
Fountain Montessori - Edgware
Fountain Montessori Ltd
29 Aug, 2024
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Fountain Montessori Ltd Colindale, Edgware, London NW9, UK
Job Role To work as a key person and as part of the pre-school team under the direction of the room leader and manager. To provide safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting. Duties To assist with the planning of the curriculum using the Montessori & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance. To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the end of the session. To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child’s needs are recognised and met. Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members. To advise the Pre-school Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary. To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and...
Nursery Name:
Fountain Montessori - Colindale
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