Nursery Lead Practitioner

1 week ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Acorn Early Years Foundation Full time

We are looking for an inspirational Level 3 qualified lead Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery in Westcroft. Milton Keynes.

We also have roles available at some of our nursereis, please enquire.

The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 30 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

Successful applicants must be able to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation, provide two satisfactory references and undertake an enhanced DBS check prior commencing employment.

INDHP Benefits
Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:
Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
Childcare discount - nothing should be a barrier to your career
Generous family leave - supporting you to support your family
Christmas closure - Santa doesn’t wait for anyone
25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) - even superheroes need time off
4 dedicated training days and individual development plans - investing in you for the whole journey
Enhanced pension scheme - not as far away as you think ?
Cyclescheme - helping you get back on the saddle
Techscheme - making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
Length of Service awards - time with us means treats for you
Summer and Christmas parties - all work and no play is a myth
Pay advances for when times are tough
Employee assistance wellbeing programme - because you matter to us



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