Smileys Childcare

🌞 Ready for a new chapter in your Early Years career? Basingstoke could be calling! 👶💼

Whether you're ready to step into leadership or looking for your next practitioner role, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Deputy Nursery Manager – Basingstoke, Hampshire
💷 Up to £36,855pa

📍 Nursery Practitioner – Basingstoke, Hampshire
💷 £15.50 per hour | Up to £36,270pa

🎁 Fantastic staff benefits
📈 Excellent career progression
🤝 Supportive nursery team
🗓️ Flexible working patterns across 4 or 5 days

✅ Applicants must hold a full and relevant Childcare qualification and/or have 2–3 years' Early Years experience.

💬 Comment or DM "BASINGSTOKE" and we'll send you all the details!

😂 Warning: this role may cause serious career excitement... 👶💚

If you're ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference every day, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

👩‍💼 Nursery Manager – Bourne, Lincolnshire
💷 Circa £40,000pa

You’ll be joining a fantastic 80-place nursery where no two days are the same (because we all know Early Years never follows the plan perfectly! 😉).

✨ Bonus opportunities
🎁 Amazing staff benefits
📈 Career progression opportunities
🤝 Supportive and dedicated team
🌱 Opportunity to inspire children and develop your team

Perfect for an experienced Nursery Manager or a Deputy Manager ready for their next big step.

✅ Applicants must hold a full and relevant Childcare qualification and/or have 2–3 years' Early Years leadership experience.

💬 Comment or DM "BOURNE" and we'll send you the details!

🎉📚 School's Out for Summer! ☀️🍦

That's it... the school year is officially over! 🎊

Here's to lie-ins (well... maybe 😅), adventures, ice creams, park trips, beach days, messy play, family BBQs, and making memories that will last a lifetime. 🌳🏖️🍉
Whether you've got a holiday booked, you're planning days out, or you're simply looking forward to spending quality time together at home, we hope you have a fantastic summer.

💬 We'd love to hear from you...

🌞 What are your plans this summer?
🏕️ Going away?
🎢 Visiting any attractions?
🏖️ Heading to the beach?
🏡 Or enjoying a staycation?

Share your plans in the comments and inspire other families with your favourite summer ideas! 👇

Wishing all the amazing children, parents, teachers, and Early Years professionals a fun-filled, safe, and relaxing summer! 💛

🍎 Looking for a term-time only Early Years role? Your perfect work-life balance could start here! 🌿👶

We're recruiting for a:
📍 Nursery Practitioner – West Byfleet, Surrey
💷 £13.20–£13.50 per hour | Up to £15,236pa (pro rata)

If you're looking to work term time only in a friendly, supportive preschool, we'd love to hear from you!

✨ Term-time only (38 weeks)
🤝 Supportive team
🎁 Fantastic staff benefits
📚 Ongoing training & career progression

✅ Applicants must hold a full and relevant Childcare qualification and/or have 2–3 years' Early Years experience.

💬 Comment or DM "TERM TIME" and we'll send you the full details!

🤱💜 World Breastfeeding Week | 1st–7th August 💜🤱

This week, we recognise World Breastfeeding Week—a global campaign celebrating breastfeeding and raising awareness of the support families need to give babies the healthiest possible start in life. 🌍👶

Every family's feeding journey is different, and every parent deserves to feel supported, informed, and respected in the choices they make. 💛

Early Years professionals play an important role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where families feel valued and understood. Whether it's offering a listening ear, supporting feeding routines, or simply showing kindness, those small acts can make a big difference.

🌼 Did you know?
Breastfeeding can provide babies with important nutrients and antibodies that help support healthy growth and development, while also creating opportunities for bonding between parent and baby. 🤱💕

Let's use this week to celebrate, encourage, and support families—whatever their journey looks like.

💬 How does your setting help create a welcoming and supportive environment for breastfeeding parents and carers?
We'd love to hear your ideas below! 👇

📢 South West London Qualified Practitioners… your next Early Years opportunity could be here! 👶💚

We’re recruiting for Qualified Nursery Practitioners across multiple nursery settings in South West London:
📍 SW17 – Multiple positions available
📍 SW18 – Multiple positions available

💷 Salary ranges:
👶 Level 2:£28,500pa
🎓 Level 3: £30,750pa
🎓 Level 6: £32,000pa

✨ Permanent, full-time positions
🗓️ 40 hours over 4 days per week
🎄 Closed for one week over the Christmas period
🎁 Fantastic staff benefits
📚 Ongoing training & career progression

💬 Comment or DM "SOUTHWEST" and we’ll help you find your next Early Years role!

🙌 Only want to work 3 days a week? We've got just the role! 🌞👶

If a 3-day working week sounds like your ideal work-life balance, look at this opportunity:

👶 3 Day Early Years Practitioner
📍 Hove, Brighton
💷 £14.00 per hour | £21,840pa

Why you'll love it:
💚 Wednesday–Friday working pattern
🌈 Friendly, supportive nursery team
🎁 Fantastic staff benefits
📚 Ongoing training and career progression

Whether you're looking for more time with family, hobbies, or simply a better balance, this role could be the perfect fit.

💬 Comment or DM "3 DAYS" and we'll send you the full details!

🌿 Imagine spending your working week surrounded by nature... and only working 4 days! 👶🍃

We're recruiting for a:
📍 4 Day Early Years Practitioner – Reading, Berkshire
💷 Up to £28,889pa

If you love outdoor learning and want a role with a fantastic work-life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity.

🌳 Beautiful countryside nursery
🍂 Amazing Forest School environment
🎁 Fantastic staff benefits
📈 Great career progression

💬 Comment or DM "OUTDOORS" and we'll send you the details!

⚽🌈 Encouraging children to discover the joy of sport 🌈⚽

Sport has an amazing way of inspiring people, bringing communities together and creating memories that last a lifetime. 💚

The recent World Cup was a brilliant example of how sport can unite people, create excitement, and encourage the next generation to get involved — whether that’s playing competitively, joining a team, or simply enjoying being active. 🌍🏆

As a mum of four, I’ve seen first-hand the benefits children gain from taking part in different activities.

From stretching clubs, rugby, cricket, swimming and dance, each experience has helped build confidence, friendships, and valuable life skills beyond the activity itself. 💛

At Smileys Childcare Agency, we know how important it is for Early Years settings to encourage children to move, explore and enjoy being active from a young age. 👶✨

Sports and physical activities can help children develop:
🤝 Teamwork and communication
💪 Confidence and resilience
🌱 Independence and self-belief
😊 Friendships and social skills
🎯 Determination and a willingness to try new things

Whether it’s kicking a ball, dancing to music, exploring outdoors or joining a team game — every little step is a chance for children to learn, grow and have fun. 🌟

💬 What sports or activities do the children in your setting enjoy the most? We’d love to hear your ideas! 👇

🎨 Looking for an Early Years role that's anything but ordinary? 🎾🎶🧪

We're recruiting for a:
📍 Nursery Practitioner – Wimbledon, London
💷 Up to £30,992pa

This family-run nursery offers a curriculum packed with exciting experiences including Forest School, yoga, cooking, music, French, tennis, and science experiments – making every day different!

💚 Fantastic staff benefits
📈 Excellent career progression
🎂 Birthday off each year

💬 Comment or DM "WIMBLEDON" and we'll send you the full details!