On this page, you will find a list of current childcare job vacancies in Portsmouth. Please check back for regular updates.
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Southsea, PO5 2RG – visit the St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School website.
St Swithun’s Primary School is an oversubscribed ‘Good’ school. St Swithun’s Sunbeams Preschool, for 2-4-year-olds, is based in the school grounds with full use of the school’s facilities.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Nursery Practitioner to work 33.75 hours per week, Monday-Friday, standard school term times only, initially on a fixed term basis for one year.
The role
Application process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting School Business Manager. CVs will not be accepted. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact School Business Manager 023 9282 9339.
Visits to the pre-school are strongly encouraged. Please email correspondence@sscps.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Sunbeams Pre-School at St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School, Southsea, PO5 2RG
Website
We are an outstanding 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.
The role
Application Process
Apply by emailing correspondence@sscps.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Little Sunbeams Pre School-C/O Mayfield School Mayfield Road Portsmouth P02 0RH
We provide high quality childcare to children aged 6months-4years. We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development and well-being.
The Role
Application Process
CVs can be submitted online.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Edwards on 07807483755 or email sunbeams@mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Milton PO4 8ET
We are a term time committee run preschool based in the Milton area of Portsmouth on the site of Milton Park Primary School. We are a sessional run pre-school who offer half day sessions and all days from 8.30am until 3.30pm. We pride ourselves in offering a happy stimulating environment where children have the opportunity to learn through a continuous provision, being supported by our friendly team of committed caring staff.
The Role
St Swithun’s Primary School is an oversubscribed ‘Good’ school. St Swithun’s Sunbeams Preschool, for 2-4-yearolds, is based in the school grounds with full use of the school’s facilities.
We are looking to recruit an experienced Nursery Practitioner.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting the School Business Manager on 023 9282 9339. CVs will not be accepted although can be included with application form.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the School Business Manager.
Visits to the pre-school are strongly encouraged. Please email correspondence@sscps.co.uk to arrange a visit.
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
HMS Excellent, Whale Island, PO2 8ER
YMCA childcare website
Located in the grounds of HMS Excellent, convenient for the M275, our nursery provides excellent quality childcare for service families and the local community in Portsmouth.
The nursery is on a naval base, offering children a unique sense of safety and freedom. Children access a wide range of activities enabling them to learn and develop through play. Each day brings a different adventure: exploring shoreline nature trails, watching helicopters land, or listening to the Royal Marines Band.
The Role
We are seeking Early Year Bank Staff
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chelsey Croucher on 02392 547182 or email chelsey.croucher@ymca-fg.org
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period
HMS Excellent, Whale Island, PO2 8ER
YMCA childcare website
Located in the grounds of HMS Excellent, convenient for the M275, our nursery provides excellent quality childcare for service families and the local community in Portsmouth.
The nursery is on a naval base, offering children a unique sense of safety and freedom. Children access a wide range of activities enabling them to learn and develop through play. Each day brings a different adventure: exploring shoreline nature trails, watching helicopters land, or listening to the Royal Marines Band.
The Role
We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner (lunch cover)
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chelsey Croucher on 02392 547182 or email chelsey.croucher@ymca-fg.org
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period
Binsteed Childcare Services Ltd
The Role
This vacancy is for a Manager at our busy breakfast and afterschool clubs at Craneswater Junior school for children aged 7-11. Enthusiasm, reliability and good organisational skills necessary. A sound knowledge of safeguarding children and behaviour management.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Sue Jupp, Managing Director:
CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Jupp.
We 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.
http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/early-years/have-nursery
We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Contact details/other information for applicants:
Recruitment@Salvationarmy.org.uk or call us on: 0207 326 2070 if you have any questions.
Visit the Springwood Preschool and nursery webpage
This post is subject to an enhanced criminal records check.
Springwood Preschool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment All employees will be expected to complete a new enhanced DBS check if they are not part of the enhanced DBS Update Service already.
Springwood Preschool is a friendly and welcoming provision for children and families. We are open Term-Time from 9am – 3pm.
The setting itself has spacious main hall, and the smaller one we can use for group sessions or 1to1 time. We have a free flow garden we can use too. We offer natural materials for children to investigate and explore. We are incorporating Curiosity Approach in our setting. Children are free to explore in our large creating station with support from our friendly team of qualified staff. Springwood’s team provide fun, challenging experiences through a well planned environment that supports child’s individual intents (knowledge, skills we want them to acquire). Children take part in small group activities each session. We provide fun soft play, climbing frames, physical equipment, balls with target practice, musical instrument and much more. Our outside space provides room for children to run, climb, jump or dig in our free flow garden, where children have the opportunity to play outside in all weathers.
We encourage our parents to support their children’s learning at home as well as at preschool by building strong positive relationships with our families. The setting supports children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language.
Our children should bring their pack lunch if staying with us all day. We also offer healthy snacks throughout the day.
The role
Are you looking for your next management opportunity? Are you looking for a change? Do you love working with children? Are you nurturing and enthusiastic? If yes we currently have a vacancy to join our amazing team!
Minimum qualification and experience required:
Application Process
Please email us your CV at springwoodcopnor@gmail.com We will then send you an application form and health declaration to complete. Short listed candidates will be invited for two-parts interview. Both parts, formal and stay and play, take approximately two hours each (total four hours) and can be completed on separate days.
Alternatively you can apply via INDEED
Contact details/other information for applicants:
If you would like further details, an informal discussion, and application pack or arrange a visit (TBD), please contact us on 07434978487 or springwoodcopnor@gmail.com
The role
Level 3 Nursery Practitioners and Nursery Room Manager
We are an outstanding 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.
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a
minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Yusuf Akanni on 01202 551553 or Recruitment@topsandaspire.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Yusuf Akanni on 01202 551553.
Contact details/other information for applicants:
Visit the Tops Day Nurseries website
Email: Recruitment@topsandaspire.co.uk
Phone: 01202 551553
Point of Contact: Yusuf Akanni
Twinkle Cottage Day Nursery website
The Role
We are seeking two fulltime Nursery Practitioners:
1, Nursery Practitioner for 1-1 support for children with Send, this is a fulltime role
2, Fulltime qualified level 2/3 who is able to work with all ages across the nursery,
Our last Ofsted report was judged GOOD. We are a large full day nursery providing high quality home from home, nurturing and loving childcare to children aged 0-4years. We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development, curiosity and well-being.
Full/part time: Full time positions
Salary range: Competitive and favourable rates of pay
Closing date for applications: Ongoing
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting
Anna.reilly@thetwinklecottage.co.uk.
CVs will not be accepted. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Reilly Nursery Manager 02392828888
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Leapfrog Neighbourhood Nursery website.
The Role
Nursery Practitioner
Do you want to be part of an Ofsted Outstanding rated nursery in the heart of Southsea with clear progression and development opportunities? Do you want to be part of a great team who are passionate about delivering excellent childcare supporting children’s learning, development and well-being?
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.
Full/part time: Full time (37.5 hours) / Part time (25-30 hours) Overtime available
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by emailing admin@leapfrognursery.com or telephoning 02392 003125 / 02392 643776.
CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nursery Manager 02392 003125
Contact Details / Other Information for Applicants:
Visits to the nursery is strongly encouraged and recommended. Please email admin@leapfrognursery.com or call 02392 003125 / 02392 643776 to arrange a visit.
Applicants will be short listed and invited for interview for December/January start. Position available sooner if preferred.
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Current vacancies YMCA – Fairthorne Group website.
The Role
We are seeking a variety of EYP roles, 1:1 and Sen, varied hours available, all day shifts, no weekends.
We are an outstanding nursery providing high quality childcare to children aged 0-4 years. We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development and well-being.
Full/part time: Both full and part-time
Application Process
CV’s must be submitted via our website
Contact Details / Other Information for Applicants:
Recruitment@ymca-fg.org and Current Vacancies at YMCA Fairthorne Group – YMCA (ymca-fg.org)
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
Little Peoples Nursery website
The Role
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.
We are 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.
Full/part time: Full time 40 hr 8’s and 6’s needed in the hourly week. Maternity cover position could potentially continue longer if required
Application Process
Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Louise Manager or Kirsty Deputy / info@littlepeoplesnursery.co.uk/ 02392357149
CVs will not be accepted.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louise Nursery Manager or Kirsty Nursery Deputy on 02392 357149
Contact Details / Other Information for Applicants:
Louise Singleton Nursery Manager
Kirsty Kelleher Deputy
023 92357149 info@littlepeoplesnursery.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and follow safe recruitment procedures. All appointments are subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check and successful completion of an induction period.
