Early years Work, Jobs in Cumbria (with Salaries)

Early Years Childcare Practitioners
Lowther Endowed School & Little VIPs Day Care —Penrith
- £24,796 - £25,989 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
First Class Kids Nursery —Penrith
- £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
- Paid training
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3d
Nursery Room leader – Penrith
Early Years Academy —Penrith
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Team management
Early Years Teacher - Kids Planet Penrith
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £31,517 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Teaching
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Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Old Stables
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £13.00 - £14.10 an hour
- Experience working with children
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Lunch Cover - Kids Planet Penrith
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £13.00 - £14.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Level 3 Early Years Educator - Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy
Gen2Net —Cockermouth
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
Senior Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Old Stables
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £29,743 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Nursery Manager – Penrith
Early Years Academy —Penrith
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Experience working with children
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Lunch Cover - Kids Planet Old Stables
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £13.00 - £14.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Childcare Practitioner
Lowmoor Nurseries —Wigton
- From £13.44 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
12d
Room Leader - Kids Planet Penrith
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £31,308 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- Leadership
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Room Leader - Kids Planet Old Stables
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £31,308 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Team management
- Leadership
Quick apply
Early Years Practitioner
Little Saplings Day Nursery —Kendal
- £27,560 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penrith
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £28,490 - £29,430 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penrith
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £13.00 - £14.10 an hour
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Apprentice Nursery Practitioner Level 3
Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery —Carlisle
- From £9 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Senior Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penrith
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £29,743 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Old Stables
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- Full-time
- Maths
- Experience working with children
Quick apply
2d
Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Old Stables
Kids Planet Day Nurseries —Penrith
- £28,490 - £29,430 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
Quick apply

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Early Years Childcare Practitioners

Lowther Endowed School & Little VIPs Day Care
Penrith

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£24,796 - £25,989 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Childcare
Early Years pupil support
GCSE
Early childhood education
Daycare experience
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Early Years Foundation Stage activity planning
Safeguarding procedures
National 5
Early years foundation stage teaching
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Join Our Early Years Team

Lowther Endowed School and Little VIPs Day Care are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children’s early lives. Whether you are starting your childcare journey through an apprenticeship or already hold a Level 1, 2 or Level 3 qualification, we would love to hear from you.

No two days are the same in our setting - this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team, develop professionally, and help shape children’s earliest experiences in a beautiful rural environment.

We are currently looking for:

1 x Full-Time (37 hours per week)

1 x Fixed term (maternity cover) part-time (27 ½ hours per week)

Key Responsibilities (Apprentice/Level 1)

Support children’s learning, play, and development through safe, engaging, and age-appropriate activities.
Assist with daily care routines including meals, hygiene, toileting, dressing, and maintaining a clean environment.
Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies while promoting positive behaviour and inclusion.
Work closely with staff, parents, and carers while completing training and developing childcare skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities (Level 2/3)

Deliver high‑quality care and learning opportunities in line with the EYFS
Observe, assess, and plan for children’s next steps
Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
Maintain accurate developmental records
Follow all safeguarding, health & safety and statutory requirements

About You

We welcome applicants who are:

Seeking an apprenticeship or a new career in Early Years Childcare, and willing to complete an apprenticeship/training programme
Qualified Level 2 Practitioners, or
Qualified Level 3 Practitioners.

You will:

Bring energy, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children;
Create a warm, safe, and inspiring environment where every child can thrive;
Be a positive team player with strong communication and relationship-building skills;
Show enthusiasm for learning, developing new skills, and growing your childcare career;
Be committed to providing high-quality care, play, and learning experiences every day.

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

Why Join Us?

Alongside a supportive, friendly working environment, we offer an excellent benefits package:

Staff Benefits

Free wraparound care for your own children
Reduced nursery fees at Little VIPs Day Care
4-day working week for full-time staff, offering a better work-life balance
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Occupational sick pay and wellbeing support
Free access to mental health and occupational health services
Ongoing training, CPD, and career progression opportunities
Strong support for apprentices and qualified practitioners alike
The opportunity to work in a beautiful rural setting with exceptional outdoor learning opportunities
A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

Join a friendly and supportive team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and your wellbeing matters.

Interested? Come and Visit Us!

We warmly welcome visits.

Please contact:

Nursery Manager: Hayley Fassam – [email protected]

More information: www.lowther.cumbria.sch.uk

How to Apply

Please send completed applications to: [email protected]

This is a rolling advert.

Pay: £24,796.00-£25,989.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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early years jobs in cumbria

Early Years Childcare Practitioners

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Nursery Room leader – Penrith

Early Years Teacher - Kids Planet Penrith

Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Old Stables

Lunch Cover - Kids Planet Penrith

Level 3 Early Years Educator - Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy

Senior Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Old Stables

Nursery Manager – Penrith

Lunch Cover - Kids Planet Old Stables

Childcare Practitioner

Room Leader - Kids Planet Penrith

Room Leader - Kids Planet Old Stables

Early Years Practitioner

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penrith

Supply Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penrith

Apprentice Nursery Practitioner Level 3

Senior Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Penrith

Early Years Apprentice - Kids Planet Old Stables

Early Years Educator - Kids Planet Old Stables

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