Childcare vacancies in Portsmouth

On this page, you will find a list of current childcare job vacancies in Portsmouth. Please check back for regular updates.

To advertise your vacancies here, please complete this form and email it to eydelivery@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

You can find more jobs with Portsmouth City Council on the careers portal.

Paulsgrove PO6
Chivers childminding

We are opening a new nursery in Paulsgrove in the New Year. We will be providing childcare for children aged between 0-4years old, we will also be having a before and after school club if there is demand for it in the local area.

We have been childminding for the past 4 years and we are hoping to expand our team at the new setting with more people who enjoy caring for children as much as we do.

The Role

We are seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

• Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 3 appropriate qualification 1 years’ experience
• Full/Part Time: Full time
• Salary Range: To be discussed on application
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Application Process 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Samantha Chivers: 07981 275541

Email your CV to: contact@chiverschildcare.com

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.

Hester Road, Portsmouth PO4 8HB

Our last Ofsted report was judged good.  We are a full day nursery providing high quality childcare in a new provision to children aged 0-4years.  We pride ourselves on having a passionate, committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development and well-being.

The Role

We are seeking new staff to join our existing teams within the 2 year room and baby rooms.

• Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 3 Childcare qualification preferred although we would consider those training on Level 2 with a view to fulfilling their Level 3 qualification.  All training is fully supported.
• Full/Part Time: Full time positions although part time job share would be considered
• Salary Range: Competitive and favourable rates of pay
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Application Process

Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Karen Potter Owner / Director. CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Potter / Owner Director 02392 822956 or email info@windinthewillowspreschool.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.

PO6 1DH

We run 4 very busy before and after school clubs.  We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development and well-being. We take children from age 3 -11 years. We open term time 7.15am-9am and 3pm-6pm. We also open in school holidays 7.30-6pm.

The role

We are seeking a Playworker

• Minimum qualification and experience required: No qualifications needed but we would prefer some or experience.
• Full/Part time: Part time – we will consider a job share. Let us know when applying what days sessions, you are available for. Will consider casual staff too.
• Salary Range: £9-£11 per hour
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Application process

Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Mandy Mapplebeck contact@farlingtonwraparound.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
PO2 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

We are seeking a Pre-school Practitioner

• Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 2 or 3
• Full/Part time: Full time
• Salary Range: Competitive rates of pay
• Closing Date: Ongoing

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.

Baffins, Portsmouth PO3 6EY

We are a nursery providing high quality childcare to children aged 0-4years, with a good Ofsted rating.  We pride ourselves on having a committed and caring team of staff who support children’s learning, development and well-being.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic member to join our team as a Key Person. As an Early Years Practitioner you will be required to deliver the highest quality of care in line with the new Statutory Framework and Ofsted requirements.

• Minimum qualification and experience required:
  • Minimum Level 2, preferable Level 3 Child care and Education, with experience
  • Desirable – Advanced Paediatric First Aid and Local Safeguarding.
• Full/Part time: Full time – Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (hours are negotiable). Term time only.
• Salary Range: Government National minimum age-related pay
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Application Process 

Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Mrs Debbie Lyons, Nursery Manager at:

• langstone.nursery@btconnect.com
• 023 92 871 200

CVs will not be accepted. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Debbie Lyons.

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.

Portsmouth
PO3 6DN

It’s our mission to be an exemplary provider of outstanding quality early years education for the children of our community. Our aim is to support children to explore, learn, grow and have fun and make friends in our bright and engaging setting based within The Stacey Centre complete with its stunning organic orchard and gardens.

We are passionate about providing the city’s children with a superior forest school early years setting in which children are encouraged to experience the rhythm of the seasons, to grow and harvest produce, to enjoy learning about and developing respect for the planet we live on and for them to make full use of the natural environment to inform their learning journey.

This will be achieved using a wide range of quality outdoor and indoor resources and, wherever possible, using natural materials and the natural environment to engage the child’s imagination and curiosity. With Forest School accreditation already underway, we are very much expecting that our Pre-school Manager will already have an appreciation of the benefits that Forest School can contribute to our young learners and will be enthusiastic to pursue Forest School Leader accredited training.

The Role

We are seeking an inspirational, experienced and proactive manager to help launch and develop our new pre-school setting in Portsmouth which opens in January 2022 for children aged from 2 up until 5 years old.

Set in our beautiful organic orchard and sensory gardens attached to the main premises, this is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to positively impact the learning of our local community’s children by providing the highest standard of leadership to their team and to be responsible for all aspects of the pre- ensuring that the best possible environment and care is provided to our children.

We believe in supporting our valued staff and as a leader you will be supported to be the best leader you can be and to fulfil your potential with access to funding to complete additional management and leadership training qualifications including Forest School accredited training. Our staff will also benefit from free childcare at the Pre-school and will enjoy a generous annual bonus.

Our successful candidate will have an enthusiastic and positive attitude and have the ability to lead the team to form strong and supportive relationships with the parents, children and our team.

• Minimum qualification and experience required:
  • Minimum level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years
  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, in a nursery/childcare setting, working with children aged 2 to 5 and their families
  • Leading a staff team, including supervision, work allocation, assessment or training and professional development
  • A thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and relevant current legislation
  • Understanding of child protection processes, safeguarding and working with vulnerable children
  • Commitment to inclusive and non-discriminatory working practice with children, families, colleagues and the community.
• Full/Part time: Term time only – permanent – Mon- Fri (4o hours a week)
• Salary Range: £26,539 – £31,835 p.a. (pro-rata depending on experience) and staff benefits
• Closing Date: Ongoing

Application Process 

Please email your CV and a covering letter for the attention of Mrs T. Newton at thestaceypreschool@gmail.com

We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users, therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding best practice. We are passionate about promoting equality: we value diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and we particularly welcome applicants with disabilities and from Black, Asian or a minority ethnicity background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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.

• Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in leading a small team of play workers.
• Full Time/Part time: Part time, term time only
• Salary range: To be negotiated
• Closing date: Ongoing

Application Process

Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by contacting Sue Jupp, Managing Director:

• phone 02392 421313, or
• email suebinsteedchildcare@outlook.com

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.

Charter academy Sports Centre, Greetham Street, PO5 4LH
Portsmouth Grammar School, High Street, Old Portsmouth,PO1 2LN
YMCA Website

Our Children’s Work comprises Day camps for children aged 4-16 during school holidays and an afterschool club for children at the Portsmouth Grammar School aged 4-11 years old. Our Children’s Work is run with a focus on children’s freely chosen play, allowing them to explore their own experiences within a safe and secure environment supervised by enthusiastic and inspiring Playworkers.

The role

We are seeking a playworker to deliver exciting activities and challenges to the children who access our services. Playworkers are responsible for running activities, helping to set up and clear up the sessions, and assisting the Play Leaders in caring for the group. You will have pastoral responsibility for groups of children aged 4-11 and will be their support and inspiration while they are here. You will need enthusiasm and imagination to welcome and provide an amazing experience for the children.

• Qualifications/Experience:
  • Desirable:
    • NVQ Level 2 in childcare/social care/play work/nursery/forest school OR another relevant qualification
    • Good knowledge of safeguarding
    • Sports/Outdoor experience or qualification
    • Experience working with children aged 4 to 11
    • Experience of working with children with differing abilities and support needs.
    • Paediatric First Aid
  • Skills and abilities
    • Desire to work with children essential.
    • Ability to work with and understand the needs of children.
    • Ability to work as part of a team.
    • Ability to work the YMCA Way.
    • Willing to take part in all activity sessions.
    • Willingness to work in a fast moving and changeable environment

• Full time or part time: Part time zero hour contract
• Salary: National Living Wage
• Closing date: Ongoing

Application process 

Applications must be emailed to recruitment@ymca-fg.org

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chelsey Croucher at 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, a safer recruitment interview and successful completion of an induction period.

Visit the YMCA Portsea Nursery website

Our nursery in the heart of Portsea is set in a purpose-built building with a 0-3-year-old room and preschool room, along with outdoor spaces and further facilities including a kitchen and community room. Combined with our location situated near to the waterfront and other local amenities, a large range of exciting activities and opportunities are available for all children. In all our nurseries, children are cared and nurtured; supported to challenge and develop themselves, and most importantly allowed to play and enjoy their childhood. Staff use the “YMCA Way” to ensure every child in our care secures the very best outcomes and staff are able to excel.

The role

We’re seeking an Early Years Practitioner who will deliver the highest quality of care and curriculum in line with the YMCA Way and Ofsted guidelines. You will inspire our customers through delivering an exciting, child-led, play based curriculum utilising the outdoors wherever possible. You will also be expected to assist your Lead Practitioner in identifying areas of development and work in cooperation with a view to creating an outstanding Nursery

• Minimum qualification and experience required: Level 2 childcare qualification
• Full or part time: Full time 37.5 hours per week.
• Permanent or temporary: Maternity cover
• Salary: £17,375 – £20,375 per annum
• Closing date: Ongoing

Application process

Applications can be made online. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Becky Kind, Nursery Manager on 02392 865 355, or email portsea@ymca-fg.org.

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, a safeguarding interview and successful completion of an induction period.

Visit the Little Peoples Nursery website

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.

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.

• Minimum qualification and experience required:
  • Ideally level 3 qualified and 3 years’ experience
  • Apprentice position available
• Full or part-time:
  • Part time hours of 23hrs a week across 3 days or 5 days:
    • 2 days 8am-5pm + 1 day either 8am-1pm or 1-6pm
    • 5 days 8am-1pm or 1-6pm.
  • Full time 40hr 8’s and 6’s needed in the hourly week.
• Salary: Government minimum age-related pay
• Closing date: Ongoing

Application process

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
• 023 9278 0099

CVs will not be accepted.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Louise Nursery Manager or Kirsty Nursery Deputy on 023 9278 0099.

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.

http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/early-years/have-nursery

We are seeking an Early Years Practitioner (Maternity Cover)

• Minimum qualification and experience required:
  • A full and relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent
• • Experience working with children aged between 0-5 years
• • A good understanding of child development
• • Good knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety and food hygiene
• • An understanding of the mission of The Salvation Army
• Full/part time: 37.5 per week
• Salary range: £9.25 per hour
• Closing date for applications: N/A

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 Naval Under Fives website.

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.

We have seven small settings within the Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport areas offering nurturing home from home learning environments for babies and young children from 0 – 4 years from armed forces and civilian families. We are currently looking for new members of staff to join our team in Portsmouth.

The role

We are looking for a committed and passionate early years practitioner to lead and inspire our dedicated team in providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for pre-school children.

The pre-school is situated in a MoD ground floor dwelling that has been adapted for the sole use of the pre-school offering a nurturing home from home learning environment for young children from armed forces and civilian families.

As the manager, you will have overall responsibility for the daily management of the setting. You must have sound knowledge of policies, procedures and Ofsted requirements, ensuring these are adhered to at all times. You will be required to report to and work closely with the Operations Manager who has the oversight of the organisation

You will work as part of a team to lead and inspire everyone to :

• Provide a safe, caring and inclusive environment where children can flourish
• Promote the physical and emotional development each child
• Provided a stimulating learning environment that fosters creativity and development
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, and a child centred approach, following national and organisational policies and procedures.

• Minimum qualification and experience required:
  • Minimum qualifications are a level 3 with “full and relevant” criteria for early years.
  • Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in a senior role in an early years setting and a relevant early years qualification of at least level 3 or above.
• Full/part time: 
  • This position is term-time (38 weeks). Part time 20 -30 per week
  • between the hours of 8. 45am and 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.
  • The position will also require the occasional evenings as necessary.
• Salary range: Competitive and favourable rates of pay.
• Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Application Process

Applications must be submitted on an application for which can be obtained from:

Sally Pratt, Operations Manager.

nufhq@outlook.com

02392 580 515

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.

We are a good 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

We are seeking a passionate Deputy Manager, who will lead the 2-5 years room.

• Minimum qualification and experience required:
  • Level 3 in childcare and education or equivalent
  • 2 years Management experience
  • Clear understanding of Safeguarding, EYFS & child development.

  Full/part time: 40 hours a week, 51 weeks a year.

  Salary range: £11.55 per hour, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme.

  Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Application Process

Applications must be submitted on an application form which can be obtained by applying here. (*If experiencing difficulties Click on Search All Jobs from Jobs | The Salvation Army and then click on “Refine Job Search” Job reference V07290)

CVs will not be accepted. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Michelle on 02392 824 573