Day Nursery Jobs in or near East Midlands & Nursery School Jobs in or near East Midlands

Posted 7 hours ago Nursery Educator

Derby, Derbyshire 

Rosehill Day Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £26,500 – £27,100 per annum

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nursery Nurses to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and childcare, with a passion for nurturing and supporting the development of young children. As a Nursery Nurse, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children to thrive. Duties Provide high-quality...

Posted 21 hours ago Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Edwalton Day Nursery (Nottingham)
  • Full Time
  • £26,208-£29,702.40 per annum (pro-rata)
  • £12.60 – £14.28 per hour

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Room Leader

Swadlincote, Derbyshire 

Kids Planet Donisthorpe
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £27,259 per annum

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Swadlincote, Derbyshire 

Kids Planet Donisthorpe
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Nursery Practioner

Lincoln, Lincolnshire 

Paper Moon Day Nursery - Doddington Park
  • Full Time
  • £25,438

Paper Moon Nurseries – Level 3 Practitioner (Doddington Park) Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? At Paper Moon Nurseries, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional childcare in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We are now looking for a qualified Level 3 Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team at our 70-place nursery in Doddington Park, Lincoln...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Nursery Practioner

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Paper Moon Day Nursery - Compton Acres
  • Full Time
  • £25,542

Paper Moon Nurseries – Level 3 Practitioner (Compton Acres) Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? At Paper Moon Nurseries, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional childcare in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We are now looking for a qualified Level 3 Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team at our 70-place nursery in Compton Acres About the...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Nursery Practioner

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Paper Moon Day Nursery - Gamston
  • Full Time
  • 25542
  • £25,542 per annum

Paper Moon Nurseries – Level 3 Practitioner (Gamston) Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? At Paper Moon Nurseries, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional childcare in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We are now looking for a qualified Level 3 Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team at our 70-place nursery in Gamston. About the Role As a...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Nursery Practioner

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Paper Moon Day Nursery - Gamston
  • Full Time
  • 25542
  • £25,542 per annum

Paper Moon Nurseries – Level 3 Practitioner (Gamston) Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? At Paper Moon Nurseries, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional childcare in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We are now looking for a qualified Level 3 Practitioner to join our friendly and dedicated team at our 70-place nursery in Gamston. About the Role As a...

Posted 06 Feb 2026 Baby Room Leader

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Paper Moon Day Nursery - Gamston
  • Full Time
  • £26,166
  • £26,166 per annum

Paper Moon Nurseries – Baby Room Leader (Gamston) Are you a passionate and experienced early years professional looking for your next step? At Paper Moon Nurseries, we are proud to provide outstanding childcare where every child feels safe, happy, and inspired to learn. We’re now seeking a Baby Room Leader to join our warm and welcoming team at our 70-place nursery in Gamston. About the Role As Baby...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Kids Planet Thrapston
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Thrapston as an...

Posted 05 Feb 2026 Baby Room Leader

Grantham, Lincolnshire 

Ancaster Village Nursery & Forest School
  • Full Time
  • Pay based on age and qualification
  • £13.35 – £14.10 per hour

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Level 3 or above Early Years Educator to join our team. and lead our 12 place BabyRoom. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and specialised baby room experience and a genuine love for working with young children. As an Early Years Educator, you will play a vital role in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Deputy Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Partou
  • Full Time
  • £36000.00 per annum +£1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs Apply)
  • £36,000 per annum

Join Partou, where children are the leaders! We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join us at Arnold Day Nursery to help and upport our Nursery Manager and Senior Deputy Manager in the smooth running of our setting. 40 hours per week and a competitive salary of £36,000 + £1,000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply) You will need to be level 3+ early years qualified for this role and at least a year's experience...

Posted 04 Feb 2026 Nursery Chef

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Partou
  • Part Time
  • £12.52 per hour
  • £12.52 per hour

We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic chef to become a part of our fantastic team atPartou Arnold Day Nursery & Pre-School in Nottingham. The nursery offers high-quality childcare in two spacious Victorian buildings with a large, well-resourced garden for outdoor play and exploration Looking for a part time chef 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hourly rate is £12.52. You'll have the rewarding...

Posted 03 Feb 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Ilkeston, Derbyshire 

Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £25400 - £27500 Per Annum | 12.21 - 13.22 Per Hour

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries (MRN), we don’t just provide childcare – we create a safe, joyful, and inspiring environment where children thrive and professionals grow. We’re a well-established nursery group with 30+ years of experience, and our newly opened, Ofsted-registered Ilkeston nursery is purpose-built for 65 children. It reflects MRN’s long-standing values of child-led learning, strong safeguarding,...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Room Leader

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Kids Planet Gedling
  • Full Time
  • £27,259 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Gedling as a Room...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Kettering, Northamptonshire 

Kids Planet Kettering
  • Full Time
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Kettering as an...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Early Years Educator

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Kids Planet Sherwood
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Sherwood as an...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Nursery Manager

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Kids Planet Sherwood
  • Full Time
  • Competitive dependant on experience

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Sherwood as a Nursery...

Posted 02 Feb 2026 Nursery Apprentice

Leicester, Leicestershire 

Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate
  • Apprenticeship

We are looking for an apprentice Nursery Nurse/practitioner looking to train for a Level 2 or 3 in Childcare, to join our amazing team of educators at Nursery Rhymes. Now apart from all the usual paperwork, knowledge of legislation's, confidence etc you MUST HAVE the following to even think about applying... * You must have a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special. * You must be able...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse)

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Serendipitys Day Nurseries
  • Full Time
  • £21,242 – £27,170 per annum

Due to an increase in demand, our outstanding Bingham nursery is filling up fast, therefore we need both Level 2 and Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners (Nursery Nurse). We care about our staff as much as we care about our children. We aspire to grow our nursery and our staff will grow with it. Serendipity’s are a well established nursery chain with over 22 years experience where we promise...

Posted 01 Feb 2026 Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse)

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire 

Serendipitys Day Nurseries
  • Full Time
  • £19,565 – £26,832 per annum

Due to an increase in demand, our fantastic Newark nursery is filling up fast, therefore we need a Level 2 or 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner (Nursery Nurse). Our ideal candidate is looking for a challenging role, we care about our staff as much as we care about our children. We aspire to grow our nursery and our staff will grow with it. Serendipity’s are a well established nursery chain with...

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Magic Roundabout Nursery Lenton
  • Full Time
  • £23795 - £27500 Per Annum | 12.21 - 13.22 Per Hour

At Magic Roundabout Nurseries (MRN), we don’t just provide childcare - we create a safe, joyful, and inspiring environment where children thrive and professionals grow. We’re a well-established nursery group with 30+ years of experience, and our newly opened, Ofsted-registered Lenton nursery is built to accommodate 126 children, designed to the highest standards and reflecting MRN’s commitment to...

Posted 31 Jan 2026 Nursery Practitioner

Southwell, Nottinghamshire 

Children's House Nursery
  • Full Time or Part Time

We are looking for another superstar to join our family of staff Must be able to travel to Southwell NG25 0ET Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, fun and able to deliver outstanding childcare?

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Early Years) – Hinckley

Hinckley, Leicestershire 

Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley
  • Full Time
  • £13.40 - £13.40 hourly

Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 Early Years) – Hinckley Location: Shooting Stars Nursery, Hinckley, LE10 1AD Salary: £13.40 per hour Contract Type: Full-time | 40 hours/week | Monday to Friday (part time hours considered) Hours: 7:30am–6:00pm | All year round | Closed on bank holidays Start the New Year with a Role That Makes a Difference Are you a passionate, motivated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Cleaner - Hinckley, LE10 1AD

Hinckley, Leicestershire 

Shooting Stars Nurseries at Hinckley
  • Part Time
  • £7.55 - £12.21 hourly

Cleaner - Shooting Stars Nursery Hinckley, LE10 1AD We are looking for an experienced cleaner..... To work alongside the nursery team, ensuring that the standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the nursery premises are maintained to a high standard to support the operational excellence of the setting. Hours of Work - 10 hours a week, Monday to Friday evenings 6pm to 8pm , the nursery is open...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Early Years Educator

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Kids Planet Lowdham
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Lowdham as an Early...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Nursery Practitioner - Level 2

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 

Small People Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £12.56 - £13.80 hourly

Small People Nursery Hours: Perm | 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday Level 2 Practitioner - £12.56 p/h or Level 3 Practitioner - £13.80 p/h 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 of our Level 3 Practitioners across all...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Early Years Educator

Northampton, Northamptonshire 

Kids Planet Duston
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, depending on experience
  • £26,007 – £26,424 per annum

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Duston as an Early...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Level 3 qualified Early Years Professional

Leicester, Leicestershire 

Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton
  • Full Time
  • £20,000 – £24,000 per annum

**40 hours per week/ permanent position?** Early years professional- Level 3 Qualified. Banana Moon Hamilton are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated practitioner for our Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring,...

Posted 30 Jan 2026 Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Leicester, Leicestershire 

Nursery Rhymes - Stoneygate
  • Full Time
  • £19,500 – £20,500 per annum

We are looking for a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse to join our great team of Early Years Educators at our Award Winning Nursery. Now apart from all the usual paperwork, knowledge of legislation's, confidence etc you MUST HAVE the following to even think about applying... * You must have a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special. * You must be able to laugh at jokes...