81 lead practitioner jobs found in Milton Keynes

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 – 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 – 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...

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 – 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  – 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...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Early Years Practitioner for our Deanshanger Nursery.  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....

 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...

If you are offered a Deputy Manager role, you will received a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Manager to join our management team at our Hedgerows Nursery in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position, initially covering maternity leave. Further discussions regarding vacancies will take place at the end of the maternity leave.  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in leading a high-quality, child-centred provision. As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, role-modelling excellent practice and supporting the team to deliver outstanding care and education. You will take a lead on operational standards, staff development, safeguarding, and creating a warm, inclusive environment where children...

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...

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,...

**Job opportunity for an Early Years Practitioner in Harrow**            This diverse and vibrant nursery in Harrow has a new opportunity for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to start a new role to start ASAP!       Working full time Monday-Friday in a permanent role, it is essential for you to hold a relevant qualification in Childcare or Early Years, and as a qualified Early Years Practitioner you should have prior experience working with young children within a nursery or a childcare setting.         Located in Harrow, there are plenty of public transport links including bus routes and tubes, as well as access to parking, making it an ideal location. The nursery has its own enclosed garden play area, a sensory room and a dedicated library!       As an Early Years Practitioner you will be supported by a friendly and caring management team who really value every member of staff, shown through bonuses paid throughout the year and the encouragement and support they provide for...

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...

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...

Qualified Early Years Educator role - Available in Enfield       A rewarding Qualified Early Years Educator position is now available at a welcoming and vibrant nursery in North London.       Located in the heart of Enfield, this nursery has plenty of transport links, as well as parking available. This is a great nursery which offers many incentives and benefits, including performance bonuses paid throughout the year, and as an Early Years Educator you would be supported by a management team who really value every single member of staff.        A relevant Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years or Childcare is essential for this role and prior experience working in a nursery or with children under 5 is important for the suitable Early Years Educator.           Working full-time (Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm) as a Qualified Early Years Educator, you will:           Use the Early Years Framework and EYFS curriculum to assist with early reading and early maths skills...

Nursery Room Leader (Baby Room) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years Room Manager?  Join our well-established team in Hanwell and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.  Position: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and eight beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Hanwell setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community operating from an active Children’s Centre. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come to life. The ongoing development of the...

Nursery Room Leader (Pre-School) We Are Recruiting: Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate early years room manager?  Join our well-established team in Hanwell and be part of a nurturing environment where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives and develop your career in early years.    Position: Room Manager Hours: 40 hours per week (option to condense 40 hours over 4 days) Salary: £29,120 to £30,680 Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 6.00 pm About Our Nursery: We are a family-run business with 25 years of experience and nine beautiful nurseries across Buckinghamshire and West London. Our Hanwell setting is especially close to our hearts – a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of the community operating from an active Children’s Centre. Thoughtfully designed with stunning rooms, exceptional resources, and exciting outdoor gardens, the nursery is a place where curiosity, creativity, and joy come...