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Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
29 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.60 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9, UK
At Rosedene Nurseries, we're proud to have supported children and families across the North of England for over 30 years. As a family-owned business, we believe exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people. We're looking for a caring and enthusiastic nursery practitioner to join our team as room leader at Rosedene Stokesley. You'll be part of a supportive, award-winning organisation that invests in your development and celebrates your success. Why Join Rosedene? Benefits: Competitive salary and opportunities for career progression 80% discounted childcare* Access to an employee benefits scheme Paid overtime Company pension scheme Birthday off work Additional paid time off for attendance and long-service milestones Strong company-wide wellbeing support with Wellbeing Wednesdays and Feel-good Fridays Extensive training and development Career development: Clear progression opportunities across our nursery group Monthly training...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Stokesley
Room Leader/Team Leader
Wade Childcare Services Ltd
16 Jul, 2026
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£14.25 - £14.50 hourly
Wade Childcare Services Ltd Kingsthorpe, Northampton, UK
ROOM LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Room Leader Location: The Redbrick Day Nursery Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Responsible for: Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Apprentices and students allocated to the room Hours: As stated in the individual contract of employment Main Purpose of the Role To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of an allocated nursery room, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities. The Room Leader will provide clear leadership to the room team, maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment and ensure that practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies and procedures. The Room Leader will act as a positive role model, support staff development and ensure that every child is given opportunities to become a confident, independent and motivated learner....
Nursery Name:
Kingswell Road
Room Leader/Team Leader
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
12 Jun, 2026
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.90 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Northallerton, UK
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?...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Northallerton
Room Leader/Team Leader
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd
12 Jun, 2026
Full time
Nursery Lead Practitioner
£13.43 hourly
Rosedene Nurseries Ltd Redcar TS10, UK
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?...
Nursery Name:
Rosedene Redcar
Room Leader/Team Leader
Marden Pre-school
30 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Education / Childcare Practitioner
£12.80 - £13.50 hourly
Marden Pre-school Hereford, UK
                                                                                                               🌟 Join Our Team at Marden Pre-school 🌟 Baby Room Practitioner – Permanent Position Would you love to help babies and very young children feel safe, cherished and confident as they begin to discover the world around them? Marden Pre-school is looking for a warm, attentive and dependable Baby Room Practitioner to join our friendly team as who are moving into our new purpose built building.This is a wonderful opportunity to provide nurturing, responsive care during the most important early stages of development, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right person. 🌱 The Opportunity At Marden Pre-school, every baby matters and every interaction is an opportunity to build security, communication, curiosity and trust. Our Baby Room provides a calm, inclusive and nurturing environment where babies can form close attachments, explore...
Nursery Name:
Marden Pre-school
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse Apprentice
WMC Training
30 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Apprentice
£12.71 - £13.00 hourly
WMC Training Slough, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience managing a nursery effectively? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive nursery school based in Slough (SL2) The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST hold a LV3 Early Years Educator qualification as a minimum gained working at the nursery setting before or around children. You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. Opportunity to be enroled in LV5 Lead Practitioner qualification to progress your career. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
Shoots
30 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5
£15.50 - £17.00 hourly
Shoots Poole, UK
Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship –  Deputy Manager at Little Beans Garland (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 Little Beans Garland as a Pre-School Team Leader . Requirements; A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential  You must be able to gain a clear DBS and  two satisfactory references Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role is desirable. A strong understanding of the EYFS is essential. Safeguarding experience is highly desirable. Little Beans Garland was designed with a specific vision by the two owners with learning and the environment at the very heart of their project - Little Beans Garland. Every inch designed and set out to maximise free flow and play opportunities for all our...
Nursery Name:
Shoots Sales
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Apprentice
WMC Training
29 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner
£12.71 - £14.10 hourly
WMC Training Northampton, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Northampton (NN7). The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
Caring Kindergartens Ltd
28 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager
£28,516 - £29,556 yearly
Caring Kindergartens Ltd Peterborough, UK
At Caring Kindergartens, children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are currently looking for a strong Deputy Nursery Manager 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. We are looking for a passionate and inspiring early years professional to support the leadership of our nursery and make a real difference in children’s early years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting teams, leading by example and helping to create inspiring learning environments where both children and staff flourish. As a key member of the leadership team, you will: ✨ Support the Nursery Manager in leading, motivating and developing a dedicated team ✨ Lead by example, creating a positive, collaborative environment where staff feel valued and inspired ✨ Assist with recruitment, inductions, staff development and supervisions ✨ Step up to lead the nursery in the...
Nursery Name:
Caring Kindergartens Peterborough
Area/Regional Manager Nursery Manager Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager
WMC Training
24 Sep, 2026
Full time
Deputy Room Leader
£13.80 - £14.00 hourly
WMC Training Birmingham, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Solihull (B93). The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities.  You will have a desire to progress to management roles and be enrolled in a LV5 Lead Practitioner qualification. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
WMC Training
24 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner
£13.25 - £13.50 hourly
WMC Training Birmingham, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Solihull (B93). The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
23 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Senior Practitioner & Nursery Nurse Practitioner
£14.10 - £14.60 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Birmingham, UK
Senior Nursery Practitioner & Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Opportunities Shooting Stars Nursery Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ) Senior Nursery Practitioner - £14.60 per hour Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse - £14.10 per hour Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week Part Time Considered Monday to Friday | All Year Round | Bank Holidays Off 50% Childcare Discount Grow Your Early Years Career with Shooting Stars Are you a passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step into a more senior role, or you're looking to continue developing your career within a supportive and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently recruiting for both a Senior Nursery Practitioner (£14.60 per hour) and a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (£14.10 per hour) to join our friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . With...
Nursery Name:
Shooting Stars Nurseries Kings Norton
Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd
17 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Room Leader
£15.30 hourly
My Shooting Stars Nurseries Ltd Bromsgrove, UK
Early Years Room Leader (Level 3 Childcare) - Pre Toddler Room Shooting Stars Nurseries - Bromsgrove, B61 0AE £15.30 per hour (£31,824 per annum) Full Time, Permanent, 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, all-year-round nursery, closed on Bank Holidays   Lead a Nursery Room. Inspire a Team. Shape Children's Futures. Are you an experienced Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or Level 3 Early Years Educator looking for your next opportunity? At Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove, we're looking for a passionate and motivated Early Years Room Leader to join our leadership team and take responsibility for our well-established Pre-Toddler Room. This is an excellent opportunity to lead your own room, coach and develop a team of practitioners, and play a key role in delivering exceptional childcare and early education within a supportive, high-quality nursery setting. If you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and make a...
Nursery Name:
Shooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove
Room Leader/Team Leader
Ethos Education
17 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practitioner
£25,000 - £30,000 yearly
Ethos Education Acton, London, UK
Early Years job opportunity in West London     We are looking for a passionate Early Years Practitioner to join the team at this welcoming and diverse nursery in Acton, with an ASAP start!    If you're looking to further your early years career, this is a great place to work - with further training funded by the nursery, and plenty of opportunities for career progression (to roles such as Room Lead), as an Early Years Practitioner you will grow and learn every day.    This nursery also offers excellent benefits, which include:  Bonuses paid throughout the year  Great holiday scheme, with an extra day added for each year of service  Supportive management  Focus on staff wellbeing  Career development  Team building and social events  Cycle to work scheme and free parking  Regular pay rises and a competitive salary  Free lunches  Discounted childcare  Good knowledge of EYFS and the Early Years Framework is important as you will be following this when you...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
WMC Training
15 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner
£10.85 - £12.71 hourly
WMC Training Blackburn, UK
  Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Darwen (BB3). The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Deputy Manager
£13.75 - £14.50 hourly
Colourbox Montessori School Ltd Risby, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28, UK
We’re Recruiting: Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of babies? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk. This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.   You will be someone who: Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs Can lead, inspire and develop a team Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice Builds warm, professional relationships with...
Nursery Name:
Colourbox Barrow
Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager Room Leader/Team Leader Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
Ethos Education
14 Sep, 2026
Full time
Early Years Educator
£28,000 - £32,000 yearly
Ethos Education Barnet, UK
Level 3 Early Years Educator - ASAP Start - Golders Green, NW London Lovely nursery in Golders Green currently looking for hardworking and caring Early Years staff! Role: Early Years Educator Hours: Full time Monday-Friday, between 8am and 6pm, all year round Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £32k per annum Location: Golders Green Start date: ASAP Requirements: It is essential that you hold at minimum a Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have strong experience working in a nursery or early years setting. Benefits: Further training Career progression Staff wellbeing workshops with Wellbeing Lead Supportive management team Enrolment in the Royal London Workplace Pension Scheme Team social events Responsibilities as an Early Years Educator: Planning engaging and stimulating activities that meet the children's age and development stage Ensuring key children's observations and learning journals are kept up to date...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse
DD
11 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager
Dickory Docks Day Nursery Tilehurst, Reading, UK
Nursery Manager Registered Manager | EYFS & Safeguarding Lead | Full-time, permanent Reports to: Owner & Director (board level only) Manages: Deputy Manager, Business & Operations Coordinator, all Practitioners Registered places: 116 children aged 0 to 5 Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility required for Ofsted, events and quarterly board meetings. Contract: Permanent, subject to 6-month probationary period, enhanced DBS clearance with barred list check, and Ofsted suitability checks. Start date: As soon as possible. A structured 4 to 6 week handover with the outgoing manager is built into the process. Role purpose The Nursery Manager is the operational and professional heart of Dickory Docks. You will lead every aspect of the nursery's day-to-day operation: the quality of care and education delivered to children, the development and wellbeing of your team, compliance with Ofsted and EYFS requirements, and the...
Nursery Name:
Dickory Docks Day Nursery
Nursery Manager
WMC Training
09 Sep, 2026
Full time
Nursery Practitioner
WMC Training Woodford, UK
Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team at Woodford (IG8). The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training...
Nursery Name:
WMC Training
Ethos Education
08 Sep, 2026
Full time
Preschool Room Leader
£32,000 - £34,000 yearly
Ethos Education Hampstead Heath, London, UK
Are you an experienced Room Leader or looking to take the next step in your early years career? We are looking for a Preschool Room Leader to join the team in a permanent role at this wonderful nursery in Hampstead, NW London! This is an excellent opportunity either for an already experienced Room Leader or for an Early Years Practitioner with some experience taking on Room Lead responsibilities. You will be supported by a lovely management team who truly care about every member of staff, and will be part of a friendly and welcoming team. There are often team social and team building events! As Preschool Room Leader, you will: Plan, prepare and deliver activities to suit each individual child's stage of development and interests  Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the manager Support new team members through inductions in partnership with the manager Ensure room checks and outdoor checks are conducted in line with...
Nursery Name:
Ethos Education
Room Leader/Team Leader
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