Early Years Practitioner (Nursery) - January Start

Location: Heaton
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 3583711
Salary: £95 - £110/day + Thrive training
Job Published: 14 December 2025

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead a dedicated team, this role could be your next big step. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment for little learners – a place where every child feels valued and every day is an opportunity to grow.

The Role:

  • Overseeing daily operations within the pre-school room, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment

  • Leading a team of childcare professionals, providing guidance, support, and inspiration

  • Developing creative, play-based learning programmes that spark curiosity and promote development

  • Building strong relationships with parents

  • Keeping accurate records and ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards

  • Supporting the professional growth of your team

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in early childhood education or childcare (2+ years preferred)

  • A passion for working with young children.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

  • A relevant qualification in early childhood education or childcare (preferred, but not essential)

Why Work with Us?

  • We are a supportive network and you can approach us with any questions, concerns, or worries in a judgement-free environment
  • Joining our team will give you free instant access to our Educator CPD Academy, providing opportunities to take free accredited online courses to advance your career
  • We care about your well-being and will regularly check in to ensure you have everything you need to be happy in your workplace

Safeguarding:

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

 

Ready to Make a Difference? We want to hear from you. Apply now!