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- Complete the childcare provider vacancy advertising form (PDF)
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Current vacancies
- Qualified Early Years Educator (closing date: 28 August 2026)
- Level 3 qualified Key Person (closing date: ongoing)
- Early Years Practitioner - Springwood Preschool and Nursery (closing date: ongoing)
- Nursery Practitioner - Oliver's Rainbow Nursery (closing date: ongoing)
- Practitioner - Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery (closing date: ongoing)
Qualified Early Years Educator
Little Learners Day Care Ltd. Fratton, Portsmouth, PO1 5PR.
We’re looking for a Qualified Early Years Educator to join our team.
- Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 3 in childcare and Education with minimum of 6 to 12 months experience within a childcare setting
- Full/part time: Full time or part time
- Salary range: £13.12 per hour
- Closing date for applications: Friday 28 August 2026
Little Learners Day Care is situated in the heart of Portsmouth (Fratton) St Marys Park. We opened in 2004 and have a well-established setting. We care for and educate children from the age of 3 months to school age and have an afterschool club for Penbridge Infant’s School. The setting is all on one level with three rooms: Bunnies 0-2 years, Hedgehogs 2-3 years and Squirrels 3 years to school age.
How to apply
Contact manager@littlelearnersdaycare.co.uk for an application form, or visit the Little Learners recruitment page and upload your CV.
Level 3 qualified Key Person
Little Peoples Nursery. PO6 2EH, Portsmouth area (Drayton)
We are seeking an enthusiastic member to join our team. Responsibilities will include being a Key Person, carrying out observations and uploading on to our on-line journals.
- Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 3 qualified and 3 years’ experience but not essential
- Full/part time: 40 hours per week, 51 week per year
- Salary range: Government minimum age-related pay
- Closing date for applications: ongoing
We are a nursery providing high quality childcare to children aged 0-4years. We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development and well-being.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Louise, Manager or Kirsty, Deputy at info@littlepeoplesnursery.co.uk/ or on 02392 357149
CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louise, Nursery Manager or Kirsty, Nursery Deputy on 02392 357149.
Level 2 or 3 early years practitioner
Springwood Preschool and Nursery, Copnor, Portsmouth PO3 5AL
- Closing date: Ongoing
- Salary: Part time approximately £7,950.91; Full time approximately £14,826.53
- Hours: Full time or part time
- Qualification: Level 2, ideally looking for Level 3, experience working in an Early Years setting, key person experience.
We deliver Early Years practice to children 0 to 5 years. Our environments are planned around the Early Years Foundation Stage 2025 requirements, ensuring children's play and learning is endless, imaginative and lead by children.
We provide natural, real-life items for children to explore and play. Our ethos is to offer a child-centred approach where children can make choices about what, how and whom they want to play with.
How to apply
Email springwoodcopnor@gmail.com to request an application form.
CVs are accepted.
Contact details: Rachael Clarke, Director of Springwood Preschool and Nursery LTD, email springwoodcopnor@gmail.com
Nursery Practitioner
Oliver’s Rainbow Nursery, PO17 6AR
- Closing date: Ongoing
- Salary: From £12.50 per hour
- Hours: Full time or part time
- Qualification: Level 3 or Level 2
We are a new nursery setting providing high quality childcare to children aged 0 to 5years. We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children's learning, development and well-being.
How to apply
Contact Perie Lamont for an application form or for an informal discussion on the role.
- Telephone: 07570 155468
- Email: info@olivers-rainbow-nursery.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Practitioner
Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery, Southsea, PO5
- Closing date: Ongoing
- Salary: £13,500-£26,000 depending on qualification and hours
- Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) / Part time (25-30 hours). Overtime available.
- Qualification, skills and experience:
- A full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 qualification essential
- Paediatric First Aid desired
- Food Hygiene desired
- Minimum 2 years experience working with children 0-5 years with a good understanding of child development
- Good knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety
- Applicant must be fun and motivated, reliable and demonstrate a willingness to learn
We are growing and we need fun-loving, enthusiastic practitioners to join our lively nursery team.
By joining Leapfrog, you will find yourself working in an inclusive environment surrounded by friendly and supportive colleagues.
On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in developing and delivering exciting activities and stimulating experiences for children to enable them to have fun and actively learn through purposeful play.
How to apply
Visits to the nursery is strongly encouraged and recommended.
- Email admin@leapfrognursery.com
- Call 023 9200 3125 / 023 9264 3776 to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding statement
All childcare providers advertising vacancies on this page are committed to safeguarding children and follow safer recruitment procedures.
All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.