Early years jobs (0-5 years)

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There are a wide range of Early Years roles available in Hertfordshire and you may choose to work in a nursery or reception provision within a school, or at a standalone nursery school, at a family centre or at a private preschool or day nursery.

Early Years Teachers and Early Years Practitioners may work in schools or in private, voluntary or independent (PVI) settings, including preschools and day care. They work alongside teachers and leaders to support childcare and the learning and development of children aged 0–5. An NVQ Level 3 qualification in early years is mandatory in some posts.

Graduate, qualified EYPs, and those holding the EYT qualification may work as early years specialist teaching assistants in Nursery and Reception classes in maintained schools alongside class teachers and other teaching assistants. The EYT/EYP qualification is not yet recognised as fully qualified teacher status (QTS).

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  • Deputy Manager -Early Years Lead, -The Dell Out Of School Club

    The Dell Out of School Club

    East Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    19,000 - 26,000P.A depending on experience -

    Closing date: 26th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    Based at Morgans School - The Dell Out of School Club provides out of school care in the form of breakfast, afterschool and holiday clubs for children aged 3-12 years. We need an experienced early years practitioner who is qualified to a minimum of Level 3, to work with our early years children and......

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  • Pre School Practitioner

    Little Robins Pre School Limited

    St Albans District Full / part time

    Negotiable subject to experience Pro Rataww

    Closing date: 26th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    Little Robins pre school is based in Alban City School, Hatfield Road,St Albans. We are a term time only provision.looking after 2-4 year olds

    We are looking for a level 3 or eqivalent practitioner to join our small team.

    The hours will be Monday to Friday 8.30 to 3.30

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  • Qualified Early Years Nursery Nurse

    Hitchin House Day Nursery

    North Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    28,765 - 30,334Salary dependent on role level and hours worked pw

    Closing date: 30th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    We are looking for a qualified (L2 or above) committed and dedicated Early Years colleague who feels excited about the benefits of play and discovery to come and play with us in our Outstanding and innovative nursery.  If you are that person- in return- we will offer you: a competitive salary......

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  • Qualified Early Years Practitioner - Level 2/3

    Little Fawns Preschool & Forest School - Abbots Langley

    Nature for Kids Ltd

    Three Rivers District Full time

    13 - 16Hourly - Term time contract paid over 12 months

    Closing date: 30th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    We are a 40 place pack away Preschool and Forest School provision for children aged 2 to 5 years old.  We have opened in September 2024. We are based in St Lawrence’s Church Hall, Abbots Langley in a church hall building with small garden area. Our Forest School operates from a woodland area......

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  • Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

    Little Fawns Preschool & Forest School - Abbots Langley

    Nature for Kids Ltd

    Three Rivers District Full time

    8 - 13Hourly - Term time contract paid over 12 months

    Closing date: 30th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    We are a Preschool and Forest School provision for children aged 2 to 5 years old. We are based in St Lawrence Church Hall, Abbots Langley. We are a pack away setting with access to a small garden area and the wider outdoor environment of the churchyard. Our Forest School operates form an area......

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  • Early Years Practitioners (Level 3 or above)

    St Francis College Ltd

    North Hertfordshire District Full time

    Closing date: 30th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    Full timeEarly Years Practitioners (Level 3 or above)Start date: ASAPWe are seeking a passionate early years practitioner to join the Nursery at St. Francis’ College.  This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our school and work within our excellent all year round nursery. 40 hours per week,......

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  • Deputy Pre School Manager Maternity Cover

    Juno Childcare

    North Hertfordshire District Full / part time

    19,838 - 19,838pay dependent on hours and experience

    Closing date: 30th Sep 2025 5:00 PM

    Our Pre School in Royston is looking for cover for maternity leave for our Deputy.  You will need to have a full and relevant Level 3 qualification, experience would be amazing.  We only opened earlier this year and are getting busier as time goes on so there could be an option for a permanent......

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  • Reception Teacher

    Northfields Infants and Nursery School

    North Hertfordshire District Full time

    32,916 - 42,057Depending on experience

    Closing date: 3rd Oct 2025 5:00 PM

    Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)Northfields Infants and Nursery School Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire Position: Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (January 2026 – July 2026) Salary: MPS (M2–M5) depending on experience Start Date:......

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  • Early Years Nursery Practitioner

    St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School

    Welwyn / Hatfield District Full time

    25,583 - 27,254These are full time equivalent salaries

    Closing date: 6th Oct 2025 11:59 AM

    St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School has a thriving, happy Nursery unit with staff that have a genuine passion for working with young children and supporting them to flourish. We wish to appoint an Early Years Practitioner to join our team.Applicants must have a relevant Level 3 or above Early......

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  • Early Years Music Specialist

    Tracks Autism

    Stevenage Borough Part time

    8,400 - 8,400We are open term time only.

    Closing date: 6th Oct 2025 5:00 PM

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Music Specialist at our Early Years Centre for Autism.   We are looking for someone who is a proficient musician, alongside being experienced within the Early Years.  They will need to be able work with individual and small groups of children throughout......

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