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Careers at Little Gardners Nursery & Forest School

Join a team where children, nature, and people truly matter.

We are always excited to hear from warm, dedicated, and enthusiastic people who want to build meaningful careers in early years.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

Home-from-home

A warm, nurturing nursery where relationships come first and every child is known as an individual.

OUR ETHOS

Nature inspired

We embrace outdoor play, curiosity, and hands-on learning through our Forest School approach.

WHY JOIN US?

Grow with a setting that is ambitious, supportive, and values its people.

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A career with purpose

At Little Gardners, we believe early years is one of the most important and rewarding sectors to work in. We are proud to offer a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills, share their ideas, and build fulfilling careers.

Whether you are highly experienced, newly qualified, or just starting out, we look for people who are kind, reliable, passionate about children, and excited by learning through play and the outdoors.

Work with us

A career with purpose

Child-centred

We put children at the heart of everything we do and create spaces where they feel safe, curious, and inspired.

Nature-led

We love outdoor learning and believe children grow best when they can explore, take risks, and connect with the natural world.

Team-focused

We work closely together, support one another, and value people who bring positivity, initiative, and kindness.

High-quality

We are committed to continuous improvement, professional development, and delivering excellent care and education.

At Little Gardners, we believe early years is one of the most important and rewarding sectors to work in. We are proud to offer a supportive environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills, share their ideas, and build fulfilling careers.

Whether you are highly experienced, newly qualified, or just starting out, we look for people who are kind, reliable, passionate about children, and excited by learning through play and the outdoors.

Current opportunities

Vacancies

Even if a suitable vacancy is not listed, we are happy to hear from people who feel they would be a great fit for our nursery.

Full-time / Part-time

Early Years Practitioner

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic practitioners who are passionate about helping children thrive through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships.

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Apprenticeship

Apprentice Early Years Educator

Perfect for someone at the beginning of their childcare journey who is eager to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in a nurturing setting.

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Flexible hours

Bank / Flexible Team Member

Ideal for experienced early years professionals who want flexible working while still being part of a welcoming and child-centred environment.

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Current opportunities

Vacancies

Even if a suitable vacancy is not listed, we are happy to hear from people who feel they would be a great fit for our nursery.

Safer recruitment

Working in early years

All roles are subject to robust safer recruitment and suitability checks. This may include an enhanced DBS check, references, verification of qualifications, and checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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Ready to join us?

Send your CV and a short introduction telling us about yourself, your experience, and the type of role you are looking for.

Suggested contact details

Email: careers@littlegardners.co.uk

Subject line: Application – [Role Title]

You can also invite speculative applications if you would like to build a talent pool for future vacancies.

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