1,273 Kindergarten Care jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and refine curricula and educational materials for early years settings, focusing on age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Provide guidance and professional development to early childhood educators on best practices in pedagogy and child development.
• Conduct research on current trends and research in early childhood education to inform program development.
• Create engaging and effective online resources and training modules for educators and parents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of educational initiatives.
• Assist in the assessment and evaluation of early learning programs to measure their effectiveness.
• Advise on policies and procedures related to child safety, well-being, and inclusive education.
• Support the development of assessment tools to track children's progress.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including educators, parents, and management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in early childhood education.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working directly in early childhood education settings or in an advisory capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of child development theories and pedagogical approaches for young children.
• Experience in curriculum design and development for early years.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for content creation and online delivery.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote environment.
• Passion for promoting high-quality early learning experiences.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles in childcare is essential.

• Oversee the daily operations of the nursery, ensuring high standards of childcare and education.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of nursery practitioners, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Develop and implement effective operational plans, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staffing levels effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, guardians, and external stakeholders.
• Promote and deliver a high-quality early years curriculum, ensuring children's learning and development needs are met.
• Conduct staff appraisals, training, and professional development activities.
• Manage admissions, fees, and administrative processes.
• Handle parent queries, complaints, and feedback in a professional and timely manner.

• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Further management qualification (e.g., Level 4 or 5 in Leadership and Management) is desirable.
• Significant proven experience in a nursery management or senior supervisory role within the early years sector.
• Thorough knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and health & safety practices.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in administrative tasks and basic financial management.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff to achieve high standards.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and care.

• Develop, implement, and oversee innovative early childhood education curriculum and programs.
• Provide guidance and support to remote educators and childcare providers.
• Create engaging and age-appropriate learning activities and resources for virtual delivery.
• Monitor and assess child development progress using effective evaluation methods.
• Collaborate with parents and families to foster a strong home-school connection in a virtual setting.
• Stay current with best practices and research in early childhood education.
• Ensure all educational programs meet required standards and regulations.
• Organize and facilitate virtual professional development sessions for staff.
• Advise on the selection of appropriate digital learning tools and platforms.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the organization's educational offerings.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education, with leadership or curriculum development experience.
• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging educational programs for young children.
• Strong understanding of child psychology and developmental milestones.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Experience with online learning platforms and digital educational tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in a remote environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant early years frameworks and assessment tools.
• A passion for fostering children's growth and development.

• Deliver inspirational teaching and learning across a range of modules in Early Childhood Education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Develop and update curriculum content to reflect current research, policy, and best practice.
• Supervise student dissertations, projects, and research activities.
• Engage in high-quality scholarly activity, including research, publication, and conference presentations.
• Contribute to the administrative and strategic development of the department.
• Foster strong relationships with external partners, including schools and early years settings.
• Mentor and support students, providing academic and pastoral guidance.
• Participate in module and programme review processes.
• Contribute to the recruitment and promotion of the university's education programmes.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the role.

• A PhD or Doctorate in Education, Early Childhood Studies, or a closely related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed) or a commitment to obtaining one.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant teaching experience in higher education, with a focus on Early Childhood Education.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and module leadership.
• A strong record of academic research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise student research effectively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to student success.
• Experience of working within early years settings is highly desirable.
• Must be able to fulfill all duties on-site at the university campus in **Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK**.

• Design and develop curriculum frameworks and educational resources for early childhood settings, focusing on play-based learning and holistic development.
• Provide expert consultation and guidance to educators and childcare providers through virtual platforms, offering support on pedagogy, classroom management, and child development.
• Conduct virtual assessments of educational programmes and provide actionable recommendations for enhancement.
• Develop and deliver online training modules and workshops for early years professionals.
• Stay updated on current research, best practices, and regulatory changes in early childhood education.
• Create engaging digital content to support parents and caregivers in fostering their child's learning and development at home.
• Collaborate with a remote team of specialists to ensure a cohesive and high-quality approach to early years education.
• Maintain a strong understanding of child protection policies and best practices.
• Support the implementation of inclusive educational practices for all children.

• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience working directly in early years settings (e.g., nursery, preschool, kindergarten) or in educational consulting.
• Deep understanding of child development theories and frameworks (e.g., EYFS, Montessori, Reggio Emilia).
• Proven ability to design and deliver effective educational programmes and resources.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and video conferencing software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience in creating digital educational content is highly desirable.

• Develop, review, and refine early childhood educational curricula and learning materials for online delivery, focusing on play-based learning, developmental milestones, and age-appropriate activities.
• Design interactive and engaging digital learning experiences for children aged 0-5, incorporating best practices in early years pedagogy.
• Provide expert guidance and support to content creators, instructional designers, and platform developers on early childhood development principles.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to ensure the educational integrity and user experience of our digital offerings.
• Conduct research on current trends and best practices in early childhood education, early intervention, and digital learning.
• Develop assessment strategies and tools to monitor child progress and engagement within the digital environment.
• Create resources and training materials for parents and educators on leveraging digital tools for early learning.
• Participate in user testing and gather feedback to continuously improve educational content and features.
• Advocate for the importance of high-quality early childhood education and its accessibility through technology.
• Stay abreast of child safeguarding policies and ensure all content and interactions adhere to relevant guidelines.

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Pedagogy, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working directly with young children in an educational setting (e.g., nursery, preschool, primary school).
• Proven experience in curriculum development and instructional design for early years.
• Deep understanding of child development theories, learning frameworks (e.g., EYFS, Montessori), and assessment methods for young children.
• Experience with digital learning platforms or educational technology is a significant advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex educational concepts clearly.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
• Creative and innovative thinking, with a passion for making learning fun and accessible.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).

Tiptree Day Nursery 
Level 3 Childcare Practitioner – Full-Time

Salary: £27,060.80 per annum + Qualification Bonus:  We value the dedication and expertise of our Level 3 Practitioners. To show our appreciation for their (and hopefully your) hard work and commitment, we’re excited to offer a £400 Qualification Recognition bonus  to all our Level 3 Practitioners across all our Nurseries.

This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognized for your qualifications and contributions. (based on a 40hr working week, bonus will be pro-rota for part time staff)

We are excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Childcare Practitioner to join our team at Tiptree Day Nursery!

We are very proud to have received our Ofsted GOOD rating in December 2024, with a team who works together every day to "invest time in getting to know the children and what interests them.” Implementing this into day to day practice, plan and planning to enhance our children and families learning, environments and experiences.

We would love for someone likeminded to come and continue on our journey in an environment that can offer ongoing CPD opportunities and support.

Nursery Practitioner main duties and responsibilities*:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery and promote these daily in every routine.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Facilitate a strong key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and cover all children daily when colleagues are absent
• Attend regular team meetings to ensure that you remain updated on key priorities, changes, developments and regularly review company policies and procedures.
• Children's emotional well-being is given unquestionable priority.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification – essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.  
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Company Pension Scheme
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus.

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.

Tiptree 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

Head Start Crews Hill EN2 9BD

Nursery Practitioner

£29,120 Per Annum 

40 hours a week

Set in picturesque surroundings, Head Start Crews Hill Day Nursery & Pre-School is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery, conveniently located near Enfield Town Tube Station and Gordon Hill Mainline Station. With easy access to both the M25 and A10, as well as a spacious car park, commuting is hassle-free for our team.

The nursery boasts a large, inviting garden, with each room featuring its own private outdoor space. The children also have the unique opportunity to interact with our resident chickens, encouraging exploration and a connection with nature. In addition, the nursery offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including Tiny Mites and Spanish lessons, designed to enrich and expand the children's learning experience.

We are currently seeking a Level 3 Practitioner to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week, with flexible shift patterns between 7:30 AM and 6:30 PM. A full, relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Please note that this is a full-year position, as the nursery operates year-round, and is not term-time only.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £00 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus*
• Referral programme:  Refer a friend and earn upto £7
• Employee Childcare Discounts:  75% off nursery fees for our team member’s
• Annual Leave:  Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Health and Wellbeing Programme:  Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development:  Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Excellent Transport Links and Free Onsite Parking

*This bonus will be paid after just 6 months of service, making it the perfect time to join our team and be recognised for your qualifciation and contributions. This bonus is based on a 40-hour week.

About our Nursery Practitioner role:

· To assist management in providing the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children, and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents.

· To work closely with the Room Leader and other staff members in ensuring a smooth running of the daily routine.

· To contribute ideas to planning ensuring the children receive high quality of learning and development.

· To liaise with nursery staff regarding children’s specific needs and requirements.

· To maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment.

· To adhere to all Nursery policies and procedures

· To always meet health and safety and environmental health requirements

About Head Start Crews Hill Day Nursery and Pre-School

Our Nursery cares for children between the ages of birth and 5 years old. We are open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 6.30pm all year round except for closure on public bank holidays.

The aim of our nursery is to provide a happy, home away-from-home environment for all children in our care with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. Our philosophy is that a child should be happy, safe and healthy in a stimulating and educational environment. We aim to work in partnership with all parents to provide a service that will reach their individual needs.

The staff we employ are with us because of their genuine love of children, others are training ‘on the job’ and some have a wealth of experience with children during their lifetime.

Essential Criteria - Qualifications/Experience:

• Full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential
• 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 spoke to 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.

Head Start Day Nursery & Pre-School  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.

Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre School

Nursery Practitioner

40 hours per week

Salary: £27,476.80 per annum  

Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

Poppies Beaconsfield is a charming nursery located in Beaconsfield, just a short distance from the M40 junction. Rated Good by Ofsted, the nursery is set in a beautiful former farm across two spacious barn conversions. The setting includes a wonderfully equipped garden with a large outdoor space, perfect for children to explore and enjoy.

Our management team, with over 18 years of experience, leads a friendly, long-standing team that makes Poppies Beaconsfield a welcoming place to work. We also offer on-site parking, with the nursery being a peaceful and scenic walk from local transport links - providing a perfect start and end to your working day. 

We are currently looking for a Nursery Practitioner to join our team. This role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, and we offer up to 40 hours per week, with an annual salary of  £7,476.80.

If you're passionate about early years education and looking to join a supportive and experienced team, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 50 Welcome Bonus : A warm start to your journey with us*
• 00 Qualification Bonus : For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*
• Generous Annual Leave : 20 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 £7 with our referral scheme*

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

As Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in the nursery, and promote these daily in every routine
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff and families
• Maintain strictly professional relationships and report any complaints or concerns to management in accordance with company policy and procedures

As Nursery Practitioner, you will need:

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification - essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - essential
• Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - desirable
• Knowledge of the Statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - desirable

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.

Poppies Beaconsfield Day Nursery and Preschool 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.

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