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  • Nanny / Childminder
    Nanny / Childminder
    1 hour ago
    £30000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Live-in Nanny – Near Adderbury, Oxfordshire (OX17) £30,000 per year + Car Provided + Accommodation + Travel Opportunities We are a warm, welcoming family based near Adderbury (OX17) looking for an exceptional live-in nanny to become an important part of our home. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely loves working with children and is looking for a long-term role with a supportive family. You’ll be caring for three young children, helping to create a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment while becoming a trusted member of the household. Throughout the year, you’ll also have the opportunity to travel with the family, making this a varied and rewarding position. What You’ll Do • Provide outstanding care for three young children., • Plan engaging, educational and fun activities., • Support daily routines, including school runs and activities., • Help create a happy, safe and organised home environment., • Travel with the family on holidays and trips throughout the year. What We’re Looking For ✅ A genuine passion for working with children. ✅ High energy with a positive, caring personality. ✅ Well educated, organised and responsible. ✅ Full UK driving licence with confidence driving. ✅ Reliable, trustworthy and able to use your own initiative. ✅ Previous childcare or nanny experience is highly desirable. What We Offer • £30,000 salary, • Live-in accommodation provided, • Car provided for work and family duties, • Opportunity to travel with the family throughout the year., • A welcoming, respectful family environment., • Long-term role with stability and excellent work-life experience. If you’re enthusiastic, dependable and love helping children learn, grow and thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • Nursery Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner
    7 days ago
    £13–£16 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    We are looking for a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly early years team. The successful candidate will play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. You will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging activities that support children's individual interests, development and learning. We are looking for someone who is reliable, professional and genuinely passionate about working with children and making a positive difference to their early years experiences. Key Responsibilities • Provide high-quality care and education for children aged 0–5 years., • Build warm, positive and trusting relationships with children and their families., • Support children's learning and development in line with theEarly Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs., • Observe, assess and record children's progress and contribute to their individual learning journeys., • Support children's personal, social and emotional development., • Encourage children's independence, confidence and communication skills., • Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating environment., • Follow safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and nursery policies and procedures., • Work effectively as part of a team and communicate professionally with colleagues and parents/carers., • Support daily routines including meals, sleep times, nappy changing and personal care where appropriate., • Attend staff meetings, training and professional development opportunities., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery and the quality of care provided. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Early Years/Early Education and Care, or working towards an appropriate qualification., • Passionate about supporting children's learning and development., • Warm, caring, patient and approachable., • A good communicator with children, parents and colleagues., • Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team., • Confident in planning and delivering engaging activities., • Able to observe children's development and contribute to accurate records., • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children., • Willing to learn, develop and undertake relevant training., • Professional and positive in their approach to their work. What We Offer • Competitive salary., • Supportive and friendly team environment., • Opportunities for training and professional development., • Opportunities for career progression., • Staff benefits, • Employee wellbeing support., • Annual leave entitlement [insert details]., • Pension scheme., • A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young children's lives. Safeguarding Sylvia's HAppy Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of qualifications, in accordance with our safer recruitment procedures

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  • Nursery Manager
    Nursery Manager
    19 days ago
    £35000–£47000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Nursery Manager – Full Time Location: E14 6UE Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week Setting: 30-place Day Care Nursery Age Range: 9 months – 4 years Salary: 35k starting (Competitive salary) We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our friendly 30-place day care nursery, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 9 months to 4 years. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced childcare professional who is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive. The Role As Nursery Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and smooth running of the nursery, ensuring that children receive the highest standards of care and education. You will lead and support a dedicated team, build strong relationships with children and families, and ensure the nursery operates in line with the EYFS, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate and support the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and learning., • Oversee the daily running of the nursery and ensure staffing levels and ratios are maintained., • Ensure the nursery provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment., • Promote high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and child welfare., • Ensure the EYFS is effectively implemented throughout the setting., • Monitor children's learning, development and progress., • Build positive and professional relationships with parents and carers., • Lead staff meetings, supervisions, appraisals and ongoing professional development., • Support recruitment, induction and mentoring of staff., • Maintain accurate records, policies and procedures., • Work closely with the Deputy Manager and room leaders to ensure consistency across the nursery., • Prepare for and support Ofsted inspections., • Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion and continuous improvement. About You We are looking for someone who: • Has previous experience in a nursery management or senior childcare role., • Holds a relevant childcare qualification, ideally Level 3 or above., • Has a strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding., • Is confident leading and developing a team., • Has excellent communication and organisational skills., • Is approachable, supportive and able to build strong relationships with families., • Is passionate about children's learning, development and wellbeing., • Can work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards., • Is committed to creating a positive and inclusive nursery environment. What We Offer • A full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week., • A supportive and friendly team environment., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families., • The opportunity to lead and develop a 30-place nursery. If you are an experienced childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in your career and lead a small, welcoming nursery, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter

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  • Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified / Experienced Practitioner
    Nursery Practitioner – Level 3 Qualified / Experienced Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £13.75–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Little Friends Nursery is an established, outstanding early years setting in Wood Green, North London (N22). We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about working with young children, understands the importance of providing high-quality early years education and is confident contributing as part of a busy nursery team. The role will include: • Providing a safe, caring, stimulating and engaging environment for children., • Supporting children's learning and development in accordance with the EYFS., • Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities based on children's interests and developmental needs., • Acting as a Key Person and building positive relationships with children and their families., • Completing observations, assessments and children's learning records., • Supporting children's personal care, mealtimes, sleep routines and daily transitions., • Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and hygiene., • Carrying out daily room and environmental risk assessments as required., • Working collaboratively with Room Leaders, management and other practitioners., • Helping to maintain an organised, welcoming and stimulating nursery environment., • Supporting children with additional needs and working inclusively with all children., • Communicating professionally and positively with parents and carers. What we are looking for Ideally, applicants will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare or an equivalent qualification recognised as suitable for working within the EYFS. We will also consider strong candidates who are currently completing a relevant childcare qualification. The successful candidate should: • Have experience working with children in an early years setting., • Have a good understanding of the EYFS., • Understand safeguarding responsibilities within an early years environment., • Be dependable, punctual and committed to their role., • Have good written and verbal communication skills., • Be able to work effectively as part of a team., • Be confident communicating with parents and colleagues., • Be proactive and willing to contribute ideas and activities., • Have a genuine interest in children's development and wellbeing., • Be willing to undertake training and continued professional development. Working pattern We are particularly interested in candidates who can work a minimum of 4 days per week. Our nursery operates between 8:00am and 6:00pm, and applicants should be able to work flexibly within these hours. What we offer We provide a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and progression. We value practitioners who take pride in their work and want to develop their skills and responsibilities within the nursery. Little Friends Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references and verification of qualifications and suitability to work with children.

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  • Early Years Practitioner
    Early Years Practitioner
    1 month ago
    £27000–£28500 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Room Leader to join our established early years setting. The successful candidate will lead a designated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and safeguarding are maintained at all times. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Level 3 practitioner (or above) who is passionate about early childhood education and confident in leading a team to deliver outstanding practice in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the daily operations of the designated room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children., • Plan, implement, and oversee high-quality learning opportunities in accordance with the EYFS framework., • Monitor and support children’s learning and development through observation, assessment, and planning., • Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare requirements are consistently met., • Supervise, support, and mentor room staff, promoting teamwork and professional development., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with statutory and nursery requirements., • Build strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers to support children’s progress and wellbeing., • Work collaboratively with the management team to contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery., • Support staff deployment and ensure appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times. Person Specification • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare (or above)., • Proven experience working within an early years setting., • Previous leadership or supervisory experience is desirable., • Strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and safeguarding requirements., • Excellent communication and organisational skills., • Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively., • A proactive, positive, and professional approach to childcare and teamwork., • Paediatric First Aid is essential What We Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)., • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities., • Supportive management team and positive working environment., • Opportunities for career progression. Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment procedures.

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