152 nursery lead practitioner jobs found

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes - Fishermead  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Jubilee Wood Nursery . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. The nursery is situated next to Jubilee Wood Primary School, located in Fishermead, a short walk from Central Milton Keynes. We offer full and part-time care for up to 82 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.     About the Role Working closely with the Nursery...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Emberton Nursery, Milton Keynes  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Emberton Nursery . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. 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...

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...

Early Years Room Leader – Pre‑Toddler Shooting Stars Nursery – Bromsgrove, B61 0AE £15.30 per hour | £31,824 per annum Full‑time | 40 hours per week Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays Lead With Confidence in the Crucial Early Years Are you an experienced Room Leader or Senior Early Years Practitioner who thrives on leading teams, shaping practice and delivering exceptional care for our youngest children? At Shooting Stars Nursery Bromsgrove , we’re looking for a skilled and confident Pre‑Toddler Room Leader to take ownership of a well‑established room, guiding children through this vital stage of development while mentoring and inspiring a dedicated team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who understands the complexity of early development, values high standards and enjoys combining leadership responsibility with hands‑on practice. The Role As Pre‑Toddler Room Leader , you’ll be...

Senior Nursery Practitioner  Shooting Stars Nursery – Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU £14.60 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours per week) Take the Next Step This Summer in Your Early Years Career Are you an experienced Level 3 Early Years Practitioner ready to take on more responsibility? As we move into the summer term, Shooting Stars Nursery Wolverhampton is looking for a confident and committed Senior Nursery Practitioner to work closely with our Room Leader, supporting high‑quality practice, mentoring colleagues and helping shape an outstanding Early Years experience for children and families. This role is ideal if you’re secure in the EYFS, passionate about child‑centred care and ready to develop your leadership skills in a supportive, well‑resourced nursery, without stepping away from the day‑to‑day joy of working with children. Your Role as Senior Nursery Practitioner You’ll play a key role in maintaining consistently high standards within the room,...

Looking to further your Early Years Career? Look no further! We are currently looking for a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner to start ASAP at this lovely nursery in Acton, West London. This is a permanent role to work full time, Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Practitioner you will be supported by a management team who truly cares about every member of staff, with a real focus on staff wellbeing. Benefits also include career progression, fully funded further training, team social events, discounted childcare, and a competitive salary with regular pay rises. As an Early Years Practitioner you will be a key worker, observing your key children's progress and development and planning next steps. You will plan and lead activities and supervise learning through play, and it is important that you have strong communication skills as you will liaise with parents and carers to discuss their child's progress. It is essential that you hold at least a Level 3 qualification...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Hopscotch Pre School (Room Leader)(Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Room Leader at Hopscotch Pre School, Ferndown . Hopscotch Preschool and Nursery is a long-established setting based in Ferndown and caters for children from 3 months to 3 years. We value fun and a great atmosphere! Children learn most successfully when they are happy and secure, supported by a team who are happy and fun loving! We are a busy and thriving setting within a purpose-built building surrounded by large outdoor spaces and overlooking protected heathland. Your duties and responsibilities will include; The role of a Room Leader The role of a Room Leader looks after the educational and social development of babies from 3months to 2 years old. Their...

Excellent opportunity for a hardworking Early Years Nursery Practitioner in Woolwich - permanent position to start ASAP at this warm and welcoming nursery.    With career development and progression opportunities, including Room Lead roles, this is a great place to work for any Nursery Practitioner looking to take the next steps in their early years career!     Benefits include:  Further training and qualifications, funded by the nursery  28 days holiday, plus extra for each year of service and your birthday off  Cycle to work scheme Supportive management  Focus on wellbeing  Staff discount on childcare  Bonuses throughout the year  Regular pay rises  Sociable team - with regular team building activities and social events  This is a full time and permanent role to work Monday-Friday, and as an Early Years Nursery Practitioner it is essential that you hold a relevant Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years or Childcare and have...

A wonderful and welcoming nursery in Woodford is now looking for a passionate and caring Early Years Educator who holds a Level 3 (minimum) qualification in Early Years to join the team!    This nursery is a great place for any Early Years Educator looking to further their early years career, with ongoing training provided throughout the year, and is a lovely setting with bright and well-equipped rooms that each open out onto their own garden for extended learning and play. There are also regular days out to local parks and farms!    Working as an Early Years Educator is very rewarding - you are making a difference to children's lives and early development, and you will see how they grow whilst in your care and preparing them for the next stage of their education. This is a lovely nursery that prioritises children's individual and specific needs through a tailored curriculum that enables every child to progress towards the Early Learning Goals.    This nursery offers many...

Early Years Lead Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Jubilee Wood Nursery, Milton Keynes Full time | Monday–Friday | 8 hours per day Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Jubilee Wood Acorn Nursery . This is a full‑time, permanent role , ideal for a confident Level 3 practitioner who is ready to take on increased responsibility, support their team and continue developing their leadership skills while remaining hands‑on in practice. About the Role As an Early Years Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of your room, role modelling high‑quality early years practice and mentoring colleagues. Working closely with the Senior Practitioner and Deputy Manager, you will help drive quality, consistency and positive outcomes for children, families and staff. This role provides a strong foundation for progression into senior leadership within...

Join an Exceptional Nursery Provision as a Lead Practitioner Are you a calm, skilled and knowledgeable practitioner who is passionate about child development and ready to take the next step in your early years career? Do you lead with intention and consistency, creating meaningful, inspirational experiences that ensure children are truly “life ready”? At La Maternelle Family Childcare, we are looking for a Lead Practitioner to join our team in our Rainbow Room. This is a key role where you will work closely alongside the Room Manager, supporting the day-to-day running of the room and helping to maintain high-quality, consistent practice. The Role As a Lead Practitioner, you will: Support the Room Manager in the day-to-day organisation of the Baby Room Work collaboratively to ensure practice is calm, consistent and of the highest quality Model and promote a skilled, intentional approach to childcare within the team Support and guide colleagues, helping to...

🌟 Take the Lead in a New Adventure!  🌟 Pre-School Room Lead | Level 3+ Qualified Are you a kind, caring, and inspirational educator ready to lead with confidence and heart? At Naturally Learning, there is an opportunity for you to be a Room Lead in our Explorers Room. We are looking for a passionate Educator ready to be a Room Lead to guide a space where children thrive and teams grow.  In this role, you will: Deliver inspiring care and education to our children Lead with the day-to-day running and ensure continuity of provision Be a role model for children and colleagues alike Help create a joyful, supportive team environment Communicate professionally with families, teams, and external partners Ensure a positive, high-standard environment for all Stay organised and meet deadlines with ease Champion best practice and uphold nursery policies Complete key admin tasks Speak up—celebrate great practice or raise concerns...

Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into a trusted childcare provider across Cornwall. Our unique, farm-inspired environments encourage children to explore, learn, and thrive. What We Offer Pay above National Living Wage Annual salary reviews Discounted childcare Funded CPD and career progression Pension scheme Flexible working options Employee benefits and discounts Generous holiday allowance Team events and wellbeing support Your Role Lead and mentor your team to deliver outstanding early years education and care Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support school readiness Support children in becoming confident, independent learners Carry out accurate observations and assessments to support each child’s...

Recruiting for a Lead Teacher at BLS Barnet!     Full Time- 40 hours per week Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time) Up to £39,160 per annum.  Dependent on qualifications, experience and including performance related bonus.   We have an exciting opportunity for an   Early Years Teacher   at our   Barnet branch . This is a team-based role within our   Pre-school room , working closely with the   Room Leader and a wider team of 5 dedicated educators.   You will be based in a classroom of up to   32 children (ratio 1:8)   and will play a key part in the day-to-day life of the room from   teaching, supporting routines and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality practice. Bright Little Stars Benefits Package: A competitive salary reviewed annually Generous Annual Leave – 29 days plus 3 days Xmas holiday days  and 2 full weeks in the summer holidays- August! ‘All hands-on deck’ –...

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;...

Level 2  Childcare Apprenticeship – Banana Moon Day Nursery - Chipping Norton Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level ? Childcare Apprenticeship / Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Banana Moon Day Nursery, Chipping Norton . The emphasis at Banana Moon is to see everything from a parent’s point of view. We appreciate we are being entrusted with the care of your most precious possessions; therefore, we have created a caring, loving and secure environment for children from 0 to 5 years of age. Fingerprint Biometric Access Security is of paramount concern at Banana Moon. With this in mind we operate a ‘fingerprint’ biometric access system to protect children and nursery staff. This system allows nursery personnel to register parent’s fingerprints in seconds. Parents then simply press their fingerprint on a sensor pad at the door to gain fast, easy access. We operate an...

We are looking for a hardworking and caring Early Years Practitioner with at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare to join the friendly team at this nursery in New Malden! This is a permanent role to work full time as an Early Years Practitioner within a setting that was specifically designed to meet children's needs and has a capacity of up to 40 children. There is a sensory space in the garden used for small groups of key children, and there are regular visits to local parks, library visits and the local high street, making every day different and fun! As an Early Years Practitioner you will be a key person, and one of your responsibilities will be to carry out observations and track and assess your key children's progress, planning next steps based on where they're at. You will also lead activities and encourage child led play, and lead story time and circle time sessions. Benefits of working at this nursery include: Fully funded further training...

Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Spring Gate Nursery School Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Spring Gate Nursery School, Ross-on-Wye. Spring Gate Nursery School is a warm, welcoming early years setting where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace. We believe every child is unique, and our nurturing team is dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating environment where curiosity is celebrated and confidence is built every day. At Spring Gate, we follow the EYFS framework through play-based learning that inspires imagination, independence, and a love of learning. Our caring practitioners work closely with families to support each child’s individual journey, ensuring they feel valued, secure, and ready for their next steps in education. With a strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – North Harrow Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at North Harrow Nursery, Harrow. Our comfortable surroundings offer a setting of affection and trust where your children feel secure and are nurtured and guided to achieve maximum learning and growth by committed and qualified staff. At The North Harrow Nursery, we know that entrusting your child to a day care nursery is an important decision. By providing the best in childcare, we make the right choice easy for you. We have 4 rooms and care for children from  3 months to 5 years Your duties and responsibilities will include; Work closely with managers to support high-quality practice in line with EYFS Help plan activities and monitor children’s learning and development Share good practice and support...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Kents Hill is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Kents Hill Our nursery building at Kents Hill has been designed in an innovative octagonal shape with a central atrium and light and spacious rooms. The nursery benefits from large garden areas which can be...