116 Best early childhood Jobs in London (July 2025)

K An OFSTED Approved Home Childcare We’re Hiring: Nursery Manager Location: Croydon Salary:£32,000.00 pa Hours: Full-time/Part-time Are you a passionate early years professional ready to lead a dedicated team and shape the future of young children? We’re looking for an experienced Nursery Manager to join our thriving, nurturing environment and take the lead in delivering outstanding childcare and education. About Us: Milliminds is a warm, welcoming, and Ofsted-approved nursery committed to providing high-quality early years education. We believe in creating a safe, stimulating space where every child can grow, explore, and thrive. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage daily operations of the nursery to ensure a high standard of care and education • Supervise, support, and develop a team of early years practitioners • Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and all statutory regulations • Build strong relationships with children, parents, staff, and the wider community • Manage nursery budgets, staffing, and resources effectively • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice What We’re Looking For: • Level 3 / a degree or above qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent • Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role in an early years setting • Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills • A genuine passion for early childhood development We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities • Supportive and collaborative working environment

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Happy Journeys Day Nursery

Join Our Happy Journeys Family as a Nursery Practitioner. Start fresh in 2025 with a rewarding role that makes a difference every day. Are you ready for a new beginning in 2025? Happy Journeys is growing, and we’re excited to welcome passionate, dedicated Nursery Practitioners to our beautiful, spacious nursery—established in August 2019 and continuing to flourish. At Happy Journeys, our ethos—Nature, Nurture, Nourish—is the heartbeat of everything we do. We provide a safe, inspiring space for children to grow, play, and explore, while supporting the health and well-being of our entire community. We’re seeking enthusiastic educators who: Have a genuine passion for early childhood education. Thrive in a collaborative team environment. Deliver outstanding care and engaging learning experiences. Serve as positive role models for young children. Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Have solid knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Love to sing, dance, get messy with sensory play, and bring joy to every day. Minimum qualification required: Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent). Why Join Happy Journeys? We value our team and offer a supportive, fun, and rewarding working environment with a fantastic range of benefits, including: Competitive pay Discounts on cinema tickets, coffee, and more through our healthcare plan Free hot lunches and fresh fruit daily Gym membership discounts Amazing CPD opportunities and a fun-filled training week Regular team-building events Free uniform An extra day off on your birthday 28 days holiday (including public holidays) Employer pension contributions Staff childcare discount 3 days paid sick leave after probation Job Details: Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Location: On-site (in person) Expected Start Date: June 2025 If you're an enthusiastic, caring, and playful practitioner looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us for an informal chat and take the first step toward an exciting new journey. Apply today and help shape the future—one happy child at a time. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year Benefits: Additional leave Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Private medical insurance

We’re looking for someone creative, confident, kind, warm and empathic in their approach. You will be passionate about early childhood and Forest School led learning. You may have experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or Practitioner, a Forest School Leader or be an Early Years Educator. Our roles are offered on a freelance basis. We are currently seeking to hire for the position of "Educator" and "Practitioner". You’ll be working alongside a team of two other practitioners in small teams. The camp lead will support you with the children and activities. What we are looking for? A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Childcare/Early Years – this is essential and must be clearly stated on your application. A true passion for nature and outdoor learning. Forest School experience or training is desirable – but not essential! We can offer you fully funded Level 3 Forest School Teacher Training. Bags of energy, imagination and the ability to inspire young children using natural resource

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Muslim Home-Based Nanny (Arabic Focus)

Home-Based Nanny (Arabic Focus)

26 days ago

£1400–£1800 monthly

Part-time

Becontree, Barking and Dagenham

We are a Bangladeshi Muslim family with a beautiful, active one-year-old boy. As parents, we’re deeply committed to raising him with excellence in both Deen and Dunya. strong in his faith, fluent in Arabic, emotionally intelligent, and physically capable. Our dream is to nurture him into a leader of khayr, grounded in Tawheed, Prophetic character, and a love for learning. Our home is loving, purposeful, and faith-driven. We value adab, calm routines, creativity, and outdoor play. We’re looking for someone who can become an extension of our family, helping him flourish through language-rich play, care, and spiritually grounded guidance. Location: Dagenham, London, RM9 Monday to Friday, Full-Time Start Date: ASAP About the Role: We are a loving Muslim family seeking a full time or part time carer to nurture our one-year-old son during his most formative years. This is more than a childcare role, it’s a chance to become a trusted guide in a young boy’s early journey of faith, language, and character. Your mission will be to create a warm, structured, and spiritually uplifting environment where Arabic is spoken naturally Your Core Responsibilities: - Daily care and nurturing of our son in a safe, loving environment - Arabic immersion through play, daily routines, conversation, stories, songs, and books - Support the development of Islamic manners, dua, cleanliness, and basic routines - Design age-appropriate activities that promote his emotional, physical, and cognitive growth - Encourage outdoor exploration, nature walks, and physical play - Communicate daily with parents about milestones and development - Respect the rhythm of our home and values We’re Looking for Someone Who Is: - Fluent in Arabic - Naturally warm, gentle, and nurturing with babies/toddlers - Passionate about early childhood development and - Trustworthy, organised, and committed to consistency - Ideally has experience in nannying, childcare, or education (not essential) - First aid trained (or willing to be) - Enhanced DBS checked or willing to undergo one What We Offer: - A long-term, meaningful role in a home filled with love and purpose - Competitive salary with growth potential - Paid holidays and Eid time off - Budget for books and learning resources - Option for professional development training - A respectful and uplifting working relationship with involved parents - Potential long-term opportunity to grow with the family in education or homeschooling roles

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Mayfair Recruitment Services

Overview: We are looking for a passionate and qualified Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader to join a well-established nursery in North West London. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team that values creativity, development, and the well-being of every child. Due to increased enrolment, we are hiring for two new team members. The ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting early years development, leading activities, and working in line with the EYFS framework. Key Responsibilities: Act as a key worker, developing strong relationships with children and families. Support or lead room planning and structured learning activities. Observe and assess children’s development in accordance with EYFS guidelines. Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment. Uphold values of inclusion, safeguarding, and confidentiality at all times. Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute to continuous improvement. Requirements: A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (e.g. NVQ3 or equivalent). Solid understanding of the EYFS framework. Experience in early years settings and key worker responsibilities. Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. A genuine passion for early childhood development. Safeguarding training and a commitment to child protection practices. Additional Information: This role is term-time only, meaning you will work during school/nursery term dates (approximately 38 weeks per year). Weekly working hours total 30 hours per week. You will have unpaid time off during school holidays. Selection Process: CV review A 1-hour trial session followed by a formal interview Final decision based on performance and suitability Why Join Us? You’ll join a nurturing, inclusive, and forward-thinking nursery that’s committed to providing the best start for every child. As part of a growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and grow in your professional journey. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 per week Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person

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