Best Practice Network Limited - Kent

from £8 an hour

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

We have a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ambitious and want to gain playworker qualification while getting experience. You'll create meaningful relationships with the children, your team and with parents. Responsibilities • Supporting children: Providing care, play, and learning activities for children of different ages and developmental stages • Creating a safe environment: Ensuring the environment is inclusive and appropriate for children's needs and cultural backgrounds • Communicating with parents: Sharing information about children's needs and progress with parents and carers • Observing and assessing children: Monitoring children and discussing concerns with a line manager • Maintaining records: Keeping records of attendance, contact details, and other relevant information • Attending courses: Participating in courses and meetings to develop skills and knowledge • Completing tasks: Completing tests, assignments, and other tasks as part of the apprenticeship • Working with others: Collaborating with colleagues and other professionals to meet children's needs • Following policies: Adhering to policies and procedures relevant to the work of the setting

Happy Days South West Limited - Yeovil

from £35,500 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Following our recent OFSTED inspection where our Yeovil Nursery achieved ‘Expected Standard’ we are recruiting for an Assistant Manager. This newly implemented role is an opportunity to lead the day-to-day running of the nursery and work closely with the Early Years Nursery manager at an exciting time of growth. This is a chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career enhancing. Up to £35,500.00 per annum Full-time, 40 hours a week You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care and education. By inspiring your team and fostering strong relationships with families, you’ll create a safe, engaging, and stimulating environment where every child can flourish. In return, we offer a supportive and flexible working environment designed to help you succeed in your role while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a leader within the nursery, you’ll be empowered to shape both your team’s success and your own professional journey. Why join us? Happy Days Yeovil is a well-established nursery with a strong community presence and a dedicated team. The nursery is entering an exciting new phase, focused on strengthening leadership, enhancing quality, and building an environment where both children and staff can truly thrive. Recent OFSTED Inspectors noted that our children “demonstrate that they are gaining a broad range of skills and knowledge and are prepared for their transition to the next room or school.” and “Children enjoy their time at the setting and engage enthusiastically in the wide range of learning opportunities staff provide.” This is a great opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a growing setting. With increased interest in the local area and continued development plans, you’ll play a central role in shaping the nursery’s future and making a lasting difference. We invest in you as much as you invest in the children and your team. You’ll benefit from structured training, leadership mentoring, and clear progression pathways, supporting your continued growth and career advancement. About the role: As the Assistant Manager, you will: Support the Nursery Manager in leading, motivating, and developing nursery staff to deliver outstanding care and education. Ensure full compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding requirements. Assist with the effective management of nursery resources, occupancy, and budgets. Build positive relationships with parents, staff, and the local community. Support staff development, supervision, and training. Help drive continuous improvement across the nursery setting. Maintain a safe, calm, and well-organised environment for all children. We offer a range of meaningful benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our benefits aren’t just perks, they’re part of a culture that puts people first and we continue to build our range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and satisfaction of our workforce. Some of these include: up to £35,500.00 per annum, based on a 40-hour week Pension & Life Assurance* In addition to 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays and more!** An additional day each year to celebrate something personal to you* Funded DBS Update Service Funded Blue Light Card Membership Access to digital GP 24/7 with on-demand counselling services Extensive Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP Recognition and celebration for Long Service *Subject to eligibility criteria **up to an additional four gifted days off during Christmas closedown or if the setting is open 52-weeks of the year, an additional four days to your annual leave entitlement, pro rata

Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Buckinghamshire

On-sitePermanentFull time

Kids Planet Day Nurseries provide the highest standard of nursery care and education across our settings within a unique environment in which children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others. With the ongoing growth of Kids Planet, we are delighted to announce we are looking to grow our Early Years Advisory Team. We are looking for a highly dedicated Early Years Advisor based in and around Buckinghamshire, with experience of managing and co-ordinating early years settings, with a proven record of enhancing quality. Our Early Years Advisors, lead and support continuous quality improvement across the Kids Planet group through monitoring and training and are an integral part of our Senior Leadership team. Early Years and Quality are broad terms and so this role is varied, fast paced and covers a wide variety of aspects. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Assessment of quality across all settings within the group Creating and monitoring action plans that will promote continuous improvement, offering creative suggestions and solutions where required to support settings to achieve their full potential offering outstanding childcare Identifying and promoting good practice models Identifying training needs of the teams and supporting our internal training team to deliver in-house training To work collaboratively with the senior management team to enhance the overall curriculum of settings and to be actively involved in supporting new initiatives, as and when necessary To support and lead change within acquisition settings, following the Kids Planet Processes Experience and knowledge required includes: Proven practical experience as a Nursery Manager Proven experience of co-ordinating and managing an early year setting Proven experience of driving and supporting a setting to achieve outstanding outcomes Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years ·Knowledge of legislation relating to children with Additional Learning Needs. Understanding of partnership working at operational and strategic levels The ideal applicant will: Hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education that is recognised in the UK. Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a senior level. Have experience of producing accurate and appropriately evidenced reporting against the EYFS and Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework. Possess extensive knowledge of Safeguarding. Be able to demonstrate experience of multi-agency working and leading training. Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle. Multi-site management is desirable. Why Kids Planet? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply What we’ll offer our Early Years Advisors: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. The role is field based but will require significant amounts of travel and occasional overnight stays away from home. The role holder is required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business; this will include some evening or weekend work to support improvement, for example, to deliver evening training sessions.

YMCA BCG - Wolverhampton

PermanentFull time

Job Advert YMCA BLACK COUNTRY GROUP IS SEEKING A PASSIONATE AND QUALIFIED EARLY YEARS TEACHER (EYTS) TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT YMCA CITY GATEWAY DAY NURSERY. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING You will lead high-quality teaching, learning, and care that supports every child's development and wellbeing. Your role includes delivering engaging EYFS-based activities and inspiring excellent practice across the team, including: * Support the leadership of rooms or age groups * Mentor colleagues and drive best practice * Create safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments where children thrive * Deliver outstanding care and education for children aged 0-5 years Please read the attached Job Description/Person Specification for further details. ABOUT YMCA BLACK COUNTRY GROUP: YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role. BENEFITS Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive: * 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Wellbeing Support * Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers * 25 Days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service * SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more * Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases * Life Assurance scheme * Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications. Ready to make a lasting impact on young lives and advance your career? Apply now to join our dedicated team!

Lifetime Training

£382.80 to £382.80 a week

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

Partou is proud to be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. As an Early Years Practitioner Apprentice, at Partou, you will be working towards the Early Years Practitioner L2 Apprenticeship over the duration of 14 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities. Your daily roles and responsibilities will include; - Working alongside qualified members of staff, where you will be supported and mentored every step of the way - Building relationships with children, parents, and carers, as well as colleagues - Plan and deliver activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS You will also be entitled to some amazing benefits, which include; - Genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training - A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions - 60% childcare discounts - in any of our settings across England - Enhanced maternity/paternity leave - Rewards and Recognition - high street discounts at your fingertips - Buddy bonus scheme - cash rewards for referring a friend - Have your birthday off on us! - Health and wellbeing support 24/7 with access to external helplines of professional counsellors Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. At Partou we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Lifetime Training

£382.80 to £382.80 a week

On-siteApprenticeshipFull time

Partou is proud to be part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. As an Early Years Educator Apprentice, at Partou, you will be working towards the Early Years Educator Level 2 Apprenticeship over the duration of 14 months, alongside your daily roles and responsibilities. Your daily roles and responsibilities will include; - Working alongside qualified members of staff, where you will be supported and mentored every step of the way - Building relationships with children, parents, and carers, as well as colleagues - Plan and deliver activities for the children in your care in line with the EYFS You will also be entitled to some amazing benefits, which include; - Genuine opportunities for career progression with access to professional accredited training - A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions - 60% childcare discounts - in any of our settings across England - Enhanced maternity/paternity leave - Rewards and Recognition - high street discounts at your fingertips - Buddy bonus scheme - cash rewards for referring a friend - Have your birthday off on us! - Health and wellbeing support 24/7 with access to external helplines of professional counsellors Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. At Partou we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Cherubs Nurseries - Mansfield

from £15 an hour

On-sitePermanentFull time

As an Early Years Teacher, you will be responsible for high quality teaching and learning, along with directly contributing to and maintaining the successful leadership, management and reputation of your nursery setting. Qualified to degree level with a proven track record, you will inspire, lead and motivate your team whilst drawing on your in-depth knowledge and Early Years’ experience to plan, teach and assess our Pre-School children. Key to the success of this role is balancing the needs of all stakeholders including children, their families, staff and our regulator, Ofsted. You will also be responsible for being a reliable key holder. In this role, continuous professional and personal development is an essential part to maintain up to date to relevant knowledge.

Cherubs Nurseries - Kimberley

from £15 an hour

On-sitePermanentFull time

As an Early Years Teacher, you will be responsible for high quality teaching and learning, along with directly contributing to and maintaining the successful leadership, management and reputation of your nursery setting. Qualified to degree level with a proven track record, you will inspire, lead and motivate your team whilst drawing on your in-depth knowledge and Early Years’ experience to plan, teach and assess our Pre-School children. Key to the success of this role is balancing the needs of all stakeholders including children, their families, staff and our regulator, Ofsted. You will also be responsible for being a reliable key holder. In this role, continuous professional and personal development is an essential part to maintain up to date to relevant knowledge.

Hull City Council - Hull

£26,824 to £29,064 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Number of Vacancies: 1 Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Proposed Interview Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Hours of Work: 37 Hiring Manager: Jade Corrie Contact Number: 01482 616292 Job Description Summary: This is a full time permanent position. We are seeking a highly skilled and committed individual to coordinate the administrative functions for the role out of free breakfast clubs in primary schools across the city and be responsible for collecting and collating data for the Department for Education. Working alongside Family Information Services colleagues to ensure that parents and carers are aware of the wraparound childcare offers available to them. To have very good communication skills to be adept at using emotional intelligence to anticipate issues before they arise and then have excellent research and organisational skills to deal with the issues ensuring where required deadlines are met. The role also includes supporting the Early Years Funding Officer and the wider Early Years team by working flexibly to ensure that the needs of the service are met in the most efficient and effective way. This will require use of own initiative in ensuring that any issues are raised appropriately with senior management and keeping them informed. Qualification requirement: Level 3 Business Administration, English Maths C/5 level or above. If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks. ROLE AND PURPOSE To coordinate administrative functions in relation to Early Education Government Funding, including for the role out of free breakfast clubs in primary schools across the city, and supporting with Early Years SEN processes. To be responsible for collecting and collating data for the Department for Education (DfE). Working alongside Family Information Services and the Early Years Access and inclusion Team to fulfil statutory duties and ensure that parents are aware of the support available to them. To have very good communication skills to be adept at using emotional intelligence to anticipate issues before they arise and then have excellent research and organisational skills to deal with the issues ensuring where required deadlines are met. To support the Early Years Funding Officer, the Family Information Service Officer, and the wider Early Years team by working flexibly to ensure that the needs of the service are met in the most efficient and effective way. This will require use of own initiative in ensuring that any issues are raised appropriately with senior management and keeping them informed. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults in the Children Young peoples directorate. 2. Coordinate and deliver an administrative support service, be proficient in office procedures and routines, in particular using financial recording systems, Synergy DfE Management Information systems, Oracle, Excel and databases. 3. Set up and maintain databases spreadsheets, commitment to working as part of a team and supporting and training other staff. 4. Deal with customer enquiries appropriately and sensitively and support and mentor the Early Years Admin Assistant with SEN and FIS processes. 5. Extract and collate data and present information on time and accurately to service users and senior management. 6. Maintain up to date knowledge of early education government funding, National Wraparound Childcare Programme and SEND/SENIF to enable the effective coordination of wraparound childcare for primary aged children and payments for wraparound childcare. 7. Act as first point of contact to a diverse range of customer enquiries and deal with these enquiries appropriately and sensitively through good communication. Enquiries may be of a sensitive and confidential nature and occasionally include inappropriate personal related behaviour. 8. Compose grammatically accurate and precise correspondence, reports, publicity material training materials in a range of diverse formats for service users, other professionals and senior colleagues. 9. Commitment to working as part of a team and supporting and training other staff. 10. Responsible for processing orders, invoices and payments including those related to SENIF as well as payments to schools for the delivery of free breakfast provision The above principal accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing the character of the job or level of responsibility. NC4572.Early Years Admin Officer.docx Compensation Grades: GRADES 5. Pay Ranges: £26,824.00 - £29,064.00 Job Classifications: 3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post) Benefits of Working of Hull City Council: - A competitive salary - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods - Supportive and forward-thinking culture - Great career development opportunities Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

Shooting Stars Nurseries - Worcester, West Midlands

£14.10 to £14.10 an hour

PermanentFull time

Level 3 Nursery Nurse Practitioner Shooting Stars Nurseries – Worcester (WR1 3JR) Hours: Full Time – 40 Hours per Week (5 Days), Part-Time Working Patterns May Be Considered Salary: £14.10 per hour Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am–6:00pm All-Year-Round Nursery | Closed on Bank Holidays Join Our Friendly and Supportive Early Years Team Shooting Stars Nursery in Worcester is seeking a passionate and qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to join our dedicated team. We are ideally looking for someone who can work full time, 40 hours per week across 5 days, however we understand the importance of flexibility and would be happy to discuss part-time working patterns for the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years professional who is committed to providing exceptional childcare and education, supporting children to learn, develop and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. About the Role As a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, you will play an important role in delivering engaging learning experiences, building positive relationships with children and families, and supporting each child's individual development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You'll be part of a welcoming and experienced team that values collaboration, professional development, and high-quality childcare. What We're Looking For We would love to hear from candidates who: Hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification Have experience working in a nursery, preschool, or childcare setting Have a good understanding of the EYFS framework Are warm, caring, and passionate about supporting young children Can build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection Are reliable, professional, and committed to delivering outstanding childcare Are enthusiastic about continuing their professional development Key Responsibilities Support children's learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based experiences Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with children's interests and developmental needs Build secure and nurturing relationships with children and their families Complete observations and contribute to children's learning journeys Ensure children's safety, wellbeing, and individual needs are met at all times Maintain a stimulating, inclusive, and welcoming environment Follow nursery policies, safeguarding procedures, and health & safety requirements Work effectively as part of the wider nursery team Why Join Shooting Stars Worcester? We value our team and offer a range of benefits including: Competitive hourly pay with regular reviews 50% childcare discount Paid holiday allowance that increases with service Ongoing training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Mental Health First Aid support Free uniform Enhanced DBS provided Staff refreshments and comfortable break facilities Team events, recognition awards, and social activities Supportive management team and positive working environment Apply Today If you're a qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, or Childcare Practitioner looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Join Shooting Stars Worcester and help inspire a lifelong love of learning in young children. Safeguarding Commitment Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be required to declare all convictions. Employment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. Benefits Why Join Shooting Stars Worcester? We value our team and offer a range of benefits including: Competitive hourly pay with regular reviews 50% childcare discount Paid holiday allowance that increases with service Ongoing training and career development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Mental Health First Aid support Free uniform Enhanced DBS provided Staff refreshments and comfortable break facilities Team events, recognition awards, and social activities Supportive management team and positive working environment Vacancy Reference: WR NN 21.07.26 Posted via: eyrecruit