453 nursery 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...

Nursery Practitioner (You must be qualified and obtain a Level 2 or 3 in childcare) Full time hours We seek a qualified Level 2 or 3 nursery practitioner with good experience working in early years, who can contribute to the high quality caring environment we provide. You will: Have good understanding of the EYFS framework along with the development matters guidance to be able to carry out observations, assessment and planning of a high standard to ensure the children in our care are having their individual needs met. Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted. Operate a key persons system and liaise with parents, carers and senior staff Plan, organise and implement a programme of activities to meet the age range you are working with and each individual child's needs and interests. Work well as part of a highly...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (on the Student Village site of the University of Winchester). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary:  £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Mulberry Day Nursery | Maidenhead | SL6 4ET. Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Shifts between 07:00-18:30 Monday-Friday | Choose 36-40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 27-30 hours over 3 days, or 18-20 hours over 2 days. Salary:  £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Contract:  Permanent | 27-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Shifts between 07:30-18:30 | Choose full-time (36-40 hours over 4 or 5 days), or part-time (27-30 hours across Wednesday-Friday). Salary:  £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Devonshire Day Nursery | Chiswick | W4 2AH. Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary:  £29,473.60-£34,590.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £14.17-£16.63 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:   Brinds Well Day Nursery | Chelsfield, Orpington | BR6 7PH. Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:   Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary:  £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Sandfield Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7RH (on the John Radcliffe Hospital site). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:  £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.  Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract:  Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary:  £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our   Partnership Reward Days...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Knowle Green Day Nursery | Staines-upon-Thames | TW18 1AJ. Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:  £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Julia Durbin Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7JU (next to Churchill Hospital). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:  £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.  Role:  Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location:  Green Park Day Nursery | Reading | RG2 6UQ (on Green Park Business Park). Contract:  Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern:  Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:30am-18:30pm. Salary:  £27,040-£32,427.20 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£15.59 per hour.   We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989.  Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘ careers, not jobs’ , supporting one another to grow and succeed.    Why join us? Generous annual leave : 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.  Work-life balance:  Up to a further 20 paid days off each...

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary at our BRAND NEW nursery (opened in May 2026). Role:   Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 or above) Location:   Garsington Day Nursery | Cowley | OX4 2SU Contract:   Permanent | 40 hours per week | 52 weeks per year Working pattern:   Monday–Friday between 7:30am–6:30pm - Choose a 4 or 5 day working week Salary:   £27,040-£33,737.60 per annum (pro-rata) | £13.00-£16.22 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? - Generous annual leave: 23 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays. - Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner  Shooting Stars Nursery – Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AE £14.10 per hour Flexible Opportunities Available Full‑time (40 hours per week) – part‑time considered OR Part‑time lunch cover – Monday to Friday, 11:30am–2:30pm (15 hours per week) All roles: All year round | Bank holidays off Join Our Supportive Bromsgrove Team This Summer As we head into the summer term, we’re welcoming a caring Level 3 Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly, well‑established Shooting Stars Bromsgrove team this summer. Suitable for both experienced practitioners and newly qualified Level 3s, the role offers strong leadership, a supportive team culture and opportunities to grow your practice at your own pace. A lunch cover option is also available for those seeking shorter, consistent hours. If you’re passionate about child‑led learning and high‑quality early years care, we’d love to hear from you....

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,...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Shooting Stars Nursery – Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV3 9PE £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) | Part‑time considered Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm All year round | Bank holidays off Grow Your Early Years Career in a Nursery Growing With You As we move into the summer term, we’re excited to welcome passionate Level 3 Early Years Nursery Practitioners to join our warm, supportive and developing team at Shooting Stars Tettenhall . Whether you’re an experienced practitioner keen to help shape practice, or a newly qualified Level 3 looking for the right environment to build confidence and skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a nursery that truly values its people. As a newer and expanding setting, you’ll be helping establish strong routines, influencing how we work, and creating meaningful experiences for children and families. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, develop...

Relief / Bank Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Worcester, WR1 3JR Up to £12.71 per hour Relief / Bank Contract | Flexible Hours Hours: Between 7:30am–6:00pm All year round | Closed on bank holidays Flexible Early Years Role That Fits Your Life Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for genuine flexibility without compromising on quality, values or professional standards? This late spring / early summer, Shooting Stars Nursery Worcester is welcoming a caring and confident Relief / Bank Nursery Practitioner to support our friendly, professional team across all rooms and age groups. This role is ideal if you enjoy variety, value work‑life balance and want your skills and experience to be truly appreciated. Whether you’re fitting work around other commitments, returning to early years, or simply choosing flexible working as a lifestyle, you’ll feel supported and valued as part of our team. What We’re Looking For...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Shooting Stars Nursery – Kings Norton, Birmingham, B30 3QJ £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) | Part‑time considered Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm All year round | Bank holidays off Join Our Kings Norton Team This Summer With the summer term underway, we’re looking for a caring and committed Level 3 Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton . Whether you’re an experienced practitioner looking for a supportive, well‑run setting, or a newly qualified Level 3 ready to build confidence and develop your practice, this is a great opportunity to grow with an established nursery where staff are genuinely valued. Our Kings Norton nursery benefits from strong leadership, consistent routines and a warm, collaborative team culture. We believe in child‑led learning, reflective practice and giving practitioners the trust and support they need to do their best...

Early Years Nursery Practitioner Shooting Stars Nursery – Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AD £14.10 per hour | Full‑time (40 hours) Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30am–6:00pm All year round | Bank holidays off Inspire Young Minds This Summer and Beyond! We’re looking for a passionate  Early Years Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team at Shooting Stars Nursery in Hinckley . With the summer term underway, this is a great time to come on board and make a real difference to our children’s development and our team. Our Hinckley nursery is a well‑established, welcoming setting with strong leadership, consistent routines and a supportive team culture. We value reflective practice, child‑led learning and giving practitioners the time and trust to do their job well. What We’re Looking For Level 3 Early Years qualification (full & relevant), level 2 may be considered Experience working in a nursery or early years setting Understanding of the...

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 work as part of a team and acting 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...