Smileys Childcare

🌈🧸 THIS OR THAT? | Early Years Edition 🧸🌈

One of the best things about working in Early Years is that no two days are ever the same 💛✨

But if you had to choose...
📚 Story Time
OR
🎨 Creative Play

Would you rather spend the day bringing stories to life and sparking imaginations, or getting stuck into paint, crafts, and messy play masterpieces? 🌟
Both play such an important role in children's development, helping build communication, creativity, confidence, and a love of learning 🌈

💬 Tell us below:
📚 Story Time
or
🎨 Creative Play

👇 And tell us WHY!

🚀 Early Years Job Opportunities Near You – Reading, Berkshire! 📍💼

📍 Deputy Nursery Manager – Reading RG1
💷 Up to £34,000pa

📍 Nursery Room Leader – Reading RG2
💷 £15.00ph / up to £31,200pa

📍 Deputy Nursery Manager – Reading RG2
💷 Circa £32,000pa

💛 All roles include fantastic staff benefits
📈 Career progression opportunities
🤝 Supportive nursery teams
👶 Early Years focused environments

💬 Comment or DM “READING” for more info!

🌱💛 The first five years don't just shape childhood — they help shape a lifetime. 💛🌱

Did you know? 🧠
Around 90% of a child's brain development happens before the age of 5.

That's why the early years are so important. Every story read 📚, every game played 🎨, every friendship formed 🤝, and every encouraging word helps build the foundations for future learning, confidence, and wellbeing 🌈✨

Early years professionals do so much more than provide care. They help children develop communication skills, independence, resilience, emotional intelligence, and a lifelong love of learning 🧸💫

At Smileys Childcare, we're proud to work with incredible practitioners who make a lasting impact on children's lives every single day.

💬 What's the most rewarding part of working in Early Years for you? We'd love to hear your experiences below! 👇💛

🌈 Your next Early Years opportunity could be closer than you think! 👶💼
We have 3 fantastic Early Years Practitioner opportunities available! 📍

📍 Chichester, West Sussex
💷 £28,080pa

📍 Elstead, Surrey
💷 £30,000pa

📍 Twickenham, London
💷 Up to £30,000pa

💛 Great salaries
📚 Career progression
🤝 Supportive nursery teams
🎁 Fantastic staff benefits

💬 Comment or DM "PRACTITIONER" and we'll be in touch!

🏡 Could this be the Early Years role you've been waiting for?

A rare Preschool Manager opportunity has become available in Whitchurch, Hampshire with the chance to work from home up to 2 days per week! 🤩

📍 Whitchurch, Hampshire
💷 £25,366pa (pro rata)
🕒 32.5 hours per week
📚 Term Time Only
🏠 Hybrid Working Available

Perfect for an experienced Early Years leader looking for better work-life balance without stepping away from management.

💬 Comment or DM "HYBRID" for more information!

🍎 Another role successfully filled! 🍎

We love helping nurseries find the right people for their teams — and this latest placement was completed in just TWO WEEKS! 👏

👩‍🍳 Nursery Chef role 📅 First contact: 10th April 📅 Interview: 16th April 📅 Started: 1st May

Congratulations to our candidate on starting their exciting new role! We know how important nursery chefs are in creating healthy, happy environments for children every day 🌟

Thank you to our nursery client for choosing us to support their recruitment journey.

If you're hiring or looking for your next childcare role, send us a message today 💛

💛✨ Feedback That Makes Our Day ✨💛

There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing we’ve made a real difference to the nurseries we support. 🥰🏡👶
We recently received this wonderful feedback from a nursery owner in Middlesex:

💬 "I have recently been recommended Smileys Recruitment by my friend who also owns a nursery, as they have provided some fantastic staff for them. Since registering with them I wish I knew about them sooner. Fantastic knowledge, communication and finding great practitioners for our setting. Now most definitely our No. 1 choice!"
📍 Nursery Owner, Middlesex

Receiving testimonials like this means the world to our team. 💛

From the very first conversation to successfully filling vacancies, we pride ourselves on providing honest communication, industry expertise, and a personal service that our clients can rely on. 🤝💼

Knowing that we've become a trusted recruitment partner and a nursery's No.1 choice is exactly why we love what we do. 😊

A huge thank you for your kind words and for trusting Smileys with your recruitment needs. We look forward to continuing to support your wonderful setting for many years to come! 🌟

📞 Looking for reliable, experienced childcare professionals for your nursery?
💛 Let Smileys Childcare Agency help you find the perfect fit.

👇 We'd love to hear from fellow nursery owners...
What qualities do you value most when choosing a recruitment partner for your setting? 💭✨

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🎈 Looking for a nursery role where you'll be valued and supported? 👶💼

We're recruiting for a Nursery Practitioner in Olympia, London!

💷 Up to £29,120pa
💛 Great staff benefits
📚 Ongoing training & progression
👶 Childcare discount
🏥 Healthcare benefits

💬 Comment or DM "OLYMPIA" for more information!

🚀 Monday Job Spotlight – Croydon Opportunities! 🌻

We're recruiting for 4 fantastic Early Years leadership roles in Croydon, London - all with excellent staff benefits and supportive nursery teams! 💼💛

📍 Deputy Nursery Manager – Croydon, CR2
💷 £36,270pa

📍 Nursery Manager – Croydon, CR2
💷 Circa £40,000pa

📍 Nursery Room Leader – Croydon, CR0
💷 Up to £33,000pa

📍 Nursery Manager – Croydon, CR0
💷 Circa £40,000pa

💬 Interested? Comment or send us a DM with "CROYDON" and we'll be in touch.

🌟 What Makes Candidates Say "Yes" to a Nursery Role?

We recently gathered feedback from candidates working across the Early Years sector, and it was wonderful to see some clear trends emerge. 😊

When deciding whether to accept a new nursery role, candidates told us these three things stand out the most:
✅ A welcoming and supportive team
People want to work somewhere they feel valued, respected, and supported from day one.
✅ Professional development opportunities
Candidates are looking for employers who invest in training, growth, and long-term career development.
✅ Positive leadership and communication
Open communication, approachable management, and clear expectations all play a big role in helping candidates feel confident about their decision.

It's encouraging to hear so many positive stories from candidates who have found workplaces that offer exactly that. 💛

Creating a great candidate experience doesn't just help attract talent — it helps build stronger, happier teams.

👇 We'd love to hear your thoughts:
What do you appreciate most about the nursery or setting you work in?
Share something positive about your workplace in the comments!