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Are you looking for a new career with CPD training and progression opportunities available? Do you work well as part of a team? We may just be looking for you!

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  • Your Turn to Make a Difference

  • Multiple Sites

  • Additional Leave

  • Full and Part-Time Positions Available

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Nursery Practitioner - Mountnessing

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to supervise the children fully and maintain ratios, plan and assess children, with the possibility of having your own group of key children and work as part of a team. You must provide a warm and caring environment in order for the children to flourish, also building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Mountnessing

  • Basis

    Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Bank Staff - Mountnessing

As a member of Nursery Bank Staff, you will be expected to provide inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities, actively model and promote the values and ethos of the nursery along with showing a sound knowledge of how children develop, learn and play. It is important to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment along with working as part of a team showing great communication skills.

  • Location

    Mountnessing

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Room Leader - Braintree

As a Room Leader, you will be expected to work alongside your colleagues as a Nursery Practitioner while supervising your team, managing ratios, helping staff to plan and working with your team to create a fun, engaging environment for children. You will be responsible for building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Braintree

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Practitioner - Braintree

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to supervise the children fully and maintain ratios, plan and assess children, with the possibility of having your own group of key children and work as part of a team. You must provide a warm and caring environment in order for the children to flourish, also building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Braintree

  • Basis

    Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Practioner - Heybridge

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to supervise the children fully and maintain ratios, plan and assess children, with the possibility of having your own group of key children and work as part of a team. You must provide a warm and caring environment in order for the children to flourish, also building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Heybridge

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Bank Staff - Heybridge

As a member of Nursery Bank Staff, you will be expected to provide inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities, actively model and promote the values and ethos of the nursery along with showing a sound knowledge of how children develop, learn and play. It is important to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment along with working as part of a team showing great communication skills.

  • Location

    Heybridge

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Practitioner - Fyfield, Ongar

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to supervise the children fully and maintain ratios, plan and assess children, with the possibility of having your own group of key children and work as part of a team. You must provide a warm and caring environment in order for the children to flourish, also building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Fyfield, Ongar

  • Basis

    Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Bank Staff - Fyfield, Ongar

As a member of Nursery Bank Staff, you will be expected to provide inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities, actively model and promote the values and ethos of the nursery along with showing a sound knowledge of how children develop, learn and play. It is important to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment along with working as part of a team showing great communication skills.

  • Location

    Fyfield, Ongar

  • Basis

    Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Manager - Witham

As our Nursery Manager, you'll lead our vibrant and passionate staff in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can explore, grow, and flourish. Your role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of care and education, and building and maintaining strong relationships with children, parents, and the community. With your expertise in early years education, leadership skills, and a warm, empathetic approach, you'll help us make a lasting difference in children's lives. If you're passionate about shaping futures and ready to be at the heart of our community's development, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Location

    Witham

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Deputy Manager - Witham

As our Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our Nursery Manager to uphold our commitment to excellence in early childhood education. You'll be instrumental in managing day-to-day operations, mentoring our dedicated staff, and ensuring our curriculum is delivered with creativity and compassion. Your ability to step in, lead by example, and maintain our ethos of care and learning in a nurturing environment will make you an invaluable asset to our team and the families we serve. If you have a passion for early years development, a talent for leadership, and a heart full of ambition to make a difference, join us in our mission to provide the best start in life for every child.

  • Location

    Witham

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Room Leader - Witham

As a Room Leader, you will be expected to work alongside your colleagues as a Nursery Practitioner while supervising your team, managing ratios, helping staff to plan and working with your team to create a fun, engaging environment for children. You will be responsible for building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Witham

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Practitioner - Witham

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to supervise the children fully and maintain ratios, plan and assess children, with the possibility of having your own group of key children and work as part of a team. You must provide a warm and caring environment in order for the children to flourish, also building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Witham

  • Basis

    Full-Time/Part Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Bank Staff - Witham

As a member of Nursery Bank Staff, you will be expected to provide inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities, actively model and promote the values and ethos of the nursery along with showing a sound knowledge of how children develop, learn and play. It is important to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment along with working as part of a team showing great communication skills.

  • Location

    Witham

  • Basis

    Part-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Manager - Chelmsford

As our Nursery Manager, you'll lead our vibrant and passionate staff in creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can explore, grow, and flourish. Your role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of care and education, and building and maintaining strong relationships with children, parents, and the community. With your expertise in early years education, leadership skills, and a warm, empathetic approach, you'll help us make a lasting difference in children's lives. If you're passionate about shaping futures and ready to be at the heart of our community's development, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Location

    Chelmsford

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Deputy Manager - Chelmsford

As our Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our Nursery Manager to uphold our commitment to excellence in early childhood education. You'll be instrumental in managing day-to-day operations, mentoring our dedicated staff, and ensuring our curriculum is delivered with creativity and compassion. Your ability to step in, lead by example, and maintain our ethos of care and learning in a nurturing environment will make you an invaluable asset to our team and the families we serve. If you have a passion for early years development, a talent for leadership, and a heart full of ambition to make a difference, join us in our mission to provide the best start in life for every child.

  • Location

    Chelmsford

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Room Leader - Chelmsford

As a Room Leader, you will be expected to work alongside your colleagues as a Nursery Practitioner while supervising your team, managing ratios, helping staff to plan and working with your team to create a fun, engaging environment for children. You will be responsible for building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Chelmsford

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Nursery Practitioner - Chelmsford

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will be expected to supervise the children fully and maintain ratios, plan and assess children, with the possibility of having your own group of key children and work as part of a team. You must provide a warm and caring environment in order for the children to flourish, also building close relationships with parents and carers to continue providing the fantastic care for our children and excellent ongoing support for all of our families.

  • Location

    Chelmsford

  • Basis

    Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

Bank Staff - Chelmsford

As a member of Nursery Bank Staff, you will be expected to provide inspiration to nursery children through exciting activities, actively model and promote the values and ethos of the nursery along with showing a sound knowledge of how children develop, learn and play. It is important to maintain a safe, secure and caring environment along with working as part of a team showing great communication skills.

  • Location

    Chelmsford

  • Basis

    Part-Time or Full-Time

  • Salary

    Competitive

FAQ

Have any questions?

Here are some possible topics that you may need to ask a question around. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. No question is wrong!

I would like some more information on your fees.

No problem at all. Please send an email to accounts@stepstart.co.uk to request the current nursery fees for your little one.

Do you take childcare vouchers?

We do take childcare vouchers. If you need any further assistance with this please contact accounts@stepstart.co.uk.

Do you offer funded places?

We do offer funded places. You have the option for your child to attend term-time only or for the full year on a stretch-funded plan. There are a limited amount of funded places.

Do you take Tax Free Childcare payments?

Yes we do. Please make sure that you put this on your enrollment form and let the nursery manager know when you apply. Once you have set up your account and received your unique reference number please send this to accounts@stepstart.co.uk and let the team know how much you will be paying from this account each month. Your payments will need to be set up for 1st of each month.

How do I sign up?

Please contact the nursery manager and they will send you an enrollment form to fill out. Once you have completed this they will be in touch to complete your child's enrollment and arrange settle visits.

When do settle visits happen?

We normally like your child to complete three settle visits. These will usually take place within a week or two before your chosen start date.

How can I order more unform?

You can do this through our website on the shop page.

When will I be told who my child's key person is?

Your little one will choose their own key person during their settle visits or their first few sessions. Once they have built a close relationship with one person, you will receive a message from their key person introducing themselves.