Total 9 job vacancies by Acorn Early Years

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nurseries at the Open Univerity, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes.

Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2022' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 75% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train our staff in a variety of subjects.

The role is 40 hours per week working between 07.30 and 18.15 Monday to Friday, All year round.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development.

Expectations

- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice

- A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum

- To value parents as partners

- For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent

- Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents

- To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management

- Be willing to work towards level 2 or level 3 in childcare

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

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.

INDLP

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

Vacancy Reference: 04

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If you are offered a Senior EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for an inspirational Senior Practitioner who holds a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our Acorn Nursery at Rowans in Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes. A graduate or those qualified to level 6 would be desireable.

Our Acorn at Rowans nursery is located in Fullers Slade, at the Rowans Family Centre, situated 5 miles from Central Milton Keynes. Children at the nursery benefit from big outdoor spaces, with free flow from the rooms inside to the outdoors. They enjoy exploring their local community and park, and also participate in forest school activities and wellbeing sessions. There is parking on site, and local shops a short walk away.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit.

The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.15pm). We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development . The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play. as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Experience working in an Early Years environment essential (previous experience leading a room desireable)

The role is working in our Acorns room (0-2 years old)

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery

• Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships working with parents/carers to enable children’s needs to be met

• Give support to other colleagues within the nursery

• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery’s daily routine

• To deputise for either the manager or deputy as required and to support them in motivating and developing the team and by taking on specific responsibilities

• Provide a positive role model to ensure the Company’s values are maintained

In addition to this, you will have:

• Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years/Childcare (or willing to work towards)

• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Successful applications will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation and undertake a DBS check.

Acorn Childcare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

INDHP

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
• 65% childcare discount
• 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 – helping you get back on the saddle
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Vacancy Reference: 08

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If you are offered a Senior EYP role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for an inspirational Senior Practitioner who holds a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our Acorn Nursery at Hedgerows in Netherfield, Milton Keynes.

A graduate or those qualified to level 6 would be desireable.

Desirable – Forest School Lead qualification or willing to commit to qualification

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 75% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit.

The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.15pm). We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development . The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play. as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Experience working in an Early Years environment essential (previous experience leading a room desireable)

The role is working in our Acorns room (0-2 years old)

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery

• Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships working with parents/carers to enable children’s needs to be met

• Give support to other colleagues within the nursery

• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery’s daily routine

• To deputise for either the manager or deputy as required and to support them in motivating and developing the team and by taking on specific responsibilities

• Provide a positive role model to ensure the Company’s values are maintained

In addition to this, you will have:

• Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years/Childcare (or willing to work towards)

• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Successful applications will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation and undertake a DBS check.

Acorn Childcare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

INDHP

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
• 75% 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

Vacancy Reference: 08

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If you are offered a Senior EYP or Third In Charge role you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for an inspirational Third In Charge who holds a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years to join our Acorn Nursery at Rowans in Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes. A graduate or those qualified to level 6 would be desireable.

Our Acorn at Rowans nursery is located in Fullers Slade, at the Rowans Family Centre, situated 5 miles from Central Milton Keynes. Children at the nursery benefit from big outdoor spaces, with free flow from the rooms inside to the outdoors. They enjoy exploring their local community and park, and also participate in forest school activities and wellbeing sessions. There is parking on site, and local shops a short walk away.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit.

The position is full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.15pm). We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development . The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play. as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Experience working in an Early Years environment essential (previous experience leading a room desireable)

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery

• Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships working with parents/carers to enable children’s needs to be met

• Give support to other colleagues within the nursery

• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery’s daily routine

• To deputise for either the manager or deputy as required and to support them in motivating and developing the team and by taking on specific responsibilities

• Provide a positive role model to ensure the Company’s values are maintained

In addition to this, you will have:

• Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years/Childcare

• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Successful applications will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation and undertake a DBS check.

Acorn Childcare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

INDHP

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
• 65% childcare discount
• 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 – helping you get back on the saddle
• Techscheme
• Length of Service awards
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Pay advances
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Vacancy Reference: 454

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We are looking for an inspirational Level 3 qualified Lead Practitioner to join our nursery ar Rowans, Fullers Slade Milton Keynes.

Our Acorn at Rowans nursery is located in Fullers Slade, at the Rowans Family Centre, situated 5 miles from Central Milton Keynes. Children at the nursery benefit from big outdoor spaces, with free flow from the rooms inside to the outdoors. They enjoy exploring their local community and park, and also participate in forest school activities and wellbeing sessions. There is parking on site, and local shops a short walk away.

The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 07:30 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.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk

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

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
• 65% childcare discount
• 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
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Vacancy Reference: 02

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If you are offered a Senior role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. If you are offered an EYP role, you will receive £300.

Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.

We offer a range of activities during the week, including interactive story sessions and forest school. There are lovely places to visit around the village, such as the church, Castlethorpe mounds, sports grounds and parks, which the children visit regularly. The nursery has a close relationship with the adjoining school, where our Oak children visit the school library each week

We are looking for an inspirational Early Years Practitioner and a Qualified Nursery Assistant

Candidate must hold a minimum level 3 or Level 2 qualification in Early Years for either role.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees. We are really proud to have recently been awarded a Top 20 DayNurseries group award.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 65% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit.

The positions are full time working 40 hours per week (you would be required to do a variety of early and late shifts , early shifts can start as early as 7.15am and the late shifts close is 6.15pm). We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development . The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play. as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures. Experience working in an Early Years environment essential (previous experience leading a pre school room desireable)

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children placed in the nursery

• Work as part of a team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships working with parents/carers to enable children’s needs to be met

• Give support to other colleagues within the nursery

• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery’s daily routine

• To deputise for either the manager or deputy as required and to support them in motivating and developing the team and by taking on specific responsibilities

• Provide a positive role model to ensure the Company’s values are maintained

In addition to this, you will have:

• Level 3 or equivalent in Early Years/Childcare

• Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS

• Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Successful applications will need to provide ‘right to work in the UK’ documentation and undertake a DBS check.

Acorn Childcare is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

INDHP

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
• 65% Childcare discount
• 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
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Vacancy Reference: 02

Posted via: eyrecruit

We are looking for a Nursery Assistant (experience within an Early Years setting and/or level L2 in Early Years desirable ) to join our nursery at Kents Hill, Milton Keynes.

Acorn has recently been awarded a 'Top 20 Nursery Group 2022' Award by Day Nurseries in recognition of its high customer reviews over the last 12 months.

We’re proud to be one of the leading childcare providers in Milton Keynes, Northampton and Bedford with over 25 years’ experience who specialise in nature pedagogy and promoting the professional development of our employees.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, great training and progression opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, and 75% childcare discount. As a not-for-profit organisation, Acorn always puts the needs of the children first, meaning you will be working for a business that cares about more than just profit. We close our nurseries for four days a year to allow days to train our staff in a variety of subjects.

The role is 40 hours per week working between 07.30 and 18.15 Monday to Friday.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development.

Expectations

- To have a good understanding of Acorn’s core values, ethos and policies and ensure these are reflected in practice

- A high-quality provision to support children’s learning across the curriculum

- To value parents as partners

- For all children to be happy, confident, self-assured and independent

- Effective communication with management, staff, children and parents

- To role model outstanding practice and positive behaviour management

- Be willing to work towards level 2 or level 3 in childcare

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

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.

INDLP

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 - up to 65%
• Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family - 5 days per year
• Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone - with paid holiday for this in your second year of employment (3 days)
• 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

Vacancy Reference: 04

Posted via: eyrecruit

If you are offered a Senior role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. If you are offered an EYP role, you will receive £300.

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our nursery in Castlethorpe. Milton Keynes.

Set in the lovely village of Castlethorpe, to the north of Milton Keynes, this nursery was the first of the Acorn nurseries. The children enjoy taking walks in the countryside and also visits the local playgroup and school.

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.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk

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

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
• 65% Childcare discount
• 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
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme

Vacancy Reference: 02

Posted via: eyrecruit

If you are offered an EYP role you will receive a £300 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.

We are looking for inspirational Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners to join our Mulberry Bear nursery. The Mulberry Bear nursery is found within the Open University campus (4 miles from Central Milton Keynes). The children make full use of the fantastic parks and open spaces in the area. The vast open spaces are used for forest school activities as well as learning about nature.

The role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working between 0730 and 18.15. Working patterns will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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.

We very much welcome candidates that are looking to progress their personal career development due to future opportunities in the pipeline within the location of MK.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, motivated and enthusiastic about outdoor learning and creative play, as well as a good working knowledge and practice of the EYFS and safeguarding procedures.

Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on: 01908 510309 or email: hr@acornearlyyears.org.uk

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

Vacancy Reference: 02

Posted via: eyrecruit