Opening Spring 2026!
Opening Spring 2026!

We are committed to appointing only those who meet our professional criteria.

We are extremely selective about who we invite to join our team, and every candidate undergoes rigorous safer recruitment checks to ensure they meet the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and child protection. By maintaining strict safeguarding practices throughout our recruitment process, we uphold our responsibility to create a safe, trusting, and nurturing environment for every child in our care.

Selection Process

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure we find the right people to join our highly skilled and dedicated team. Once you have chosen the role you would like to apply for, the following steps will take place:

  • Apply Online - Upload your CV via our Vacancies page.
  • Initial Screening - If we believe you may be a good fit, we will contact you and ask you to complete an application form so we can assess your skills and experience against our Person Specification.
  • Face-to-Face Interview - Candidates who meet our criteria will be invited to a face-to-face interview with members of our Management Team. You must bring your certificates, DBS (if applicable), and Right to Work documentation to this interview. During the interview, we will ask structured questions relevant to the role and level you’ve applied for.
  • Trial Session - Successful interviewees will be invited to take part in a trial session in the nursery. During this trial, you will be asked to:
    • Observe the children
    • Lead an activity
    • Discuss your experience and practice with the Nursery Manager.
  • Offer of Employment - If you are successful at the trial stage, you will receive an offer of employment.

Once accepted, your contract will be issued, subject to two years of reference checks and a completed Enhanced DBS, which we will process on your behalf.

Current Vacancies

Deputy Room Leader - All Rooms

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role
To support the Room Leader in delivering high-quality practice, ensuring the smooth running of the room and providing excellent care and education.

Key Responsibilities
1. Support Room Leadership

  • Assist in planning and leading activities aligned with EYFS.
  • Step into the Room…

Room Leader- All Rooms

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role
To lead the day-to-day practice within a room, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning, and care. The Room Leader supports the team, oversees planning, and ensures the environment meets the developmental needs of all children.

Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership of Room…

Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role
To support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day leadership of Bright Start Nursery, ensuring the delivery of exceptional childcare, education, and compliance. The Deputy Manager acts as a role model for staff and assumes full responsibility for…

Nursery Manager

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role
To lead Bright Start Nursery with excellence, ensuring outstanding quality of education, care, and compliance. The Nursery Manager is responsible for the overall operational, financial, and educational performance of the setting, creating a culture where children thrive…

Early Years Assistant/Apprentice - All Rooms

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role
To support qualified staff in delivering a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment, contributing to children’s learning while developing your own knowledge and skills.

Key Responsibilities
1. Support Learning & Play

  • Assist in delivering activities and experiences.
  • Engage positively with children during…

Early Years Educator - All Rooms

Job Specification

Purpose of the Role
To deliver exceptional early years education and care that supports each child’s learning, wellbeing, and development. Early Years Educators play a key role in creating a safe, inspiring, and nurturing environment where children can thrive while upholding…