Looking for a job in childcare? This vacancy list shows jobs throughout Kirklees in the childcare sector.
This list is produced by Kirklees Council on behalf of childcare providers throughout the Kirklees area. Kirklees Council cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading information.
If you are interested in any of the vacancies, please apply directly to the provider listed.
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Closing : 18/07/2025
Job title: Early Years Practitioner
Provider: Shepley Pre-School(CIO)
Address: The Portacabin, Firth St, Huddersfield HD8 8DD
Qualifications and experience:
Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Experience of working in an Early Years setting
Able to work well in a team and be able to build good relationships with children, parents and other staff.
Shepley Preschool and OOSC are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active Early Years Practitioner. The successful applicant will work as part of our team, delivering and contributing to a high quality, caring and stimulating environment for our children. We are looking for someone who has an interest in working with young children under 5 years and possibly spending some time with our older children aged 5 years to 10 years. This person will have the ability to relate and interact with children and most importantly should be enthusiastic and caring.
Staff Benefits
- Paid Sick Pay
- Staff rewards scheme for good practice and long service
- Flexibility with carers leave, compassionate leave and personal appointments
- Flexible annual leave
- Staff childcare discount
To request an application pack please contact Emma Booth via email at: preschool@shepleypreschool.com or call 01484 606 022 or 07971 022 022.
Contact: To request an application pack please contact Emma Booth via email at: preschool@shepleypreschool.com or call 01484 606 022 or 07971 022 022.
Closing : 31/07/2025
Job title: Early Years Practitioner
Address: 1 Swindon Rd, Dewsbury WF13 2PA
Qualifications and experience:
Level 3 or above
Closing : 27/06/2025
Job title: Playworker
Provider: The Cabin HD8 CIC
Address: 125 Park Avenue, Huddersfield HD8 8JZ
Qualifications and experience:
Qualifications are desirable, but not essential. (NVQ 2/3 in early years or playwork) Experience working with children 4-10 years would be an advantage.
We are currently looking to recruit a playworker to join our small team in Shelley. Your role would be working within the out of school club. The role is 12.75 hours p/w contracted during term time with the option of additional hours in our holiday club/absence cover. There could be the opportunity to increase the contracted hours for the right candidate as we are currently reviewing our staff rotas.
Monday 3.15-5.00
Tuesday 7.30-9.00
Wednesday 7.30-9.00/3.15-5.45
Thursday 7.30-9.00-3.15-5.00
Friday 3.15-5.00
Is the role right for you?
˜Applicants must be over 17 years old.
˜Qualifications are desirable but not essential.
(NVQ 2/3 in early years or play work)
˜Experience working with/looking after children (aged 4 – 10 years) is an advantage.
˜ You must be confident, self-motivated and reliable with good communication skills.
Safeguarding children is our priority, all posts will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.
Are you interested?
If you would like more details, please contact Hayley Morrell. Please send your CV and covering letter to hayleymorrell@thecabinhd8.co.uk or The Cabin, 125 Park Avenue, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8JZ.
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not apply.
Closing date 27th June 2025
Contact: If you would like more details, please contact Hayley Morrell. Please send your CV and covering letter to hayleymorrell@thecabinhd8.co.uk or The Cabin, 125 Park Avenue, Shelley, Huddersfield HD8 8JZ.
Closing : 04/07/2025
Job title: Nursery Nurse
Provider: Piglets Day Care
Address: The Old Piggery, Bradshaw Road, Holmfirth, HD9 6RJ
Qualifications and experience:
We are looking for a qualified practitioner, preferably level 3 with knowledge of working with 0-5 year olds, to join our team to cover maternity leave from September, this position may lead to permanent hours. The job role will be 26-30 hours per week. Position is subject to a DBS check and references.
Closing : 27/06/2025
Job title: Out of school play worker
Provider: Abc Children's Day Nursery Ltd
Address: 193 Newsome Rd S, Huddersfield HD4 6JH
Qualifications and experience:
Childcare care qualification of any level.
We are looking for an someone to join our team to work with children 4 to 11 years old.
You must be energetic, eager to get stuck into messy play, sports, board games and much more!
Shifts - Optional- Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm or Monday to Friday, 12.00pm-5.45pm (cover nursery lunches then after school club)
All year round, 4 weeks holidays with additional holidays added for long service plus all bank holidays and a week at Christmas paid.
Overtime offered in the nursery for holiday covers.
Holiday clubs - Monday to Friday, 7.45am to 5.45pm, minimum of 2 days per week.
Salary is based on qualification and experience you have and working hours to be discussed.
So if this sounds like the job for you, apply today!
Contact: Please email your CV to Clare Jackson at office@abcchildrensdaynursery.co.uk or call us on 01484 429222
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