Early Years Job Vacancies
Last updated:Early Years and Childcare Jobs in Buckinghamshire
Looking for a rewarding career in early years and childcare? Whether you’re starting your journey or advancing your career, you’ll find roles in nurseries, preschools, and wraparound care settings that make a real difference to children’s lives.
Discover flexible options to suit your lifestyle, and join a community dedicated to giving every child the best start.
Ready to take the next step? Explore current job openings - click on the areas within Buckinghamshire in the left-hand menu to filter vacancies in your local area and start shaping the future today.
Employers
If you would like to advertise a position available at your setting here, please complete an
- this will automatically come through to the Early Years Service. This service is FREE.
We also strongly recommend posting your vacancy on the DWP Find a Job for maximum reach. When posting:
- Select the Education & Childcare Jobs category.
- Include Early Years or Wraparound Childcare in the job title to align with the Department for Education’s campaign:
“Do Something Big. Work with small children.”
This helps attract passionate individuals and ensures your vacancy is visible to a wider audience.
The Early Years Service have been advertising vacancies for providers on the Early Years Website since August 2021 and we would appreciate your feedback. If you have used this service and would like to submit your thoughts, please complete an Early Years job vacancy evaluation form.
Click here for more information on Early Years and Childcare Careers
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Stepping Stones Nursery School | Deputy Manager | £15 - 16 per hour | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Stepping Stones Nursery School | Nursery Practitioner | £14 per hour | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Holding Hands Preschool Ltd | Preschool Assistant | £13.01 | 30/08/2026 | Click Here |
| Ashridge Day Nursery | Room Leader L3 | £14.50 per hour | 10/09/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Little Rascals Wraparound | Playworker | TBC | 01/08/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Bright Horizons Brindley House | Level 2 or 3 | £27,000 - £28,000 | 31/12/2026 | Click Here |
| Bright Horizons Northgate House | Level 2 or 3 | £27,000 - £28,000 | 31/12/2026 | Click Here |
| First Place Nursery | Third In Charge | £13.55-£14.90 | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| First Place Nursery | Nursery Practitioner | £12.82 - £13.60 | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Little Ducklings Day Nursery and Preschool | Early Years Educator | £26,500.00 - £28,500.00 | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Poppies Day Nursery | Nursery Practitioner Level 3 | £30,680 | 01/08/2027 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| DK Childcare Ltd | Childminding Assistant | £12.71 | 01/09/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| New Beginnings Nursery | Senior Nursery Practitioner Level 3 | £29,000 | 01/08/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Ladybird Nursery | Nursery Practitioner | £33,540 | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Ladybird Nursery | Nursery Apprentice | £20,124 | 30/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Ladybird Nursery | Bank Staff | £15 per hour | 30/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Buttons Preschool | Preschool Practitioner | £13.25 | 15/09/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Friends at Play | Playworker | £12 - £19 per hour | 09/08/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Apollo Day Nursery | Deputy Manager | £35,000-£42,000 | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Montessori By Busy Bees | Level 2 Early Years Educator | £12.88 Per hour | 01/09/2026 | Click here |
| Montessori By Busy Bees | Level 3 Early Years Educator | £15.40 Per hour | 01/09/2026 | Click Here |
| Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries | Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualified | £29,120 | 31/07/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Buttons Preschools | Preschool Practitioner | £13.25 | 15/09/2026 | Click Here |
| Company Name | Job Title | Salary | Closing Date | Click here for further details |
| Buttons Preschools | Preschool Practitioner | £13.25 | 15/09/2026 | Click Here |
Early Years Jobs in Buckinghamshire - DWP Find a job
Looking for a rewarding career where you can shape young lives? The Department for Education’s campaign “Do Something Big. Work with Small Children.” is all about inspiring people like you to join the early years and childcare sector.
Why choose Early Years?
- Make a lasting impact on children’s development.
- Be part of a growing, supportive profession.
- Flexible roles to suit your lifestyle.
Explore opportunities near you:
Explore Early Years or Wraparound Childcare roles in Buckinghamshire now on the DWP, click here.
Your next big step starts with small children.
Apply now and help shape the future!