Step into a well-established, nurturing nursery in Warwick where your passion for early years education can truly make a difference. This is a permanent opportunity to join a supportive, professional team committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children in a safe, stimulating environment.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide day-to-day care, education, and support for children in line with the EYFS framework. You will create engaging learning opportunities, ensure children’s safety and wellbeing, and contribute to a positive, inclusive nursery culture. Working closely with colleagues and families, you will help each child reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS, ensuring activities are age-appropriate and engaging.
Observe children’s development, record progress, and contribute to individual learning plans.
Plan, prepare, and deliver structured and play-based activities that support all areas of learning and development.
Implement safeguarding and child protection procedures, promptly reporting any concerns in line with nursery policy.
Promote positive behaviour, supporting children to develop social skills, independence, and self-regulation.
Build effective relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress and wellbeing.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised learning environment.
Maintain accurate records and documentation, including attendance, incident reports, and developmental observations.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting.
Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and its practical application in daily practice.
Demonstrable knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Experience in observing, assessing, and documenting children’s learning and development.
Ability to plan and deliver a variety of stimulating, child-centred activities.
Skilled in promoting positive behaviour and managing challenging situations calmly and consistently.
Confident communicator with parents, carers, and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, using initiative and contributing to a positive working environment.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with key person systems and individual learning journeys.
Familiarity with digital systems for recording observations and assessments.
Experience supporting children with additional needs or SEND.
Knowledge of current best practice and developments in early years education.

Qualifications:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (or equivalent) – required.
Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certification – preferred.
Safeguarding and Child Protection training – required.
Evidence of ongoing professional development in early years education – preferred.

If you are a dedicated Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent role where you can contribute to a high-quality early years setting, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your early years career.

Nursery Practitioner

Join a warm, supportive nursery setting where you’ll play a key role in giving children the very best start in life. This is a hands-on role in a well-resourced environment, working with a dedicated team who are passionate about early years education and care. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families while helping to shape each child’s learning journey.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide high-quality care and education for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will create a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and develop through play. Your work will directly support each child’s progress, wellbeing, and readiness for their next stage of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver age-appropriate activities and experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
Observe children’s learning and development, recording and assessing progress to inform next steps.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and learning journeys for each key child.
Promote positive behaviour, using consistent strategies to support children’s social and emotional development.
Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times, following safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
Set up, maintain, and tidy learning environments, ensuring resources are engaging, safe, and well-presented.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth daily running of the room and wider nursery.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working with children in an early years setting.
Strong knowledge and practical understanding of the EYFS framework.
Demonstrable experience in observation, assessment, and record-keeping for children’s learning and development.
Confident in implementing safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
Skilled in managing behaviour positively and supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
Organised, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Skills:

Experience as a key person with responsibility for a group of children.
Familiarity with electronic learning journals or digital record-keeping systems.
Experience supporting children with additional needs or SEND.
Knowledge of current best practice and developments in early years education.

Qualifications:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent (required).
Evidence of up-to-date safeguarding and child protection training (required or willingness to complete).
Paediatric First Aid certificate (preferred or willingness to obtain).
Ongoing commitment to continuing professional development in early years.

If you’re a dedicated early years professional ready to make a real difference in children’s lives, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your nursery career.

Nursery Practitioner

Step into a well-established nursery in Wellesbourne where your passion for early years education can genuinely shape children’s futures. This is a permanent role offering stability, a supportive team, and the chance to build strong relationships with children and families in a nurturing, well-resourced environment.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide high-quality care and learning experiences for children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met and progress is effectively supported. Working closely with colleagues and parents, you will help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS frameworks.
Observe, record, and track children’s development, contributing to individual learning plans.
Promote positive behaviour and implement consistent behaviour management strategies.
Ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times, following safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Build warm, professional relationships with children and their families, providing regular feedback on progress.
Set up, maintain, and tidy learning environments, ensuring resources are engaging and accessible.
Work collaboratively with the nursery team to support daily routines, including meal times, personal care, and transitions.
Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice to continuously improve provision.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working with young children in an early years setting.
Strong understanding of child development and how to support learning through play.
Solid knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures and responsibilities.
Confident in using observation and assessment to inform planning and track progress.
Effective behaviour management skills with a calm, consistent approach.
Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to work as part of a team, using initiative and contributing positively to the setting.
Reliable, organised, and able to follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with a range of additional needs and adapting practice accordingly.
Familiarity with digital systems for recording observations and assessments.
Experience contributing to Ofsted inspections or quality improvement processes.
Ability to lead small group activities or key person responsibilities with confidence.

Qualifications:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent (required).
Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certificate (preferred).
Safeguarding and child protection training (required; recent refresher preferred).
Evidence of ongoing professional development in early years practice (preferred).

If you’re a committed Nursery Practitioner looking for a permanent role where you can make a lasting difference, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your early years career in Wellesbourne.

Nursery Practitioner

Join a warm, established nursery in Pershore where you’ll play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life. This is a hands-on role in a supportive team, working in a well-resourced setting that values high-quality care, professional practice, and genuine partnerships with families.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will provide safe, nurturing, and stimulating care for children in line with the EYFS framework. You will contribute to planning and delivering engaging activities, observing and assessing children’s progress, and maintaining accurate records. Working closely with colleagues and parents, you’ll support each child’s individual development and wellbeing while upholding safeguarding and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the daily care, supervision, and wellbeing of children in line with nursery policies and procedures.
Plan, set up, and deliver age-appropriate activities that promote learning, development, and play in accordance with the EYFS.
Carry out regular observations and assessments, recording children’s progress and contributing to individual learning plans.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including attendance, incident reports, and developmental documentation.
Promote positive behaviour through clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and supportive strategies.
Build effective, professional relationships with parents and carers, providing regular feedback on their child’s day and development.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a safe, tidy, and stimulating environment, including setting up and clearing away resources.
Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures, promptly reporting any concerns in line with nursery policy.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working with children in an early years or nursery setting.
Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and its practical application in planning and practice.
Demonstrated understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Ability to observe, assess, and document children’s learning and development accurately.
Confident communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to manage behaviour positively and consistently within a group setting.
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and documentation.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy nursery environment.

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with specific age groups (e.g., babies, toddlers, or preschool) within a nursery setting.
Familiarity with electronic learning journals or digital record-keeping systems.
Experience contributing to planning meetings and curriculum development.
Knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting children with additional needs.

Qualifications:

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Early Years, Childcare, or equivalent (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, or similar).
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Safeguarding and Child Protection training (up-to-date or willingness to refresh).
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred.

If you’re a committed Nursery Practitioner who wants to make a real difference in children’s early development, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to join a supportive team and continue growing your career in early years.

Room Leader

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll shape the daily experiences, learning journeys, and wellbeing of young children in a well-established early years setting in Sutton. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated room team, drive high-quality practice, and ensure every child thrives in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

About the Role:

As a Room Leader, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the effective running of your designated room, ensuring a consistently high standard of care and education. You will lead and motivate your team to deliver an engaging EYFS curriculum, maintain robust safeguarding practices, and build strong partnerships with parents and carers. Your work will directly influence children’s progress, staff development, and the overall quality of provision within the setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the daily operation of the room, ensuring routines, activities, and transitions run smoothly and safely.
Plan, implement, and evaluate an age-appropriate EYFS curriculum that supports children’s learning and development across all areas.
Oversee and quality-check observations, assessments, and individual learning plans, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and meaningful.
Model and promote positive behaviour management strategies, supporting children’s emotional regulation and social development.
Ensure robust safeguarding and welfare practices are consistently followed, including supervision, risk assessments, and reporting procedures.
Maintain high standards of record keeping and documentation, including attendance, accidents, incidents, and developmental records.
Lead, support, and mentor room staff, including delegating tasks, providing feedback, and supporting performance reviews.
Build and maintain effective relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on children’s progress and addressing concerns promptly.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working in an early years setting, including previous responsibility for leading a room or small team.
Strong knowledge and practical application of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Demonstrable understanding of child safeguarding, welfare requirements, and relevant policies and procedures.
Confident in using positive behaviour management techniques tailored to individual children’s needs.
Competent in conducting observations and assessments and using them to inform planning and next steps.
Experience in planning and delivering engaging, inclusive activities that support a broad range of learning styles and abilities.
Ability to manage and prioritise workload, maintain organisation, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and support colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

Experience delivering in-house training or coaching to early years staff.
Familiarity with digital systems or software for observations, assessments, and record keeping.
Experience supporting children with additional needs or working alongside external professionals.
Involvement in quality improvement initiatives, such as preparing for inspections or implementing new policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years/Childcare (e.g., NVQ, CACHE, or equivalent) – essential.
Paediatric First Aid certificate – essential or willingness to obtain within agreed timeframe.
Safeguarding and Child Protection training – essential (up-to-date).
Leadership or supervisory training/qualification in early years – desirable.
Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to early years education and care – desirable.

If you are a confident early years practitioner ready to take ownership of a room and lead a team to deliver outstanding care and learning, this role offers a rewarding next step in your career. Apply now to play a key part in shaping children’s early experiences in Sutton.

Room Leader

Step into a leadership role where you’ll shape the daily experiences, learning, and development of young children while guiding and inspiring a dedicated team. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference every day, combining hands-on practice with strategic room management in a well-established early years setting.

About the Role:

As a Room Leader, you will take full responsibility for the effective running of your room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children in your care. You will lead and support a team of practitioners, embedding the EYFS framework into daily practice and ensuring high standards of care and education. Working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers, you will drive continuous improvement and uphold best practice in all aspects of early years provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operation of the room, ensuring routines, activities, and resources are well-organised and meet children’s individual needs.
Plan, implement, and evaluate an engaging early years curriculum in line with the EYFS, promoting learning through play and child-led experiences.
Oversee and contribute to accurate observations, assessments, and planning for each child’s development, maintaining up-to-date records and learning journeys.
Ensure robust safeguarding and child protection practices are followed, responding promptly and appropriately to any concerns.
Provide clear direction, support, and supervision to room staff, delegating tasks effectively and promoting a positive team culture.
Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular feedback and supporting effective home–nursery partnerships.
Promote positive behaviour management strategies, modelling and reinforcing consistent, age-appropriate approaches.
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised environment, ensuring all health, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working in an early years setting with responsibility for a key group of children.
Demonstrable leadership and team management experience within a nursery or similar childcare environment.
Strong knowledge and practical application of the EYFS framework and early years curriculum planning.
Solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, with confidence in following policies and reporting protocols.
Experience in observation, assessment, and planning for children’s learning and development.
Excellent communication skills for effective engagement with children, staff, parents, and external professionals.
Confident behaviour management skills, using positive and consistent strategies.
Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise and manage a busy room environment.

Desirable Skills:

Experience in delivering or supporting staff training, coaching, or mentoring within an early years setting.
Previous involvement in quality improvement initiatives or inspections (e.g. Ofsted).
Competence in using digital systems or software for recording observations and assessments.
Experience working with children with additional needs and adapting provision accordingly.

Qualifications:

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education/Childcare (or equivalent) – required.
Current Paediatric First Aid certificate – preferred.
Safeguarding and Child Protection training – required (or willingness to complete prior to or shortly after starting).
Additional professional development in leadership, management, or early years pedagogy – desirable.

If you are a motivated early years professional ready to lead a room and drive high-quality practice, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your early years leadership career.

Room Leader

Deputy Manager

KiddyKare is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support the running of an established nursery based in Oxford.

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding childcare?
Can you inspire and a lead a team?

Salary: Up to £40,000

What this role can offer you:
•   Substantial Childcare discounts
•   Welcome Bonus
•   Excellent in-house training and career progression opportunities
•   Provision of pension scheme auto enrolment
•   Competitive Salary

What we need from you:
•   Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Third in Charge
•   Hold an Early Years qualification Level 3 or above
•   Solid knowledge of the EYFS
•   Ability to be a role model for the team

Your Duties:
•   Supporting the manager in the daily running of the nursery
•   Keeping yourself and your team up to date on current early childhood thinking/trends, responding to any developments in a proactive way
•   Promoting positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues
•   Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
•   Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development

If you are interested in this role, please apply or call to speak to one of our friendly consultants at KiddyKare

Nursery Practitioner

Join a warm, well-established nursery in Ascot where you’ll play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life. You’ll work in a supportive, professional team that values high-quality childcare, strong partnerships with families, and a safe, nurturing environment for every child.

About the Role:

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s learning and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). You will help create a secure, stimulating environment where children can thrive, while maintaining high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing. Working closely with colleagues and parents, you will ensure each child’s individual needs are recognised and met.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning and delivery of the early years curriculum, ensuring activities are tailored to children’s individual stages of development.
Observe, assess, and record children’s progress, contributing to learning journals and developmental reports.
Implement safeguarding and child protection procedures, responding promptly to any concerns in line with nursery policies.
Promote positive behaviour management strategies, helping children develop social skills, self-regulation, and respect for others.
Maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene, including cleaning routines, safe use of equipment, and adherence to infection control procedures.
Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing regular feedback on their child’s wellbeing, progress, and daily activities.
Contribute to accurate record keeping and documentation, including attendance, incident reports, and statutory records.
Work collaboratively with the nursery team, participating in staff meetings, planning sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements:

Proven experience working with children in an early years setting, ideally as a Nursery Practitioner or similar role.
Strong understanding of child development principles and how they inform practice in the early years.
Practical experience implementing the EYFS or equivalent early years curriculum.
Clear knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures and the ability to follow them consistently.
Confident, professional communication skills when dealing with parents, carers, and colleagues.
Ability to apply positive behaviour management techniques in a calm, consistent manner.
Strong awareness of health, safety, and hygiene requirements within a nursery environment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation, with good attention to detail.
Proven team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues.

Desirable Skills:

Experience working in a busy, high-quality nursery or childcare setting in the Ascot area or similar.
Familiarity with digital systems for recording observations and tracking children’s progress.
Experience contributing to planning for key children and supporting transitions within the setting.
Knowledge of additional needs and inclusive practices in early years.
Ability to contribute ideas for new activities, resources, and improvements to the learning environment.

Qualifications:

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (or equivalent recognised childcare qualification).
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Safeguarding and child protection training relevant to early years settings.
Additional early years or childcare-related training and CPD certificates are advantageous.

If you are a dedicated early years professional who wants to make a real difference in a supportive nursery environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career in Ascot.

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