Senior Nursery Practitioner Salary: £27000-£32000pa Contract: Full-time over 4 or 5 days Location: Brentwood, Essex Join Our Team in Beautiful Brentwood, Essex Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Nursery Practitioner or Senior Early Years Educator looking to take the next step in your childcare career? We re offering a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking nursery group dedicated to providing outstanding early years education and care across Brentwood, Essex. If you re an inspiring leader who thrives on helping both children and colleagues reach their full potential, this is the perfect role for you. Staff Benefits Package Funded in-house training and CPD opportunities. Excellent career progression and development pathways. Discounted childcare (subject to availability). Regular team-building events and wellbeing initiatives. Complimentary staff events and restaurant vouchers. Annual Staff Awards Ceremony and staff recognition schemes. Open-door management approach with approachable leadership. Regular staff feedback sessions and involvement in development plans. Your Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the daily running of a designated room or age group, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safety. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS. Support and mentor team members to promote best practice and professional growth. Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues. Ensure the individual needs of every child are met through effective key person practice. Assist the Nursery Manager with compliance, safeguarding, and health & safety responsibilities. Maintain accurate records of children s progress, development, and wellbeing. Create a stimulating, inclusive environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and cognitively. What We re Looking For Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent). Proven experience in a Senior Practitioner or Room Leader role. In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A caring, positive, and proactive approach to supporting children s development. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). If you re ready to take the next step in your early years career and join a friendly, professional, and supportive team in Brentwood, Essex, apply today to become our next Senior Nursery Practitioner.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Nursery Practitioner Salary: £27000-£32000pa Contract: Full-time over 4 or 5 days Location: Brentwood, Essex Join Our Team in Beautiful Brentwood, Essex Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Nursery Practitioner or Senior Early Years Educator looking to take the next step in your childcare career? We re offering a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking nursery group dedicated to providing outstanding early years education and care across Brentwood, Essex. If you re an inspiring leader who thrives on helping both children and colleagues reach their full potential, this is the perfect role for you. Staff Benefits Package Funded in-house training and CPD opportunities. Excellent career progression and development pathways. Discounted childcare (subject to availability). Regular team-building events and wellbeing initiatives. Complimentary staff events and restaurant vouchers. Annual Staff Awards Ceremony and staff recognition schemes. Open-door management approach with approachable leadership. Regular staff feedback sessions and involvement in development plans. Your Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the daily running of a designated room or age group, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safety. Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS. Support and mentor team members to promote best practice and professional growth. Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues. Ensure the individual needs of every child are met through effective key person practice. Assist the Nursery Manager with compliance, safeguarding, and health & safety responsibilities. Maintain accurate records of children s progress, development, and wellbeing. Create a stimulating, inclusive environment where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and cognitively. What We re Looking For Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent). Proven experience in a Senior Practitioner or Room Leader role. In-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A caring, positive, and proactive approach to supporting children s development. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one). If you re ready to take the next step in your early years career and join a friendly, professional, and supportive team in Brentwood, Essex, apply today to become our next Senior Nursery Practitioner.
Early Years Practice & Quality Manager - Nursery Setting A Role Built Around Children, People & Practice (Minimal Admin - No Business Management) If you're happiest on the floor with the children, supporting your team, and bringing early years magic to life - this role was made for you. We're looking for a caring, confident Early Years Practice & Quality Manager who wants to spend their days doing what they love: in the rooms, building relationships, modelling great practice, and helping staff feel inspired and supported. There is some essential admin linked to quality and compliance, but this role is not responsible for the business side of running the nursery. You'll be supported by a dedicated Business Manager, and while you may occasionally help during annual leave, you'll always have a whole team of managers around you. This is a role for someone who wants to make a real difference - not sit behind a desk. About the Role As our Early Years Quality Manager, you will: Lead, support, and inspire our early years team day-to-day Create a warm, positive, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff Champion high-quality early years practice in line with the EYFS Support staff development, wellbeing, and confidence Work closely with the team to ensure children thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally About You We'd love to hear from you if you are: A qualified early years professional (Level 3 minimum) An experienced room leader, deputy manager, or manager ready to focus on leadership and practice Warm, approachable, and supportive - someone who leads with kindness Passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young minds Confident in mentoring and motivating a team Working Pattern Flexible working options: 4 or 5 days per week We value work-life balance and will discuss days and hours to suit the right candidate Why Join Us? A truly child- and staff-centred nursery Supportive leadership and a close-knit team Time and space to focus on quality practice, not paperwork A welcoming, happy environment where your leadership will be valued If you're looking for a role where you can lead with heart, feel supported, and enjoy coming to work each day, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and come and be part of something special.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Early Years Practice & Quality Manager - Nursery Setting A Role Built Around Children, People & Practice (Minimal Admin - No Business Management) If you're happiest on the floor with the children, supporting your team, and bringing early years magic to life - this role was made for you. We're looking for a caring, confident Early Years Practice & Quality Manager who wants to spend their days doing what they love: in the rooms, building relationships, modelling great practice, and helping staff feel inspired and supported. There is some essential admin linked to quality and compliance, but this role is not responsible for the business side of running the nursery. You'll be supported by a dedicated Business Manager, and while you may occasionally help during annual leave, you'll always have a whole team of managers around you. This is a role for someone who wants to make a real difference - not sit behind a desk. About the Role As our Early Years Quality Manager, you will: Lead, support, and inspire our early years team day-to-day Create a warm, positive, and inclusive environment for children, families, and staff Champion high-quality early years practice in line with the EYFS Support staff development, wellbeing, and confidence Work closely with the team to ensure children thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally About You We'd love to hear from you if you are: A qualified early years professional (Level 3 minimum) An experienced room leader, deputy manager, or manager ready to focus on leadership and practice Warm, approachable, and supportive - someone who leads with kindness Passionate about early childhood education and nurturing young minds Confident in mentoring and motivating a team Working Pattern Flexible working options: 4 or 5 days per week We value work-life balance and will discuss days and hours to suit the right candidate Why Join Us? A truly child- and staff-centred nursery Supportive leadership and a close-knit team Time and space to focus on quality practice, not paperwork A welcoming, happy environment where your leadership will be valued If you're looking for a role where you can lead with heart, feel supported, and enjoy coming to work each day, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and come and be part of something special.
At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first of its kind positive change. You'll be part of a high performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work. From top tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam. We've already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 50,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human centred support. We're also launching globally, helping practitioners across the USA, EU, and Australia make a difference. About the role We're seeking a passionate and driven Customer Success Manager to champion Beam's exciting expansion into the United States with our innovative platform, Magic Notes. Working closely with an elite team and the CEO, this pivotal role will be instrumental in ensuring the success and growth of our initial US partnerships, establishing our impact, and directly contributing to our ambitious journey. You will be at the forefront of ensuring our US partners realise the full value of Magic Notes, fostering strong relationships and driving adoption within key accounts. Magic Notes is an AI powered tool, already used and loved by thousands of frontline caseworkers in the UK, designed to significantly reduce administrative burden for frontline workers across various fields. This is a hands on and high impact role where you will be responsible for onboarding new partners, driving product adoption, project managing delivery and identifying opportunities for growth. You'll be crucial in validating our impact in the US and building the foundation for long term partnerships, all while helping the frontline care sector drastically improve its delivery of care. You'll be: Spearheading Successful Onboarding: Leading the onboarding process for new US partners, both remote and in person, ensuring a smooth and effective implementation of Magic Notes. Driving Adoption: By gathering feedback, delving deep into the data and directly running training and feedback sessions with users. Cultivating Strong Partnerships: You'll go above and beyond to deliver a truly magical customer experience. From frontline workers to senior leadership, product feedback to training, you'll be in the details which matter. Demonstrating Impact: You'll lead on pilot evaluation, gathering benchmark data and analysing the impact of Magic Notes. Through clear, concise updates and reports, you'll be showcasing how impactful our partnerships can be. Identifying and Securing Growth Opportunities: Proactively identifying opportunities for account expansion, developing proposals, and working with leadership to secure long term contracts, expansion and renewals. Serving as the Voice of the Customer: With an eye for detail and relentless focus on customer experience, you'll identify and share critical learnings to inform both our product development and wider go to market strategy. Contributing to Customer Success Strategy: Helping to build and refine the customer success processes and playbooks for the US market. You'll have: Exceptional Relationship Building Skills: A natural ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals at all levels, fostering strong connections. Top Class Communication Skills: You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, at ease articulating complex ideas clearly and delivering engaging presentations. A Proactive Approach: You have a keen eye for customer needs and proactively find ways to improve the customer experience, from solving problems before the customer even knows they have one to finding new ways to surprise and delight. Meticulous Attention to Detail: You understand that precision matters and bring a careful eye to your work. You're ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and dive in to deliver an outstanding customer experience. An Adaptive and Growth Mindset: You thrive in a dynamic environment, are comfortable with ambiguity and are eager to learn and adapt quickly. A Genuine Passion for Impact: You are truly motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in the frontline care sector. Nice to have: Experience in a fast paced startup environment. Success looks like: Achieving high levels of product adoption and engagement within our initial US partner organisations. Building strong, long lasting relationships with key stakeholders. Successfully identifying and securing account renewals and expansion opportunities. Providing valuable customer insights that inform Beam's US market strategy and product development. Contributing to the development of a strong customer success function in the US. Compensation Competitive OTE of $150k (basic salary: $80,000 - $100,000) Competitive range of perks based on geography Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, location and previous experience Application Process We have a four stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you. A 30 minute call with a member of our talent team A case study task/interview with a member of the customer success team A roleplay/presentation with members of the team and our CCO, Rachel Final round with Beam's CEO, Alex About Beam Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2 3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym. We've picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian. We're also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Calm, Shazam and Dropbox. Perks Generous EMI qualifying share options Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva Your own financial well being coach, through Bippit Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year Eligible for a 6 week sabbatical after 3 years in service Nursery scheme through Gogeta Healthcare cover through Benenden Health Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks £200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only) Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%. Free subscription to the Calm meditation app Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you. Reasonable adjustments: Beam is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment for all employees. This policy extends to our hiring practices. We recognise that some candidates may need additional support during their hiring process to give them the best chance of being a success. To ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity during their process, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments where required. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made during your process, please let your Talent Partner know. We encourage you to share this information, but there is no obligation to do so. Please be reassured that any reasonable adjustment requests will not be taken into account when making a decision about your candidacy.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
At Beam, you get to do work that matters for the world. We're solving the world's toughest social problems with an incredible team, tech and AI. And we're growing fast It's not easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. Join a company at the forefront of social impact, driving first of its kind positive change. You'll be part of a high performance culture where you'll make a huge impact, rapidly progress your career, and truly enjoy your work. From top tier coaching and personal development budgets to competitive salaries, we take care of everyone who works at Beam. We've already seen incredible growth from our Magic Notes product, helping case workers save over 8 hours of admin per week. From social workers and NHS clinicians to mental health practitioners and safeguarding specialists, over 50,000 frontline workers across the UK are now using Magic Notes regularly to deliver faster, more human centred support. We're also launching globally, helping practitioners across the USA, EU, and Australia make a difference. About the role We're seeking a passionate and driven Customer Success Manager to champion Beam's exciting expansion into the United States with our innovative platform, Magic Notes. Working closely with an elite team and the CEO, this pivotal role will be instrumental in ensuring the success and growth of our initial US partnerships, establishing our impact, and directly contributing to our ambitious journey. You will be at the forefront of ensuring our US partners realise the full value of Magic Notes, fostering strong relationships and driving adoption within key accounts. Magic Notes is an AI powered tool, already used and loved by thousands of frontline caseworkers in the UK, designed to significantly reduce administrative burden for frontline workers across various fields. This is a hands on and high impact role where you will be responsible for onboarding new partners, driving product adoption, project managing delivery and identifying opportunities for growth. You'll be crucial in validating our impact in the US and building the foundation for long term partnerships, all while helping the frontline care sector drastically improve its delivery of care. You'll be: Spearheading Successful Onboarding: Leading the onboarding process for new US partners, both remote and in person, ensuring a smooth and effective implementation of Magic Notes. Driving Adoption: By gathering feedback, delving deep into the data and directly running training and feedback sessions with users. Cultivating Strong Partnerships: You'll go above and beyond to deliver a truly magical customer experience. From frontline workers to senior leadership, product feedback to training, you'll be in the details which matter. Demonstrating Impact: You'll lead on pilot evaluation, gathering benchmark data and analysing the impact of Magic Notes. Through clear, concise updates and reports, you'll be showcasing how impactful our partnerships can be. Identifying and Securing Growth Opportunities: Proactively identifying opportunities for account expansion, developing proposals, and working with leadership to secure long term contracts, expansion and renewals. Serving as the Voice of the Customer: With an eye for detail and relentless focus on customer experience, you'll identify and share critical learnings to inform both our product development and wider go to market strategy. Contributing to Customer Success Strategy: Helping to build and refine the customer success processes and playbooks for the US market. You'll have: Exceptional Relationship Building Skills: A natural ability to build rapport and establish trust with individuals at all levels, fostering strong connections. Top Class Communication Skills: You have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, at ease articulating complex ideas clearly and delivering engaging presentations. A Proactive Approach: You have a keen eye for customer needs and proactively find ways to improve the customer experience, from solving problems before the customer even knows they have one to finding new ways to surprise and delight. Meticulous Attention to Detail: You understand that precision matters and bring a careful eye to your work. You're ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and dive in to deliver an outstanding customer experience. An Adaptive and Growth Mindset: You thrive in a dynamic environment, are comfortable with ambiguity and are eager to learn and adapt quickly. A Genuine Passion for Impact: You are truly motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference in the frontline care sector. Nice to have: Experience in a fast paced startup environment. Success looks like: Achieving high levels of product adoption and engagement within our initial US partner organisations. Building strong, long lasting relationships with key stakeholders. Successfully identifying and securing account renewals and expansion opportunities. Providing valuable customer insights that inform Beam's US market strategy and product development. Contributing to the development of a strong customer success function in the US. Compensation Competitive OTE of $150k (basic salary: $80,000 - $100,000) Competitive range of perks based on geography Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, location and previous experience Application Process We have a four stage interview process, giving you plenty of time to learn about Beam while we get to know you. A 30 minute call with a member of our talent team A case study task/interview with a member of the customer success team A roleplay/presentation with members of the team and our CCO, Rachel Final round with Beam's CEO, Alex About Beam Our team of 200+ embraces a hybrid working approach, enjoying 2 3 days of vibrant collaboration in our beautiful Shoreditch co working space, fully equipped with rooftop views, an onsite barista and kitted out gym. We've picked up an armful of awards for our work, including one from our former Queen. We've also been named by WIRED as one of London's 10 hottest startups and by LinkedIn as a Top 15 UK Startup. Meanwhile, we've been covered in the media literally thousands of times, including the likes of The FT, BBC, TechCrunch, Forbes and The Guardian. We're also proud to be backed by some of the world's leading tech investors and entrepreneurs, including the founders of Calm, Shazam and Dropbox. Perks Generous EMI qualifying share options Access to therapy, coaching, classes & content - powered by Oliva Your own financial well being coach, through Bippit Generous Holiday - 25 days with 3 additional days over the Christmas period + bank holidays Work remotely up to 6 weeks a year Eligible for a 6 week sabbatical after 3 years in service Nursery scheme through Gogeta Healthcare cover through Benenden Health Enhanced parental leave: Primary Caregiver leave 18 weeks and Secondary Caregiver leave 4 weeks £200 WellBeam budget for activities enhancing wellbeing and professional development Annual membership to Shoreditch Exchange gym (London office only) Pension scheme where we contribute 3% of your salary and you contribute 5%. Free subscription to the Calm meditation app Discounted bike and accessories with Cyclescheme, and tech products with Techscheme Start your journey to a more impactful career today. We're excited to hear from you. Reasonable adjustments: Beam is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment for all employees. This policy extends to our hiring practices. We recognise that some candidates may need additional support during their hiring process to give them the best chance of being a success. To ensure that all candidates have an equitable opportunity during their process, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments where required. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made during your process, please let your Talent Partner know. We encourage you to share this information, but there is no obligation to do so. Please be reassured that any reasonable adjustment requests will not be taken into account when making a decision about your candidacy.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at Yarnton Way Nursery in Erith . Rated 9.1 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled lead early years educator, who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Lead Early Years Educator, you will: lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Lead Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare a sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full list of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Early Years Educator to join our team at Yarnton Way Nursery in Erith . Rated 9.1 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled lead early years educator, who will be a role model and enable the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Lead Early Years Educator, you will: lead a team enabling them to provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. be responsible for curriculum planning within the setting oversee the setting in the absence of the Assistant Manager and Manager. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Lead Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent. post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare a sound understanding of child development and children's needs with an ability to plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage, taking into account the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures and equality and diversity considerations Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full list of duties and the requirements, please download the job description and person specification which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Assistant Manager who can support the Early Years Manager to inspire and lead the team to deliver outstanding early years education and care. Early Birds Nursery based in Bude, Cornwall is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Early Birds is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. If you already have management experience or are looking to take the next step in your career the Early Years Alliance offers extensive training and professional development opportunities. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant Manager, you will: work as part of our nursery management team to inspire and lead the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care in line with policies and procedure be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning ensure quality and safety standards are maintained at all times. Requirements: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent Post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare or similar environment Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence, e.g., for supervisions, business plans, child protection/safeguarding reporting and for recruitment purposes etc. using Microsoft Word and other computer packages The ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards, and set clear objectives for self and the team. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Assistant Manager who can support the Early Years Manager to inspire and lead the team to deliver outstanding early years education and care. Early Birds Nursery based in Bude, Cornwall is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Early Birds is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. If you already have management experience or are looking to take the next step in your career the Early Years Alliance offers extensive training and professional development opportunities. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant Manager, you will: work as part of our nursery management team to inspire and lead the team to deliver high quality inclusive early years education and care in line with policies and procedure be a role model for the wider staff team, modelling sensitive and responsive interaction and extending children's learning ensure quality and safety standards are maintained at all times. Requirements: Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification or equivalent Post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare or similar environment Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports and correspondence, e.g., for supervisions, business plans, child protection/safeguarding reporting and for recruitment purposes etc. using Microsoft Word and other computer packages The ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards, and set clear objectives for self and the team. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Bassetlaw within Nottinghamshire . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Early Years Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 25 Weeks per year: 52 Virtual interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Bassetlaw within Nottinghamshire . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Early Years Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 25 Weeks per year: 52 Virtual interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Bees At The Hive Pre-school in Bretton, Peterborough. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 32.5 Weeks per year: 39
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Bees At The Hive Pre-school in Bretton, Peterborough. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 2 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 32.5 Weeks per year: 39
Childcare East Midlands LLP.
Bingham, Nottinghamshire
Key Details Team/Business Area: Nursery Hours: At least 30-hours per week Location: Start employment at Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham ahead of the opening at the end of February 2026. Line Manager: Head of Nursery About the Role As Room Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of your room or unit - overseeing the "everyday" and taking the lead. You will not only operate an efficient and "to standard" room/unit but you will inspire, role model, coach and develop your Apprentice and Qualified Early Years Educators to deliver our ambitious and robust approach and curriculum to give all children the skills and experiences they need to take on the world without limitations. Every day you will balance the needs of the children, parents, your team and the business - ensuring you go above and beyond and excel in early years excellence. As part of your Room Manager role, you will also take on a Designated Role within the nursery. Our Offer 30% childcare discount at Cherubs Nurseries 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Annual "me" day each year - on completion of 1 years' service with the company. Plus, other Cherubs Nurseries rewards and benefits such as electric car scheme, employee assistance programme and free lunch! What you'll be doing Child-centric Ensure Cherubs Nurseries age-appropriate routines are thoroughly embedded and followed every day, giving children access to the wide range of facilities and extra-curricular activities each of our nurseries offer. Oversee the bi-weekly planning cycle for your room/unit, ensuring this is completed to Cherubs Nurseries standards and properly encapsulates the children for which is applies - utilising assessments, cohort and the children's interests. Be responsible for the completion of the Nursery App including child profiles, parent communication, record keeping (daily diary, accident logs etc) observations and tracking. Promote high standards of child presentation and personal hygiene, ensuring children are regularly changed, have their faces cleaned and are comfortable. Be responsible for the presentation and maintenance of your room/unit - this includes planning board, displays, storage, cleanliness and furniture (including those not stored in your room/unit). Oversee snack and mealtimes, following Cherubs Nurseries Food Policy and Allergy, Intolerance and Dietary Requirement Policy. Work alongside your Head of Nursery to maintain a robust Key Person System, following Cherubs Nurseries standards. Ensure smooth transitions between one Key Person to another and between rooms - always communicating with the parents and putting the child's needs first. Communicate with Purpose Effectively allocate daily and weekly jobs and roles to your team, ensuring relevant experience where necessary - for example nappy changes, focus activities and room maintenance and cleaning. Take the lead in daily handovers, being that smiley, positive and knowledgeable point of contact for our parents and families - always representing your room/unit and Cherubs Nurseries in the best possible way. Meet with your Head of Nursery every month to discuss your room/unit and get aligned on not only nursery action plans but the annual aims and objectives of Cherubs Nurseries. Ensure your Qualified and Apprentice Early Years Educators are kept updated and in the know with any nursery or business updates or changes - positively and thoroughly answering any questions they may have. If you don't have the answer, share with them the person who might. Play to Win Undertake a Designated Role within the nursery, ensuring this is completed to the highest standard and tailored to the exacting needs of your nursery. Support in the planning of nursery events such as Summer Fair, Pre-School Graduation, Fairy Night, Parent's Evening and Stay and Plays. Take responsibility for all room checks, forms and assessments - ensuring these are completed on-time and to the required standard. Have a grasp and understanding of all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures, always checking if you are unsure and sharing the importance of these with your team. Seek out Solutions Effectively deal with any parent feedback, both positive and negative - taking the appropriate course of action. If you need to, involve your Head of Nursery to process this together. Ensure First Aid (including medication) is administered properly to any child or staff member in-need. Take the appropriate course of action and record-keeping to ensure compliance. Identify and support any child with additional needs such as SEND or EAL. Work with the Head of Nursery, SENDCo and parents to access all available support to give the child the best start in life. Be responsible for the All About Me and successful Settling In of all new children and those who have transitioned into your room. Implement positive techniques including Family Books and a home-from-home environment. Look out for each other Take an active role in the onboarding of new Educators to your room, making them feel welcome and upskilling them to Cherubs Nurseries standards. Be an advocate for your team - regularly sharing positive feedback for your team at morning briefings/evening debriefings, annual training events or on company social media. Develop and prepare your team for internal audits, mock Ofsted inspections and live Ofsted inspections. Inspire their curiosity to learn more about these and understand what they can do to bring about the best possible outcomes in these. Remember, this role description is just a guide. If you see something you can't tick off, we will support you to learn, develop and grow. Also, we want to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible - so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments making. Please find complete job description on Cherubs Nurseries Careers Page or email to find out more. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Key Details Team/Business Area: Nursery Hours: At least 30-hours per week Location: Start employment at Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham ahead of the opening at the end of February 2026. Line Manager: Head of Nursery About the Role As Room Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of your room or unit - overseeing the "everyday" and taking the lead. You will not only operate an efficient and "to standard" room/unit but you will inspire, role model, coach and develop your Apprentice and Qualified Early Years Educators to deliver our ambitious and robust approach and curriculum to give all children the skills and experiences they need to take on the world without limitations. Every day you will balance the needs of the children, parents, your team and the business - ensuring you go above and beyond and excel in early years excellence. As part of your Room Manager role, you will also take on a Designated Role within the nursery. Our Offer 30% childcare discount at Cherubs Nurseries 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Annual "me" day each year - on completion of 1 years' service with the company. Plus, other Cherubs Nurseries rewards and benefits such as electric car scheme, employee assistance programme and free lunch! What you'll be doing Child-centric Ensure Cherubs Nurseries age-appropriate routines are thoroughly embedded and followed every day, giving children access to the wide range of facilities and extra-curricular activities each of our nurseries offer. Oversee the bi-weekly planning cycle for your room/unit, ensuring this is completed to Cherubs Nurseries standards and properly encapsulates the children for which is applies - utilising assessments, cohort and the children's interests. Be responsible for the completion of the Nursery App including child profiles, parent communication, record keeping (daily diary, accident logs etc) observations and tracking. Promote high standards of child presentation and personal hygiene, ensuring children are regularly changed, have their faces cleaned and are comfortable. Be responsible for the presentation and maintenance of your room/unit - this includes planning board, displays, storage, cleanliness and furniture (including those not stored in your room/unit). Oversee snack and mealtimes, following Cherubs Nurseries Food Policy and Allergy, Intolerance and Dietary Requirement Policy. Work alongside your Head of Nursery to maintain a robust Key Person System, following Cherubs Nurseries standards. Ensure smooth transitions between one Key Person to another and between rooms - always communicating with the parents and putting the child's needs first. Communicate with Purpose Effectively allocate daily and weekly jobs and roles to your team, ensuring relevant experience where necessary - for example nappy changes, focus activities and room maintenance and cleaning. Take the lead in daily handovers, being that smiley, positive and knowledgeable point of contact for our parents and families - always representing your room/unit and Cherubs Nurseries in the best possible way. Meet with your Head of Nursery every month to discuss your room/unit and get aligned on not only nursery action plans but the annual aims and objectives of Cherubs Nurseries. Ensure your Qualified and Apprentice Early Years Educators are kept updated and in the know with any nursery or business updates or changes - positively and thoroughly answering any questions they may have. If you don't have the answer, share with them the person who might. Play to Win Undertake a Designated Role within the nursery, ensuring this is completed to the highest standard and tailored to the exacting needs of your nursery. Support in the planning of nursery events such as Summer Fair, Pre-School Graduation, Fairy Night, Parent's Evening and Stay and Plays. Take responsibility for all room checks, forms and assessments - ensuring these are completed on-time and to the required standard. Have a grasp and understanding of all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures, always checking if you are unsure and sharing the importance of these with your team. Seek out Solutions Effectively deal with any parent feedback, both positive and negative - taking the appropriate course of action. If you need to, involve your Head of Nursery to process this together. Ensure First Aid (including medication) is administered properly to any child or staff member in-need. Take the appropriate course of action and record-keeping to ensure compliance. Identify and support any child with additional needs such as SEND or EAL. Work with the Head of Nursery, SENDCo and parents to access all available support to give the child the best start in life. Be responsible for the All About Me and successful Settling In of all new children and those who have transitioned into your room. Implement positive techniques including Family Books and a home-from-home environment. Look out for each other Take an active role in the onboarding of new Educators to your room, making them feel welcome and upskilling them to Cherubs Nurseries standards. Be an advocate for your team - regularly sharing positive feedback for your team at morning briefings/evening debriefings, annual training events or on company social media. Develop and prepare your team for internal audits, mock Ofsted inspections and live Ofsted inspections. Inspire their curiosity to learn more about these and understand what they can do to bring about the best possible outcomes in these. Remember, this role description is just a guide. If you see something you can't tick off, we will support you to learn, develop and grow. Also, we want to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible - so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments making. Please find complete job description on Cherubs Nurseries Careers Page or email to find out more. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.
We are pleased to present a contract SEND teacher opportunity within a dedicated SEND setting based in Kingston-Upon-Thames, London. This role offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs, specifically within a Year 7 - Year 8 class environment. Our client is an established Academy-SEND that values skilled educators with a strong background in supporting children with Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) . The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored education and support to young learners with complex requirements, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The role is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 , with ongoing placement until further notice. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers holding QTS or QTLS to join a professional team that prioritises dedication, compassion, and high standards of care and education. We are seeking candidates with: Relevant experience working with children with PMLD and complex needs Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding policies The ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs Excellent communication and collaboration skills Professional registration (QTS/QTLS) and appropriate teaching qualifications The position offers daily rate compensation between £120 and £200 , reflecting experience and the responsibilities involved. The setting boasts a dedicated team of 36-65 staff, committed to providing high-quality education and care for its pupils. All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full-prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to. ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu. PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship. Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager. Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position. Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more. This role is not suitable for applicants: not currently based within the UK requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work without UK schools' experience For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.
Jan 21, 2026
Contractor
We are pleased to present a contract SEND teacher opportunity within a dedicated SEND setting based in Kingston-Upon-Thames, London. This role offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs, specifically within a Year 7 - Year 8 class environment. Our client is an established Academy-SEND that values skilled educators with a strong background in supporting children with Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) . The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering tailored education and support to young learners with complex requirements, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. The role is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 , with ongoing placement until further notice. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers holding QTS or QTLS to join a professional team that prioritises dedication, compassion, and high standards of care and education. We are seeking candidates with: Relevant experience working with children with PMLD and complex needs Strong understanding of SEND legislation and safeguarding policies The ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs Excellent communication and collaboration skills Professional registration (QTS/QTLS) and appropriate teaching qualifications The position offers daily rate compensation between £120 and £200 , reflecting experience and the responsibilities involved. The setting boasts a dedicated team of 36-65 staff, committed to providing high-quality education and care for its pupils. All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full-prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period. If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to. ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT: Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu. PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship. Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager. Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position. Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more. This role is not suitable for applicants: not currently based within the UK requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work without UK schools' experience For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled Early Years Educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. Northend Nursery is based in Slade Green, Erith , in the London borough of Bexley, a popular setting at the heart of the community. Northend Nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.5 on Day Nurseries. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: TBC
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled Early Years Educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. Northend Nursery is based in Slade Green, Erith , in the London borough of Bexley, a popular setting at the heart of the community. Northend Nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and 9.5 on Day Nurseries. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: TBC
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Early Birds Nursery in Bude, Cornwall . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Early Years Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 35 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Early Birds Nursery in Bude, Cornwall . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Early Years Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 35 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
Childcare East Midlands LLP.
Bingham, Nottinghamshire
Key Details Team/Business Area: Nursery Hours: At least 30-hours per week Location: Start employment at Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham ahead of the opening at the end of February 2026. Line Manager: Head of Nursery About the Role As Room Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of your room or unit - overseeing the "everyday" and taking the lead. You will not only operate an efficient and "to standard" room/unit but you will inspire, role model, coach and develop your Apprentice and Qualified Early Years Educators to deliver our ambitious and robust approach and curriculum to give all children the skills and experiences they need to take on the world without limitations. Every day you will balance the needs of the children, parents, your team and the business - ensuring you go above and beyond and excel in early years excellence. As part of your Room Manager role, you will also take on a Designated Role within the nursery. Our Offer 30% childcare discount at Cherubs Nurseries 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Annual "me" day each year - on completion of 1 years' service with the company. Plus, other Cherubs Nurseries rewards and benefits such as electric car scheme, employee assistance programme and free lunch! What you'll be doing Child-centric Ensure Cherubs Nurseries age-appropriate routines are thoroughly embedded and followed every day, giving children access to the wide range of facilities and extra-curricular activities each of our nurseries offer. Oversee the bi-weekly planning cycle for your room/unit, ensuring this is completed to Cherubs Nurseries standards and properly encapsulates the children for which is applies - utilising assessments, cohort and the children's interests. Be responsible for the completion of the Nursery App including child profiles, parent communication, record keeping (daily diary, accident logs etc) observations and tracking. Promote high standards of child presentation and personal hygiene, ensuring children are regularly changed, have their faces cleaned and are comfortable. Be responsible for the presentation and maintenance of your room/unit - this includes planning board, displays, storage, cleanliness and furniture (including those not stored in your room/unit). Oversee snack and mealtimes, following Cherubs Nurseries Food Policy and Allergy, Intolerance and Dietary Requirement Policy. Work alongside your Head of Nursery to maintain a robust Key Person System, following Cherubs Nurseries standards. Ensure smooth transitions between one Key Person to another and between rooms - always communicating with the parents and putting the child's needs first. Communicate with Purpose Effectively allocate daily and weekly jobs and roles to your team, ensuring relevant experience where necessary - for example nappy changes, focus activities and room maintenance and cleaning. Take the lead in daily handovers, being that smiley, positive and knowledgeable point of contact for our parents and families - always representing your room/unit and Cherubs Nurseries in the best possible way. Meet with your Head of Nursery every month to discuss your room/unit and get aligned on not only nursery action plans but the annual aims and objectives of Cherubs Nurseries. Ensure your Qualified and Apprentice Early Years Educators are kept updated and in the know with any nursery or business updates or changes - positively and thoroughly answering any questions they may have. If you don't have the answer, share with them the person who might. Play to Win Undertake a Designated Role within the nursery, ensuring this is completed to the highest standard and tailored to the exacting needs of your nursery. Support in the planning of nursery events such as Summer Fair, Pre-School Graduation, Fairy Night, Parent's Evening and Stay and Plays. Take responsibility for all room checks, forms and assessments - ensuring these are completed on-time and to the required standard. Have a grasp and understanding of all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures, always checking if you are unsure and sharing the importance of these with your team. Seek out Solutions Effectively deal with any parent feedback, both positive and negative - taking the appropriate course of action. If you need to, involve your Head of Nursery to process this together. Ensure First Aid (including medication) is administered properly to any child or staff member in-need. Take the appropriate course of action and record-keeping to ensure compliance. Identify and support any child with additional needs such as SEND or EAL. Work with the Head of Nursery, SENDCo and parents to access all available support to give the child the best start in life. Be responsible for the All About Me and successful Settling In of all new children and those who have transitioned into your room. Implement positive techniques including Family Books and a home-from-home environment. Look out for each other Take an active role in the onboarding of new Educators to your room, making them feel welcome and upskilling them to Cherubs Nurseries standards. Be an advocate for your team - regularly sharing positive feedback for your team at morning briefings/evening debriefings, annual training events or on company social media. Develop and prepare your team for internal audits, mock Ofsted inspections and live Ofsted inspections. Inspire their curiosity to learn more about these and understand what they can do to bring about the best possible outcomes in these. Remember, this role description is just a guide. If you see something you can't tick off, we will support you to learn, develop and grow. Also, we want to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible - so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments making. Please find complete job description on Cherubs Nurseries Careers Page or email to find out more. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
Key Details Team/Business Area: Nursery Hours: At least 30-hours per week Location: Start employment at Cherubs Mapperley or Cherubs Ruddington, then transfer to Cherubs Bingham ahead of the opening at the end of February 2026. Line Manager: Head of Nursery About the Role As Room Manager, you will be the driving force behind the success of your room or unit - overseeing the "everyday" and taking the lead. You will not only operate an efficient and "to standard" room/unit but you will inspire, role model, coach and develop your Apprentice and Qualified Early Years Educators to deliver our ambitious and robust approach and curriculum to give all children the skills and experiences they need to take on the world without limitations. Every day you will balance the needs of the children, parents, your team and the business - ensuring you go above and beyond and excel in early years excellence. As part of your Room Manager role, you will also take on a Designated Role within the nursery. Our Offer 30% childcare discount at Cherubs Nurseries 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE) Annual "me" day each year - on completion of 1 years' service with the company. Plus, other Cherubs Nurseries rewards and benefits such as electric car scheme, employee assistance programme and free lunch! What you'll be doing Child-centric Ensure Cherubs Nurseries age-appropriate routines are thoroughly embedded and followed every day, giving children access to the wide range of facilities and extra-curricular activities each of our nurseries offer. Oversee the bi-weekly planning cycle for your room/unit, ensuring this is completed to Cherubs Nurseries standards and properly encapsulates the children for which is applies - utilising assessments, cohort and the children's interests. Be responsible for the completion of the Nursery App including child profiles, parent communication, record keeping (daily diary, accident logs etc) observations and tracking. Promote high standards of child presentation and personal hygiene, ensuring children are regularly changed, have their faces cleaned and are comfortable. Be responsible for the presentation and maintenance of your room/unit - this includes planning board, displays, storage, cleanliness and furniture (including those not stored in your room/unit). Oversee snack and mealtimes, following Cherubs Nurseries Food Policy and Allergy, Intolerance and Dietary Requirement Policy. Work alongside your Head of Nursery to maintain a robust Key Person System, following Cherubs Nurseries standards. Ensure smooth transitions between one Key Person to another and between rooms - always communicating with the parents and putting the child's needs first. Communicate with Purpose Effectively allocate daily and weekly jobs and roles to your team, ensuring relevant experience where necessary - for example nappy changes, focus activities and room maintenance and cleaning. Take the lead in daily handovers, being that smiley, positive and knowledgeable point of contact for our parents and families - always representing your room/unit and Cherubs Nurseries in the best possible way. Meet with your Head of Nursery every month to discuss your room/unit and get aligned on not only nursery action plans but the annual aims and objectives of Cherubs Nurseries. Ensure your Qualified and Apprentice Early Years Educators are kept updated and in the know with any nursery or business updates or changes - positively and thoroughly answering any questions they may have. If you don't have the answer, share with them the person who might. Play to Win Undertake a Designated Role within the nursery, ensuring this is completed to the highest standard and tailored to the exacting needs of your nursery. Support in the planning of nursery events such as Summer Fair, Pre-School Graduation, Fairy Night, Parent's Evening and Stay and Plays. Take responsibility for all room checks, forms and assessments - ensuring these are completed on-time and to the required standard. Have a grasp and understanding of all Cherubs Nurseries policies and procedures, always checking if you are unsure and sharing the importance of these with your team. Seek out Solutions Effectively deal with any parent feedback, both positive and negative - taking the appropriate course of action. If you need to, involve your Head of Nursery to process this together. Ensure First Aid (including medication) is administered properly to any child or staff member in-need. Take the appropriate course of action and record-keeping to ensure compliance. Identify and support any child with additional needs such as SEND or EAL. Work with the Head of Nursery, SENDCo and parents to access all available support to give the child the best start in life. Be responsible for the All About Me and successful Settling In of all new children and those who have transitioned into your room. Implement positive techniques including Family Books and a home-from-home environment. Look out for each other Take an active role in the onboarding of new Educators to your room, making them feel welcome and upskilling them to Cherubs Nurseries standards. Be an advocate for your team - regularly sharing positive feedback for your team at morning briefings/evening debriefings, annual training events or on company social media. Develop and prepare your team for internal audits, mock Ofsted inspections and live Ofsted inspections. Inspire their curiosity to learn more about these and understand what they can do to bring about the best possible outcomes in these. Remember, this role description is just a guide. If you see something you can't tick off, we will support you to learn, develop and grow. Also, we want to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible - so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments making. Please find complete job description on Cherubs Nurseries Careers Page or email to find out more. Cherubs Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees with disabilities and learning difficulties.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Out of School Club Assistant to join our team at Longstanton Pre-School in Cambridge . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Out of School Club Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Out of School Club Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 22.5 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Out of School Club Assistant to join our team at Longstanton Pre-School in Cambridge . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Out of School Club Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Out of School Club Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 22.5 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Bassetlaw within Nottinghamshire . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 25 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: 26th January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Educator to join our team at Kilton Childcare in Worksop, Bassetlaw within Nottinghamshire . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.8 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for a skilled early years educator who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that put children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As Early Years Educator, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment support the nursery management team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with the setting's policies and procedures. Requirements: Successful applicants for the Early Years Educator position will need: a minimum Level 3 or above Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification or equivalent. proven post-qualification experience of working with children. Also, you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service. For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 25 Weeks per year: 52 Interview date: 26th January 2026
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Godmanchester Pre-School in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Early Years Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 32.5 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Early Years Assistant to join our team at Godmanchester Pre-School in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire . Rated Good by Ofsted and 9.9 on Day Nurseries. We are looking for an Early Years Assistant who will offer our children high quality inclusive early years education and care. We take great pride in being a friendly, inclusive setting that puts children and their families at the heart of our practice and provide excellent promotion and progression opportunities for our staff team. As an Early Years Assistant , you do not need to be qualified, however we will encourage and support you to obtain your early years qualification. Working in the early years really is one of the best decisions you will ever make, and we cannot wait to be part of your career journey! What we offer: We are proud to be part of the Early Years Alliance family of early years settings. Founded over 60 years ago, the Alliance is an educational charity dedicated to supporting the delivery of quality early years education and care to children and families. The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources. Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets A dedicated mental health First aider to support your mental well being Job purpose: As the Early Years Assistant, you will: provide creative and engaging learning opportunities for children. be a proactive member of the team, providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment To support the Nursery Management team in delivering high quality care following policies and procedures. Requirements: Previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to undertake training leading to or working towards a recognised childcare qualification. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service For the full of duties and the requirements, please download the job description which accompanies this advert. Hours per week: 32.5 Weeks per year: 39 Interview date: Monday 26th January 2026
Nursery: Just Imagine, Vange- SS16 4JX Role: Third in Charge Full Time 40 hours per week Salary Range £28,000 At Just Imagine Day Nursery-Vange offers the highest quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Always putting our families first, the safety and wellbeing of all our children, staff and parents is our number one priority. At Just Imagine our goal is to encourage independence across all areas of learning and development, and we instil our ethos of 'Nurture, Care, Inspire' in all our settings. The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge, you will, You will help lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Just Imagine Vange Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Nursery: Just Imagine, Vange- SS16 4JX Role: Third in Charge Full Time 40 hours per week Salary Range £28,000 At Just Imagine Day Nursery-Vange offers the highest quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Always putting our families first, the safety and wellbeing of all our children, staff and parents is our number one priority. At Just Imagine our goal is to encourage independence across all areas of learning and development, and we instil our ethos of 'Nurture, Care, Inspire' in all our settings. The nursery is located on Kent View Road and conveniently situated near the A13 and ideally based within the local community. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge, you will, You will help lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential Apply now to join our family, fulfill your career where everyone matters and everyone makes a difference. We look forward to receiving your application! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Just Imagine Vange Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group
Family First Nursery Group
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Family First Nursery Group
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH Salary: £28,080 per annum Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme As a Third in Charge you will help: Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence. Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth. Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development. Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies. Third in Charge requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing Position: Deputy Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification At Woodberry Waterlooville our goal is to give every child the best possible start, supporting their potential in a warm, nurturing environment. We engage in a broad, balanced curriculum, differentiated to suit each child's unique abilities and personality, with a focus on fun, enjoyment and challenge. If you're a passionate Deputy Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme Company Pension Scheme Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Responsibilities: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions. Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency. Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Leadership experience - Essential Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable. Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children's lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can't wait to welcome you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Jan 20, 2026
Full time
Join our Team at Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing Position: Deputy Manager Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification At Woodberry Waterlooville our goal is to give every child the best possible start, supporting their potential in a warm, nurturing environment. We engage in a broad, balanced curriculum, differentiated to suit each child's unique abilities and personality, with a focus on fun, enjoyment and challenge. If you're a passionate Deputy Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months! Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid! Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme Company Pension Scheme Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Responsibilities: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions. Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency. Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Leadership experience - Essential Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable. Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children's lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can't wait to welcome you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Woodberry Day Nursery - Sholing is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
