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Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurses RequiredSchools & Children's Centres Across South East London and North West Kent Are you a passionate and dedicated Level 3 Qualified Nursery Nurse looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Nursery Nurses to work within a variety of schools, nurseries, and children's centres across South East London and North West Kent. We have a range of opportunities available to suit your lifestyle and career goals, including: • Flexible day-to-day supply work, • Short-term assignments, • Long-term placements, • Temp-to-perm opportunities Whether you are an experienced Nursery Nurse or have recently gained your qualification, we would love to hear from you. Why Join Us? • Competitive rates of pay, • Flexible working options, • Opportunities in a variety of educational settings, • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, • Valuable experience across schools and children's centres, • Long-term and permanent opportunities availableImportant Requirement In line with current safeguarding and childcare legislation, all applicants must hold a valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate. Job Description As a Nursery Nurse, you will play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing within early years settings. Key Responsibilities • Supporting children's learning through play and structured activities, • Promoting children's physical, emotional, and social development, • Maintaining a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment, • Supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, • Building positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, • Observing, monitoring, and recording children's progress, • Adhering to safeguarding, health and safety, and setting policies at all timesPerson SpecificationEssential, • Level 3 Qualification in Childcare or Early Years Education, • Valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate, • Good understanding of the EYFS framework, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, • Ability to work effectively as part of a teamDesirable, • Previous experience working within nurseries, schools, or children's centres, • Experience supporting children from birth to five years, • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child development, • Flexibility and adaptability across different settingsApplications Welcome From, • Experienced Nursery Nurses, • Recently Qualified Early Years Practitioners, • Childcare Professionals seeking flexible work, • Candidates looking for long-term career opportunities within Early Years Education Apply today and take the next step in your Early Years career with Academics.

Early Years Practitioner Romford | Full-Time | 4 Days Per Week | Up to £28,500 per annum Great Starts Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded nursery in Romford for an experienced Early Years Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within a thriving nursery setting. About the Nursery The nursery operates across three age-specific rooms, providing dedicated environments for babies, toddlers and preschool children. The preschool setting currently holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating, with the baby and toddler provision awaiting inspection. The nursery is managed by one experienced manager across both buildings, creating a supportive and well-organised environment for staff and children alike. The Role You will work within the nursery's baby, toddler or preschool room, supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing through engaging and age-appropriate activities. This is a full-time position working across 4 days per week, all year round. Requirements Level 3 Early Years qualification preferred Strong Level 2 candidates will also be considered Previous nursery experience is essential Passionate about providing high-quality childcare and education Excellent communication and teamwork skills Salary & Benefits Salary up to £28,500 per annum Full-time, 4-day working week Day off on your birthday Free on-site parking Excellent public transport links Christmas and summer social events Regular team-building activities* Supportive and welcoming team environment If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Romford, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV to:

Location: RomfordSalary: £45,000 per annumHours: Full timeSetting: 60-place nursery About the Role We are looking for an experienced, confident and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our friendly 60-place nursery in Romford. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong early years leader who can inspire a team, maintain high standards of care and education, and ensure every child is supported to thrive in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. As Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading the staff team, supporting children's learning and development, building strong relationships with families, and ensuring full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Lead, manage and motivate the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years care and education., • Oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of the 60-place setting, ensuring high standards across all rooms., • Ensure full compliance with the EYFS statutory framework, safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements and Ofsted standards., • Act as a strong role model, promoting a positive, professional and supportive team culture., • Manage staff rotas, ratios, performance, supervisions, appraisals and ongoing training needs., • Monitor the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring children make good progress., • Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals., • Support occupancy, enquiries, show-rounds and the overall commercial performance of the nursery., • Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures in line with statutory and company requirements., • Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where children feel secure, valued and inspired.About You, • Previous experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or senior early years leader., • Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification, with higher qualifications desirable., • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations., • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills., • A warm, approachable and professional manner with children, families and colleagues., • Confident managing a busy nursery environment, including staffing, compliance and parent partnerships., • A genuine passion for high-quality early years education and continuous improvement.What We Offer, • Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum., • Full-time, permanent role in a well-established 60-place nursery., • Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development., • The chance to lead and shape a committed early years team., • A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives and learning.How to Apply If you are an experienced early years leader looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. Connaught Resourcing operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. Connaught Resourcing will carry out background checks including referencing and where required an Enhanced or Standard DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.

JOB TITLE - Nursery Assistant ABOUT THE NURSERY Prospero Teaching are looking for strong Level 3 CACHE Nursery Assistants in Barking and Dagenham. The school is a long-standing Church and Community Centre, with a Nursery. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS • Location - Barking and Dagenham, RM9., • Type of work - Level 3 Nursery Assistant, • Position - Level 3 Nursery Assistant, • Contract or position start date - ASAP, • Duration / Likely Duration - Ad-Hoc, • Contract type - Temporary Contract, • Full time/part time - Ad-Hoc, • Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £90 per day, • Hours - 09:00 am - 17:00 pm : Mon - Fri (term time only) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 1 year Nursery experience in the UK, • Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year, • Either: Level 3 CACHE in Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education, Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education, Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: • Hold Right to Work in the UK, • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application, • Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: • Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management, • In-house Training and Development Team This is 'About the school' and should differentiate this school and the role from any other.

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner Bexley Are you a Level 2 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking to develop your experience within a well-structured nursery setting? A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to improve a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Level 2 Nursery Nurse | Bexley Are you an experienced Early Years Nurse seeking a fresh opportunity in a newly established setting? A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to improve access to high-quality childcare and ... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Deputy Nursery Manager - Bexley Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a newly established setting? A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to improve access to high-... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Are you an experienced level 3 Nursery Nurse with a real passion for childcare? Then apply now to join a lovely nursery in Putney, South, West London. Candidates will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a good working knowledge of EYFS curriculum.\n\nPerson Specification:\n\nNVQ level 3 Childcare qualification\n\nExperience of working in a childcare setting and supporting children’s development \n\nBasic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)\n\nPaediatric First Aid (Desirable)\n\nSome of your responsibilities of Nursery Nurse will include:\n\nSet out age appropriate activities on a daily basis to encourage development and learning.\nUndertake observations on key children and keep accurate records, identifying the children's needs both academic and social.\nMaintaining a safe, nurturing environment\nBe flexible and able to move within the nursery to work with the different ranges of children as required\nBuild positive relationships with parents\nTo attend all staff meetings and participate in training as required\nTo ensure that the nursery is clean and tidy after activities and maintain a reasonable standard of cleanliness.\nTo administer medicines as necessary according to nursery rules and procedures.\nTo report any incident as per the nursery Health and Safety procedures.\nAssist in putting up displays of children's work.\nWorking 40 hours per week\nBenefits:\n\nExcellent benefits in include training, uniform, and further career progression.\n\nDue to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks\n\nFor immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (Apply online only)

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Bexley Are you a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in a well-structured and supportive nursery setting? A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to impro... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Nursery Manager Bexley Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take full leadership of a newly established setting? A high-performing Trust is opening new nursery provisions in Bexley this September, as part of a major national investment into early years education. Based within established Primary Schools, these settings are designed to improve access to high-quality childcare and... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Nursery Manager Pay:£35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year Nursery Manager Job Description: We are looking for a L3 Qualified Childcare Nursery Manager to join our Amazing Team. We want you to be excited to go to work each day and can manage the day to day running of the nursery setting. We want you to feel valued and appreciated We need a superstar ; • A special person to manage the day-today running of the setti... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child’s life – and your own as a Foster Carer.\nWe’re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we’re looking for Foster Carers across Ilford and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person.\nYou don’t need special qualifications — just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home.\nWhat We Offer:\nPay & Financial Support\n £500–£1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers)\n £1,500 approval bonus after panel\n £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved\n Two weeks paid respite per year\n Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements\n Generous tax relief for foster carers\nGrants & Extras\n Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement\n Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals\n Holiday grant up to £300 twice yearly per child\n £20+ per week saved for each child, paid to them when placement ends\nTraining & Ongoing Support\n Weekly 1:1 support from your social worker\n Additional weekly support per child\n Matching support from a dedicated support worker\n £50 per month training & events allowance\n Specialist training, first aid & de-escalation training\n Therapy, counselling & tuition for children fully funded\nWhat You’ll Do:\nAs a foster carer, you’ll care for a child who cannot live with their birth family. Your role is to provide stability, safety, and love — we provide everything else.\nYou’ll attend training, work with a social worker, and be part of a supportive fostering team.\nRequirements:\n A spare bedroom in your home\n Age 21 or older\n Based in England\n Willing to undertake a background check and assessment process\n Commitment to caring for children in need\nAdditional Benefits:\n Work from home\nNext Steps:\nInterested in finding out more?\n- Click Apply Now!\nWe’d love to hear from you — even if you're just exploring your options

Deputy Nursery Manager - Full Time Location: IlfordSalary: £30,000 per annumHours: Full timeSetting: 60-place nursery About the Role We are looking for an experienced, confident and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership of our friendly 60-place nursery in Ilford. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong early years practitioner who can support the Nursery Manager, motivate the team, maintain high standards of care and education, and help ensure every child is supported to thrive in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of the nursery, support staff across the setting, contribute to children's learning and development, build strong relationships with families, and help ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements. Key Duties and Responsibilities • Support the Nursery Manager in leading, managing and motivating the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years care and education., • Assist with the smooth day-to-day operation of the 60-place setting, ensuring high standards across all rooms., • Help ensure full compliance with the EYFS statutory framework, safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements and Ofsted standards., • Act as a positive role model, promoting a professional, supportive and child-centred team culture., • Support staff rotas, ratios, room organisation, supervisions and ongoing training needs., • Monitor the quality of teaching, learning and assessment, helping children make good progress., • Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals., • Support occupancy, enquiries, show-rounds and the overall smooth running of the nursery., • Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures in line with statutory and company requirements., • Help promote a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where children feel secure, valued and inspired.About You, • Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Room Leader or senior early years practitioner., • Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification, with higher qualifications desirable., • Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted expectations., • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills., • A warm, approachable and professional manner with children, families and colleagues., • Confident supporting a busy nursery environment, including staffing, compliance and parent partnerships., • A genuine passion for high-quality early years education and continuous improvement.What We Offer, • Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum., • Full-time, permanent role in a well-established 60-place nursery., • Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development., • The chance to support and help shape a committed early years team., • A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives and learning.How to Apply If you are an experienced early years leader looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. Connaught Resourcing operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. Connaught Resourcing will carry out background checks including referencing and where required an Enhanced or Standard DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for implementing daily routines, leading activities, and supporting the overall well‑being of the children in your care. By embracing the role of Nursery Room Leader, you become an integral part of a team dedicated to nurturing the next

The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to ensure high-quality childcare services in Romford.In this role, you will lead activities, implement routines, and support children's well-being.The ideal candidate should possess a relevant childcare qualification and at least 3 years of exp

Our vibrant and friendly Day Nursery are looking for a L2 or L3 Qualified Childcare Room Leader to join our amazing team.Manage a room and inspire a team as well as the children.Support your team and management in becoming an outstanding setting.Level 2 or 3 Childcare Qualification.A good understand

Manage a nursery, lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement.