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Do you want to really make a difference to people lives? Working in a wonderful early years setting can be the way to do that. Your guidance and support are key to helping children develop not only physical and knowledge skills but also the attitudes that will stay with them for life.

With your help they become curious, independent and resilient learners. Their parents will be guided by your advice and professional knowledge and you and your team will not only provide superb care and education but could really change a family’s life.

We remain part of our children’s lives for many years, welcoming them back for reunions and recently as new members of our working team. It really does feel like you are part of an extended family.

Open Positions

Wilburton

Job Responsibilities
Are you a caring, energetic, and imaginative individual passionate about early childhood education? We’re looking for an Early Years Educator / Nursery Practitioner to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our young children – reminding you of why you chose childcare. Wilburton is situated just outside of Ely.
What You’ll Do
- Greet children each day with a warm, kind smile that makes them feel loved and welcomed
- Be always ready to build a fully functional space rocket from a kitchen roll tube, 2 elastic bands, and a handful of pipe cleaners
- Share songs, stories, and creative activities (being in tune is optional, but knowing Frozen lyrics is a plus!)
- Navigate a classroom that sometimes looks like a hurricane just hit—and do it with calm and grace
- Multitask like a pro: reading stories, answering questions, and explaining how the world works (sometimes all at once)
- Encourage independence, even if it means waiting patiently while a child learns to zip up their jacket
- Gently mediate the children’s disagreements over who has more pesto pasta and celebrate milestones—big or small—from mastering the alphabet to learning to share
- Ideally be able to name and draw all species of dinosaur from Aardonyx to Zuniceratops
- Flex those leg muscles—getting up and down from tiny chairs while keeping our space safe and engaging
What We’re Looking For
- Ideally a Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent)—but your passion is more important to us
- Enthusiasm for working with young children and creating a nurturing, supportive environment
- Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues
- Patience, creativity, and a good sense of humour (you’ll need it for all those “why” questions!)
In Return, We’ll Offer
- A fun, exciting, and dynamic environment—no two days are the same
- A supportive, collaborative team that feels like family
- The chance to build close, long-lasting relationships with the children and their families
- Appreciation just for being you
- Signing on bonus!
- 40-hour working week (over 4 or 5 days – your choice!)
- 2 hours paid non-contact time
- Competitive salary, paying the REAL LIVING WAGE, based on experience and qualifications
- Starting with the equivalent of 4 weeks paid holidays, rising to 5 weeks over 2 years
  - Plus:
    The week between Christmas and New Year
    Christmas Eve (if it’s a working week)
    Bank holidays
    A half-day holiday on your birthday (or closest working day)
    Discounted childcare, currently at £51 per day
    We also accept the new nursery funding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you’re up for becoming a much-loved special person who the children and their families will remember for decades to come – please get in touch.
To apply please submit your application to ali@beachbabies.co.uk
Job Responsibilities
Do you love cooking healthy and delicious meals? Beach Babies Nursery in Wilburton is looking for a part-time or full-time Nursery Chef / Nursery Cook.
- 1 large handful of cookery skills
- 1 tablespoon of love for children
- 1lb of organisation
- 1 cup of patience
- A dash of calmness under pressure
- Buckets of enthusiasm
We are looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant / Cook to combine all the above to create delicious and nutritious meals and snacks for highly appreciative, slightly messy diners.
You’ll be working in our extremely friendly Wilburton nursery, with hours of 1pm – 6pm Monday to Thursday and all day Friday. We’re open to flexibility, so please get in touch to discuss what might work for you.
Full training will be provided, but please only apply if you love cooking and have experience in cooking for others.
In Return, We Offer
- A fun, exciting, and dynamic environment—no two days are the same
- A supportive, collaborative team that feels like family
- The chance to build close, long-lasting relationships with the children and their families
- Appreciation just for being you
- A signing on bonus!
- Competitive salary, paying the REAL LIVING WAGE, based on experience and qualifications
- Discounted childcare, currently at £51 per day
- We also accept the new nursery funding
- A half-day holiday on your birthday (or the closest working day)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you’re up for joining our kitchen and helping feed the next generation of thinkers, dreamers, and pasta enthusiasts – please get in touch.
To apply please submit your application to ali@beachbabies.co.uk
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a part-time Pre-School Teacher to join our friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working team at the Wilburton Preschool, where we’re passionate about making a lasting impact on young children’s lives—and helping you rediscover the joy and purpose that led you to choose teaching.
Working Hours
- 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4 days a week
- Plus, 2 additional hours paid for work-from-home planning
- Year-round position (51 weeks per year)
What you’ll do
- Plan and lead engaging, creative sessions that align with our curriculum and values
- Build strong relationships with parents and work in partnership with other external agencies
- Participate in meetings with parents, sharing progress and discussing individual needs
- Collaborate with local schools to ensure smooth transitions for the children
- Create outdoor learning experiences that inspire curiosity and a love for nature
- Be ready to build a fully functional space rocket from a kitchen roll tube, 2 elastic bands, and a handful of pipe cleaners
- Share songs, stories, and creative activities that everyone will enjoy (being in tune is optional, but knowing Frozen lyrics is a plus!)
- Navigate a classroom that sometimes looks like a hurricane just hit—and do it with calm and grace
- Multitask like a pro, reading stories, answering questions, and explaining how the world works (sometimes all at once)
- Encourage independence, even if it means waiting patiently while a child learns to zip up their jacket
What we’re looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, PGCE, EYTS or similar)
- A passion for working with young children and a nurturing, child-first approach
- Creativity, patience, and a sense of humour
- A love of outdoor learning and nature-based activities
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and families
In return, we’ll offer
- A fun, exciting, and dynamic environment—no two days are the same!
- A supportive, collaborative team that feels like family
- The chance to build close, long-lasting relationships with the children and their families
- Appreciation for just being you—we welcome individuality, humour and fun
- Starting with the equivalent of 4 weeks paid holidays, rising to 5 weeks over 2 years
  - Plus the week between Christmas and New Year
  - Christmas Eve if it’s a working day
  - Bank holidays
  - A half-day holiday on your birthday (or the closest working day to it)
- Discounted childcare, currently at £51 per day
- We also accept the new nursery funding
If you’re up for becoming a much-loved special person who the children and their families will remember for decades to come – please get in touch.
To apply please submit your application to ali@beachbabies.co.uk

Landbeach

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for full-time Early Years Educators / Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working family at the Landbeach Nursery, just outside Cambridge.
What you’ll do:
- Greet children each day with a warm, kind smile that makes them feel loved and welcomed.
- Be always ready to build a fully functional space rocket from a kitchen roll tube, 2 elastic bands, and a handful of pipe cleaners.
- Share songs, stories, and creative activities that everyone will enjoy (being in tune is optional, but knowing Frozen lyrics is a plus!).
- Navigate a classroom that sometimes looks like a hurricane just hit—and do it with calm and grace.
- Multitask like a pro, reading stories, answering questions, and explaining how the world works (sometimes all at once).
- Encourage independence, even if it means waiting patiently while a child learns to zip up their jacket.
- Gently mediate the children’s disagreements over who has more pesto pasta and celebrate milestones, big or small—from mastering the alphabet to learning to share.
- Ideally be able to correctly and immediately name and draw all species of dinosaur from Aardonyx to Zuniceratops.
- Flex those leg muscles—getting up and down from tiny chairs while keeping our space safe and engaging.
What we’re looking for:
- Ideally a Level 3 Childcare qualification (or equivalent). But your passion is more important to us.
- Enthusiasm for working with young children and creating a nurturing, supportive environment.
- Excellent communication skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Patience, creativity, and a good sense of humour (you’ll need it for all those “why” questions!).
In return, we’ll offer:
- A fun, exciting, and dynamic environment—no two days are the same!
- A supportive, collaborative team that feels like family.
- The chance to build close, long-lasting relationships with the children and their families.
- Appreciation just for being you.
- Signing on bonus!
- 40-hour working week (working over 4 or 5 days)
- Competitive salary, paying the REAL LIVING WAGE.
- Starting with the equivalent of 4 weeks paid holidays, rising to 5 weeks over 2 years. Plus the week between Christmas and New Year, Christmas Eve if it is a working week, bank holidays and a half day holiday on your birthday (or closest working day to it).
- Discounted childcare, currently at £51 per day. We also take the new nursery funding.
- Half-day holiday on your birthday!
If you’re up for becoming a much loved special person who the children and their families will remember for decades to come – please get in touch.
To apply please submit your application to ali@beachbabies.co.uk

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