Day Nursery Jobs in or near South East England & Nursery School Jobs in or near South East England

Posted 1 hour ago Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Canterbury, Kent 

Sandcastles Nursery at St Faith's Prep
  • Full Time
  • £26,208 per annum

We are seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly Nursery team. You should be experienced in planning inspiring activities for children aged 2-4 to explore and enjoy. The role is full time, year round role. The successful candidate will have a Level 3 in Early Years Education. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of high-quality teaching and...

Posted 1 hour ago Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Thames Ditton, Surrey 

Pippa's House Nurseries
  • Full Time
  • Childcare available, Bonus Available, 28 days Holiday
  • £25,000 – £28,000 per annum

Pippa’s House Nursery is a family- owned group of four settings based in Surrey. Each setting has a wealth of imaginatively designed play spaces and stimulating, high quality resources and is operated by a team of committed early years professionals. We pride ourselves on providing the best of care and educational practice and welcome applications from enthusiastic, creative candidates who share our...

Posted 1 hour ago Room Leader

Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells
  • Full Time
  • £28,000 – £30,000 per annum

Room Leader Position Exciting Opportunity at Banana Moon Tunbridge Wells! We’re thrilled to offer a rare opportunity for a full-time Room Leader (qualified to Level 3 or above) to join our amazing team. It’s a fantastic chance to step into a key leadership role within our fun, nurturing, and supportive nursery environment. We’re looking for someone who: Brings a huge smile and plenty of hugs to make...

Posted 1 hour ago Early years Educator

Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

Banana Moon Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells
  • Full Time
  • £26,000 – £28,000 per annum

Do you have a genuine passion for early years education and child development? Are you qualified to Level 3 or above in Childcare? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Be a Part of Something Amazing: Join Our Nursery! Banana Moon Day Nursery in Tunbridge Wells is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and caring Early Years Educator to join our friendly and growing team on a Full-time basis. This is...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner

East Molesey, Surrey 

Katey's Nursery & Pre-school Hampton Court
  • Full Time
  • -
  • £13.75 – £14.00 per hour

At Katey’s Hampton Court, children are welcomed into a nurturing and creative space where learning through play is at the heart of everything we do. With regular outings to nearby parks and gardens, we embrace natural discovery, encourage imagination, and foster strong social and emotional development through child-led exploration. Perfectly positioned just across from Hampton Court Palace and next...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Deputy Nursery Manager

Horley, Surrey 

Lets Explore Day Nurseries Ltd
  • Full Time
  • £27,000 – £30,000 per annum

DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER Job Overview The role of the Assistant/Deputy Nursery Manager is to support the Nursery Manager in providing professional leadership and management of the nursery and its staff and to support the Nursery Manager in the successful management of the day to day running of the nursery and deliver high quality standards of care and education for all children. Aims Comply with all...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

The Shepherd's Hut Outdoor Day Nursery - Aylesbury
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Dependant on age and experience plus

Are you looking for a job or a career in childcare? Look no further, we are a fun loving nursery who support and educate our children through play in the natural environment. We spend most of our day outside where the children can explore their own interest. We are looking for team players who will support our excellent and experienced team to provide the best care and education to our children.

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Lunchtime Assistant

Cobham, Surrey 

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School
  • Part Time
  • Salary based on experience and qualification status

We are looking for a Lunch Cover Assistant to join our team. Candidate needs to be someone who is reliable, fun, enthusiastic and will enjoy being part of our hard working, super friendly team.

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Pre-school Room Assistant - part-time summer cover

Cobham, Surrey 

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Salary based on experience and qualification status

This is a Temporary part time position in our Pre school Room from May to September. Would be ideal for a university or college student. Come and join our lovely friendly Little Acorns team. Extra ad hoc hours available.

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Toddler Room Assistant

Cobham, Surrey 

Little Acorns Day Nursery & Forest School
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • Salary based on experience and qualification status
  • £18,000 – £22,000 per annum

Due to our exceptionally low staff turnover we have a very rare opportunity for someone to join our small, super friendly team at Little Acorns. The position can either be for 4 or 5 days a week (40 or 42.5 hours). Working in our Toddler Room with up to 12 children aged 2-3 years, there is also a room leader and a second assistant working with you in this room. Your role will include helping to meet...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Educator

Alton, Hampshire 

Enchanted Nursery Ltd
  • Full Time
  • Dependant on experience and qualification
  • £18,000 – £24,000 per annum

We are looking for an approachable, friendly and fun individual who can provide high quality care and education for the under 5’s across the nursery ensuring that children have opportunities to develop in all areas of development through play. You would be responsible for creating solid, trusting relations with the key children assigned to you and their parents, following the EYFS curriculum, and...

Posted 13 Dec 2025 Bank Staff

Lewes, East Sussex 

Toddlers Inn Nursery
  • Temporary / Cover

Toddlers Inn Nursery School, North Chailey, are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual to join their team, The position is for Bank Staff; covering for holidays/sickness/absence and possibly taking on more regular part time hours as they arise. Qualifications are not essential but confidence when interacting with children and adults is a must. This role includes working with...

Posted 12 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner - Level 3

Gillingham, Kent 

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery
  • Full Time
  • £28,267.20

Prima Montessori & Day Nursery Level 3 Nursery Practitioner 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £28,267.20 per annum Located on Capstone Road in Gillingham, Prima Montessori Nursery sits within the Elm Court Estate and benefits from ample onsite parking for families. Rated “Good” by Ofsted, the nursery embraces a Montessori-inspired approach to childcare, delivered in harmony...

Posted 12 Dec 2025 Deputy Nursery Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Kids Planet Woodstock Road
  • Full Time
  • Competitive, Dependent 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 Woodstock Road...

Posted 12 Dec 2025 Creche Assistant (Bank)

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Nuffy Bear Day Nurseries
  • Contract
  • + bank benefits
  • £13.00 per hour

Cre?che Assistant (Bank) Milton Keynes FWC | Childcare | Bank | Ad Hoc £12.58 per hour, dependent on experience We are looking for a Creche Assistant at our club, who will create a safe, secure and stimulating creche environment - one where children can explore their potential. You'll consider their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and psychological development. You'll do it through play...

Posted 12 Dec 2025 Early Years Assistant - Bank Staff

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Thrift Farm Day Nursery & Pre-School
  • Temporary / Cover
  • Negotiable dependent on qualification
  • £11.50 – £13.00 per hour

Bank Staff Nursery Assistant Thrift Farm Day Nursery - Part of the Farm Day Nurseries Group Farm Day Nurseries Ltd is a leading early years education provider. Offering a warm, nurturing environment where passionate educators help children thrive through nature-based learning onsite at our stunning day nursery settings, based on award winning farm parks. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive,...

Posted 12 Dec 2025 Early Years Centre Manager

Hook, Hampshire 

Sherfield Early Years Centre
  • Contract
  • £34,000 + depending on experience
  • £34,000 per annum

Job Type: Summer 2025 to Summer 2026. 12-month, Fixed Term Contract. Maternity Cover. Apply by: Friday 25th April 2025 We are seeking to recruit a dynamic Early Years Centre Manager who has an interest in outdoor learning to cover for our existing Early Years Centre Manager while she is on maternity leave. We're located in a stunning setting on the grounds of a grand Victorian manor house near Basingstoke,...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire 

Brooksward School Day Nursery and Pre School
  • Full Time
  • +£600 R&R payment
  • £27,254 – £28,142 per annum

LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER Commencing ASAP Salary – £27,254 to £28,142 p.a. All Year Round 37 hours per week Shift patterns on a rota basis: 7:30am to 3:30pm 9:30am to 5:30pm 10:00am to 6:00pm £600 R&R payment (£300 after your first month and a further £300 after 12 months) The Role Are you warm, caring and ready to make a difference in the lives of our Nursery children? Brooksward School is...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Deputy Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Kids Planet The Triangle
  • Full Time
  • Competitive based 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 Triangle as a Deputy...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner (Level 3)

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 

Kids Kingdom Day Care
  • Full Time
  • £27,310 per annum

About the Role We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Level 3 Nursery Practitioner to join our friendly team at KKDC Aylesbury. If you’re passionate about early years education and love helping children learn, play, and grow, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference every day. What You’ll Do Provide high-quality care and support for children Create a safe, stimulating, and engaging...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Winchester, Hampshire 

West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester)
  • Part Time
  • £12.36 – £14.98 per hour

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location: West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (next to West Downs Student Village of the University of Winchester). Contract: Permanent | 20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: 10:00am-14:00pm Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.36–£14.98 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Winchester, Hampshire 

West Downs Day Nursery (Winchester)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £25,938 – £31,158 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (on the Student Village site of the University of Winchester). Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)
  • Part Time
  • £12.36 – £15.56 per hour

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location: Sandfield Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7RH (on the John Radcliffe Hospital site). Contract: Permanent | 25 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: 09:30am-14:30pm Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.36–£15.58 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Oxford, Oxfordshire 

Sandfield Day Nursery (Oxford)
  • Full Time or Part Time
  • £25,938 – £32,406 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Sandfield Day Nursery | Headington, Oxford | OX3 7RH (on the John Radcliffe Hospital site). Contract: Permanent | 18-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Full and part-time options available of 2-5 days a week | Shifts will fall between 07:00am-18:30pm. Salary:...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Relief Nursery Practitioner

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Part Time
  • £12.36 – £13.81 per hour

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Relief Nursery Practitioner. Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.36-£13.81 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries,...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Nursery Assistant

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £25,709 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Assistant/Unqualified Nursery Practitioner. Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary: £25,708.80 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.36 per hour. We’ve...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £25,938 – £32,406 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Qualified Nursery Practitioner (Level 2 or above). Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 37.5-40 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:30-18:30 | Choose a 4 or 5 day week. Salary: £25,937.60–£32,406.40 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47–£15.58...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Cook/Chef

Woking, Surrey 

Pennypot Day Nursery (Chobham)
  • Full Time
  • £24,317 – £29,972 per annum

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Cook | Catering for up to 116 children aged 6 weeks-5 years old. Location: Pennypot Day Nursery | Chobham, Woking | GU24 8DH. Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:30pm or 09:30am-18:00pm Salary: £24,316.50-£29,971.50 per annum (pro-rata) | £12.47-£15.37 per hour....

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Relief Nursery Practitioner

Winchester, Hampshire 

Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)
  • Part Time
  • £12.36 – £13.77 per hour

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Relief Nursery Practitioner. Location: Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Contract: Permanent | 0 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied, ad-hoc shifts between 07:30-18:30, Monday-Friday. Salary: £12.36-£13.77 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 43-day nurseries, Head...

Posted 11 Dec 2025 Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover)

Winchester, Hampshire 

Maples Day Nursery (Winchester)
  • Part Time
  • £12.36 – £14.98 per hour

Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover). Location: Maples Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 6RT. Contract: Permanent | 8-20 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: 10:00-14:00 on Mondays and Fridays, with the option to also work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays. Salary: £12.36–£14.98 per hour. We’ve been delivering childcare...