143 nursery 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...

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?...

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...

🌟 Grow Your Career at Cherrywood Nursery – Join Us as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner! 🌟 📍 Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT 🕒 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week) – Part-time options available 💰 Salary: Up to £27,426.10 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) 🎉 Welcome Bonus: £1,000 🎓 Qualification Bonus: £400 🍒 Discover Cherrywood Nursery Set in the heart of the beautiful village of Pirbright, Cherrywood Nursery is a purpose-built, open-plan setting designed to spark curiosity and nurture young minds. Our standout features include: A calming sensory room and fun-filled soft play area Expansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning zones A dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames to support gross motor development Five age-specific rooms with tailored resources for every stage A cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities An...

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 (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...

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...

 If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £750 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. We are looking for an experienced senior practitioner at our Open University Campus, Mulberry Bear. 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 between the hours of 07:00 -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 To lead/manage the nursery on occasions when the manager or deputy are absent To be held accountable for your designated room/area To have a good understanding...

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...

This diverse and friendly nursery in Camden is now looking for a caring and passionate Early Years Practitioner to join the dedicated team of staff, to start as soon as possible.       A Level 2 or 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification is essential and previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred for this Early Years Practitioner position.     The suitable qualified Early Years Practitioner will:         Assist children with their early reading and literacy and early maths skills development   Create an environment that is language rich and and supportive   Have good knowledge of early childhood development   Lead and encourage interactive play and learning sessions, following the EYFS curriculum  Support personal, social and emotional development   Encourage child led activities that are stimulating for their imagination and creativity   Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and support the nursery management team This is a permanent full...

We are proud to be part of the newly formed and growing  Chalk Nursery Group , a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and care. At Katey's Ham, we offer exceptional learning environments for children aged 3 months to 5 years, thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our settings are known for their warmth, strong community feel, and commitment to nurturing every child — and every team member. Katey’s Ham  offers a unique balance of indoor learning and outdoor adventure across five acres of fields, astro-turf, and playgrounds. Our approach blends structured learning with free exploration in nature, boosting focus, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This is a setting where the outdoors is an extension of the classroom, and children grow in confidence every day. The nursery is a 48-place setting situated by the river, offering a peaceful, spacious environment within reach of surrounding communities About...

We are looking for a Room Leader to join the team at this lovely nursery in Chingford! This nursery is a great place to work, and provides a warm and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and grow. As a Room Leader, you will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about early childhood development. As a Room Leader, it is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification in early years or childcare, and it's desirable that you have 3-4 years of experience within a nursery, with some experience with Room Lead responsibilities. There are positions available in the toddler room and preschool room. Your responsibilities as a Room Leader will include planning engaging activities and lessons alongside the team within the room, carrying out observations and assessments to track children's development, and creating strong relationships with parents/carers. You will work in partnership with the Nursery Manager and lead a small team to deliver the highest...

Level 2  Childcare Apprenticeship – Pinecones Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeship at Pinecones Nursery School, Sidmouth. At Pinecones Nursery School, each child is given the opportunity to explore their environment inside and out throughout the year, whilst being supported by skilled staff to extend their play. Every child is unique and we believe it is essential to get into the child's world in order to get to know them and successfully support them in their development. If we notice something your child is finding challenging, we will focus on supporting them in order to give them the best chance at succeeding. We have a qualified Forest school leader; we support all children including the youngest to take risks without being put at risk. Children thrive in our child-led outdoor environment, growing vegetables, planting flowers, digging,...

A diverse and friendly nursery in Kingston is now looking for a caring and passionate Early Years Educator to join the dedicated team of staff, to start as soon as possible.       A Level 2 or above Early Years or Childcare qualification is essential and previous experience in a nursery setting is preferred for this Early Years Educator position.     The suitable Early Years Educator will:         Assist children with their early reading and literacy and early maths skills development   Create an environment that is language rich and and supportive   Have good knowledge of early childhood development   Lead and encourage interactive play and learning sessions, following the EYFS curriculum  Support personal, social and emotional development   Encourage child led activities that are stimulating for their imagination and creativity   Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and support the nursery management team  Carry out observations and assess key...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Happy Valley Pre School (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Happy Valley Pre School, Brighton. Happy Valley Pre School stands for educational specialists, wholehearted commitment and comprehensive childcare. Increasing demands are being made on childcare facilities, since all parents want the very best for their children, right from their very first learning experiences. In addition, there is now a marked trend towards intellectual education for children, but still children also need to play, move, get enough exercise and discover their own bodies. Our nursery school achieves both objectives by offering space for moving around, plenty of opportunity for play, a small library and various facilities for creative activity. Our aim is to support each child through his or her...

Level 5 Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - The Little Blue Door Chichester  Shoots Training are currently recruiting for a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join The Little Blue Door Nursery as a Level 5 Childcare Apprentice at their Chichester setting as a Room Leader.  Little Blue Door is a vibrant, forward-thinking and imaginative growing business with nursery schools in Chichester and Westhampnett. Now is a great time to come and join and start / continue your childcare career with us and be part of our dynamic team! We provide nurturing and high-quality childcare across both nurseries from 3 months to 5 years across 4 x separate rooms, each tailored to the age of the children. Our ethos of 'developing little minds' is at the heart of everything we do - from our high-quality facilities and outdoor garden that everyone can enjoy, home cooked food, varied activities (including weekly Forest School, active week’s and regular exciting day...

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...

Level 5   Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship  – Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Pixies Day Nursery Lock's Heath, Southampton . Pixies Tree Day nursery is a private run day nursery.  Our Nursery is in Locks Heath, Hampshire near Southampton, in an old Edwardian house with the most welcoming of character. We are extremely mindful of safety and therefore have the highest level of security and fire alarms available today, including emergency lighting. Our outside areas have high fencing to keep everyone safe and secure whilst enjoying the freedom of the great outdoors. We have 2 baby rooms (1 unit) 2-3 room and another building (adjoining) with a sessional pre-school. We care for children from 3 months until school age. We also have a breakfast and after school club until 8 years....

Pre School Room Leader – Level 3 Qualified Location:  Shooting Stars Nursery, 132 Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, B30 3QJ Salary:  £14.60 per hour | £30,368 per annum Contract Type:  Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday Hours:  7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays At  Shooting Stars Nurseries , every day is a new adventure. We’re a growing group of early years settings dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-led education through our unique 5 Star pedagogy. We’re now looking for a passionate and experienced early years Pre School Room Leader  to join our Kings Norton team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and lead with passion, we’d love to hear from you!   What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a confident, qualified early years professional who can lead a room with energy, creativity, and care. Essential Requirements: Level 3 or above  full and relevant Early Years...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Tiny Toes Childcare Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Tiny Toes Childcare. At Tiny Toes Childcare we care for Babys only upto 3 years, we are a team of 5 very closeknit. Very small but unique setting. We are extremely passionate about providing a caring nurturing environment for the younger generation. Some of the activities we provide are messy play and baking. Your duties and responsibilities will include; Do you love glitter, even when it’s in your shoes? Muddy puddles & Tiny high 5’s? Then you might be the perfect fit for our Tiny Nursery Family! Do you give the best cuddles? We dare say, better than a teddy bear Can you help our little legends grow, play, learn & laugh? (Level 3 Early years practitioner, part time/full...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Tiny Oaks Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Tiny Oaks Day Nursery,  Edenbridge. Here at Tiny Oaks our rooms have been designed and structured to offer a safe and secure environment for your little one to develop and learn through play.The nursery provides facilities for children aged from 3 months through to pre-school age and is registered as GOOD with Ofsted. We have dedicated rooms for our various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All of our facilities are designed to be accessible to every child Our fees are inclusive of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks and drinks. Daily menus are carefully selected by a professional nutritionist to meet energy requirements of...