We're Growing Join Our Team of Early Years Practitioners
About Us
Little Pearls Nursery has proudly served our community for over 8 years, and our natural, child-centred approach has earned us a reputation that speaks for itself — with over 30 families currently on our waiting list. Following recent internal renovations to increase our capacity, we are excited to be expanding our team. We're now recruiting up to 3 passionate and pre-qualified Early Years Practitioners to help us offer places to more families and continue delivering the highest quality care.
At Little Pearls, we believe in celebrating every child as unique. Our ethos is built on strong relationships with families, a warm and inclusive environment, and an unrelenting drive for continual improvement. We are proud to be an independent setting with a culture of collaboration and high standards. Many of our team members have been with us for over 5 years, creating a close-knit, respectful, and supportive workplace.
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Who We're Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are:
* Pre-qualified Early Years Practitioners with relevant childcare qualifications (Level 2 or above)
* Motivated to keep pace with our fast-moving, ambitious and quality-driven ethos
* Dedicated to creating nurturing environments where children can thrive
* Confident communicators and strong team players
* Eager to contribute ideas, reflect on practice, and grow professionally
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging learning experiences for children aged 0–5
* Ensure a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
* Act as a Key Person, observing and supporting individual children's progress
* Work in close partnership with families, valuing open and regular communication
* Uphold nursery policies, health & safety procedures, and safeguarding protocols
* Collaborate with colleagues to reflect on and improve teaching and learning practice
Experience
* Prior experience in an early years setting is ideal, but we welcome enthusiastic applicants with the right mindset and qualifications
* A strong understanding of child development is essential
New Joiner Bonus – £1,000 Available
We're excited to share that eligible new or returning Early Years Educators joining our team may qualify for a £1,000 recruitment bonus through a government-backed scheme launching this summer. If you're passionate about early years education and looking for a fresh start or a return to the sector, there's never been a better time to join us. This bonus can be reserved from 30 July 2025, with payments made from September 2025. Come grow your career with us – and get rewarded for making a difference
Why Join Little Pearls?
We value our team and offer a generous range of benefits:
* Competitive salary, reviewed at the end of probation and annually
* Mileage and travel allowance for work-related journeys
* Free enhanced DBS check for all staff
* 50% childcare discount on non-funded hours at our nursery (conditions apply)
* Free hot lunch daily and access to a Nespresso coffee machine
* Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
* Flexible dependent days to support school holidays and family needs
* 28 days of annual leave, including all bank holidays off
* Long service awards starting at 3 years
* Pay advances available when times are tough
* Travel cost loans to help with commuting or relocation
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Company pension scheme
* Paid bereavement leave
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential advice, counselling and more for you and your family with staff discounts on shopping and travel etc.
* Tailored CPD and professional development, including leadership training
* Opportunities for promotion in a growing and forward-thinking organisation
* Employee mentoring programme to support your professional journey
* Wellness-focused workplace, including a health and wellbeing programme
* Casual dress code in a modern, purpose-built setting
* Free staff parking nearby
* Regular team socials and staff appreciation events
* Birthday gifts and bonuses to celebrate your special day
* Supportive, inclusive workplace culture grounded in strong values
Work Structure
* Monday–Friday, with evenings and weekends off
* Stable, long-term job security in a thriving setting
If you are passionate about early years education and excited to be part of a nursery that's growing and evolving, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and grow with us at Little Pearls Nursery.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* a good level of English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Level 2 qualification in Early Years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person