Buckles & Bows Preschool Nursery

Do you believe the first four years are the most important? 🧩

At Buckles and Bows, we do. We’re looking for a dedicated Level 3 Early Years Practitioner who inspires the children.

If you’re a pro at turning a cardboard box into a rocket ship and understand the magic of the EYFS, we want you in our team!

Why join us?
Continuous professional development (we invest in YOU!).
A warm, welcoming, and holistic work environment.
The chance to truly shape a child’s early learning journey.

The Essentials:
✅ Level 3 Early Years Qualification. ✅ Solid experience in a nursery setting. ✅ A big heart and a "can-do" attitude.

The Details:
Hours: 23 hours per week (Term Time only).
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays: 09:00 – 15:30
Thursdays: 12:00 – 15:30
(Some flexibility may be possible)
Salary: Competitive hourly rate.

Ready to make a difference? 📧 Email your CV to [email protected].

We’re Hiring! – Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our team. If you love creating engaging learning environments and supporting children through their most formative years, we want to hear from you.

About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a setting that puts the child at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will:

* Deliver high-quality care and education to children across the Early Years age range.
* Plan and implement creative, age-appropriate activities that align with the EYFS.
* Build strong, positive relationships with children to support their social and emotional development.
* Work closely with parents and colleagues to provide a seamless and supportive experience for every family.
* Maintain a safe, vibrant, and welcoming environment where children feel confident to explore.

What We’re Looking For
*Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent).
*Solid experience working within an Early Years setting.
*A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and child development.
*Excellent communication skills and a "can-do" team spirit.
*A nurturing, flexible, and proactive approach to daily nursery life.

Why Join Us?
*A supportive, experienced, and child-centered team.
*Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
*A warm work environment committed to holistic care.

How to Apply?
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected].

Are you looking for ongoing temporary work? Are you a qualified childcare professional?

We’re looking for a qualified Nursery Practitioner to support our nursery on a temporary basis.

🕘 Fridays required: 9:00–3:30 (6.5 hrs)
➕ Additional sessions available Mon–Thurs (to be discussed and agreed in advance)

✅ Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification
🛡️ Enhanced DBS required

Perfect for someone seeking flexible nursery work with a guaranteed Friday.

If you are interested or know someone who is, please send your CV to [email protected]

🌟 We’re Hiring! Nursery Cleaner Needed 🌟

We’re looking for a reliable and hardworking cleaner to join our lovely nursery team.

🕒 Hours: 5 per week
✔️ 2.5 hours on Wednesdays
✔️ 2.5 hours between Friday 3:30pm and Sunday evening (flexible)

💷 Pay: Minimum wage
📅 Start: ASAP

🔒 Requirements:
DBS check (will be carried out)
Reference check
Someone trustworthy with good attention to detail

If you're interested or know someone who might be, please message us or contact [email protected]

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UPDATED: We are no longer accepting CV's for this role.

🌟 We’re Hiring! – Early Years Practitioner (Inclusive Practice Focus) 🌟

Are you passionate about helping every child shine?
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our nurturing team, with a primary focus on delivering inclusive practice for children with additional needs.

🧩 About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a setting that champions inclusion. You will:
• Support children with a range of additional needs within the group setting
• Use adaptive strategies to promote participation, independence, and peer interaction
• Collaborate with families, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure tailored support
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels seen, valued, and included

👶 What We’re Looking For

• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting children with SEND in an inclusive setting
• Strong understanding of EYFS and inclusive pedagogy
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A nurturing, flexible, and proactive approach

🌈 Why Join Us?

• A supportive, experienced, child-centred team
• Ongoing professional development
• A setting committed to inclusion, diversity, and holistic care

If you believe in the power of inclusive practice and want to help every child thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours: Term Time only - Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 0900 – 1530hrs and Thursday 12:00 – 1530 – total 23 hours per week – may be flexible
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
Start Date: January 2026 start of Spring Term (or potentially earlier)

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]

A huge thank you to all those who have donated to our climbing frame fund! 🥰We only have 7 days left and we are so close to our target.
There's still time to make a donation if you would like to, and in the words of Tesco.... every little helps! 😁

Buckles & Bows climbing frame We are raising money to help replace the children's outdoor climbing frame - one of the most loved parts of our outdoor play area.

Our much-loved climbing frame has come to the end of its life, and we need to replace it. A new one will bring loads of fun and support the kids’ development.

If you’d like to help us reach our goal, any donation would mean a lot 💛 You can donate here:

Buckles & Bows climbing frame We are raising money to help replace the children's outdoor climbing frame - one of the most loved parts of our outdoor play area.

It's Superheroes & Healthy Eating week at Buckles & Bows. We'll be exploring what makes up a healthy plate, using magnifying glasses to look inside fruit and veges, building a superhero city and much more! An exciting week ahead for sure!

It's zoo week at Buckles & Bows. This week the children will be making animal masks, creating pet food in the mud kitchen, singing animal action sounds and much more! Here's a sneak peek at their activity stations.

Our beautiful new sign is attracting all the attention from the right type of customer 😊 A huge thank you to Molsmurals for the incredible artwork!