Early years educator Work, Jobs in Deanshanger, Bkm (with Salaries)

Senior Early Years Practitioner
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £15.00 - £15.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Care plans
- Annual leave
13d
Early Years Educator (Lunch Cover)
Grandir UK —Milton Keynes
- £12.71 - £13.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Nursery Assistant
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £8.50 - £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Care plans
- School
- Annual leave
13d
Nursery Manager
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £37,440 - £47,840 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
4d
Early Years Practitioner
Acorn Early Years Foundation —Milton Keynes
- £12.80 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
Busy Bees —Milton Keynes
- £8.50 - £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
6d
Assistant Manager - Ashbourne Day Nurseries - Milton Keynes Central
Ashbourne Day Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Early Years Practitioner P/T (Lunch Cover)
Bright Horizons —Milton Keynes
- From £28,072.60 a year
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Nursery Bank Staff
Family First Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- English
Lunch Cover
Grandir UK —Milton Keynes
- £13,332.80 - £14,144.00 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Teacher
On Track Education —Towcester
- £27,510 - £39,300 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
6d
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 -Ashbourne Day Nurseries -Oxley Park
Ashbourne Day Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- £12.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Education Support Staff
On Track Education —Towcester
- £26,440 - £27,510 a year
- Full-time
- Childcare
- IT
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Nursery practitioner – Milton Keynes
Early Years Academy —Milton Keynes
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
Lecturer / Trainee Lecturer - Early Years and Childcare
The Bedford College Group —Bedford
- £26,651 - £38,169 a year
- Part-time
- Childcare
- Microsoft Office
- Education
- Annual leave
Relief Nursery Practitioner
Childbase Partnership —Milton Keynes
- £12.87 - £14.33 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Employee discount
Quick apply
2d
Nursery Practitioner Level 3 -Ashbourne Day Nurseries- Milton Keynes Central
Ashbourne Day Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Early Help Practitioner
Bedford Borough Council —Bedford
- £31,537 - £34,434 a year
- Full-time
- English
8d
Nursery practitioner – Swanbourne
Early Years Academy —Milton Keynes
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
Nursery Practitioner - Level 3
Family First Nurseries —Milton Keynes
- £13.58 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Senior Early Years Practitioner

Acorn Early Years Foundation -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£15.00 - £15.80 an hour
13 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Tech scheme

Qualifications

Early childhood education
Mentoring
Organisational skills
Care plans
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Senior Practitioner

Acorn Early Years – Wolverton Mill Nursery

If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Wolverton Mill Nursery. This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children.

Acorn Wolverton Mill provides high quality, affordable childcare and early years education for the local community. The building is purpose built with four spacious play areas indoors, with direct access to four play areas which allows the children to free-flow continuously. We have active CCTV in place throughout the nursery to help maintain a safe and secure environment for your child.

Acorn place a strong emphasis on outdoor play and learning and the children at Wolverton Mill will have the opportunity to freely access the outdoor environment throughout the day whatever the weather. Included in our fees are regular Forest School sessions, these are exciting educational experiences, suitable for our pre-schoolers and are delivered by fully trained Forest School leaders and offers a hands on holistic approach to outdoor play.

About the Role

Working closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager, the Senior Practitioner plays a key role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the nursery. You will lead by example, support and mentor colleagues, and ensure the delivery of a high‑quality, inclusive EYFS curriculum that meets the needs of every child.

You will also take responsibility for your designated room or area and may act as Third in Charge when required.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

Support the Nursery Manager and Deputy in the effective running of the nursery
Lead the nursery or your designated area in the absence of senior leaders, when required
Be accountable for your room and staff team
Effectively deploy staff to meet the needs of the nursery and children
Support staff inductions, mentoring, supervision and professional development
Role model outstanding early years practice and professional behaviour
Address performance concerns in line with Acorn procedures

Quality of Practice & Curriculum

Deliver and support a high‑quality, child‑centred curriculum in line with the EYFS
Promote planning in the moment and high‑quality interactions
Oversee observations, assessments and next steps to ensure children make strong progress
Monitor outcomes for children to ensure they reach their full potential
Promote children’s independence, wellbeing and physical development
Embed a strong and consistent key person approach

Safeguarding, Compliance & Partnerships

Safeguard all children and act appropriately on safeguarding and welfare concerns
Ensure the nursery remains compliant with statutory requirements, Ofsted expectations and Acorn policies
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete and up to date (care plans, medicine forms, transitions, two‑year checks, etc.)
Build positive, professional relationships with parents and carers
Liaise confidently with external professionals and agencies
Act as a professional ambassador for Acorn Early Years

What We’re Looking For

Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
Experience in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confidence in mentoring, supporting and developing others
A calm, professional and positive approach to leadership
A genuine passion for delivering high‑quality early years education

Why Join Acorn Early Years?

At Acorn, we are committed to creating nurturing, inclusive environments where children and staff thrive. We actively support professional development and offer clear pathways for career progression within our nurseries.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, be able to provide two satisfactory references, and all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
65% Childcare discount - Pro rata depending on contracted hours
Generous family leave
Christmas closure
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
Enhanced pension scheme
Cyclescheme
Techscheme
Length of Service awards
Summer and Christmas parties
Pay advances for when times are tough
Employee assistance wellbeing programme

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