Smileys Childcare

🎯 Looking for a Nursery Manager with serious experience behind them?

We are representing an exceptional candidate seeking a new long-term leadership role in the Dartford area.

👩‍💼 Nursery Manager experience
🧸 30+ years in Early Years
🎓 Level 3 Qualified
📚 Strong EYFS knowledge
🧩 SEN experience
🚗 Driver with own car
🚀 1 months’ notice

A passionate and experienced leader with a background spanning Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Headteacher and Teacher roles, dedicated to helping children and teams reach their full potential.

Comment MANAGER or send us a DM to arrange an interview 📩

🚨 What if your next Nursery Manager came with 25+ years of Early Years expertise?🚨

📍 Witney, Oxfordshire (OX28)
👀 Over 25 years of Early Years experience
🎓 Degree qualified
📈 Proven Nursery Manager & Head of Nursery experience

✨ Key Highlights:
✔️ 25+ years in Early Years
✔️ Nursery Manager experience
✔️ Head of Nursery experience
✔️ BA (Hons) & Foundation Degree in Early Years Professional Practice
✔️ Level 3 & Level 4 Early Years Qualifications
✔️ SEN expertise
✔️ Outstanding EYFS knowledge
✔️ Driver with own car
✔️ DBS Update Service
✔️ First Aid certified until 2027

❤️ Passionate about creating inspiring learning environments, developing strong teams, and helping every child reach their full potential.

📩 Comment "WITNEY" or DM us today for more information.

Ready to hire a passionate Nursery Practitioner without the long search?

📍 Islington, North London (N1)
💰 £29,000 DOE
🚀 Available ASAP (3 days per week) and full-time from next month

✔️ Level 3 Childcare Qualification (completing next month)
✔️ Nursery experience
✔️ SEN experience
✔️ Strong EYFS knowledge
✔️ DBS on the Update Service
✔️ Paediatric First Aid valid until 2028

This dedicated childcare professional is looking for a long-term role within a warm, supportive nursery where she can continue developing her skills and make a real impact on children's learning and development.

💬 Comment "ISLINGTON" or DM us today for more information.

🚨 What an amazing opportunity for Nursery Managers! 🚨

Via Advanced Progression Limited (promotion only)

If you already hold your Level 5, you may now be able to progress to a Level 7 leadership qualification with significant government co-funding available.
This new Early Years pathway is helping leaders step up into more senior roles, gain professional recognition, and strengthen their leadership impact.

🎓 You can access:
CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Practice
Level 6 Service Designer qualification

💡 Benefits include:
✔ Chartered Manager progression route
✔ CMI membership eligibility
✔ Stronger Ofsted leadership confidence
✔ Enhanced strategic leadership skills
💷 Up to 95% government funded (approx. £750 + VAT employer contribution)
⏳ Limited spaces available – applications close end of June

📩 Contact:
03300 433 889
[email protected]

🌞 With temperatures expected to exceed 37°C this week, childcare settings across the UK are making plans to keep children and staff safe.

💭 Will your setting stay open or close?

We'd love to hear:
• ☀️ Staying open?
• 🏡 Closing temporarily?
• 💧 What heat safety measures have you put in place?

Share your approach below 👇

⚽🏆 WORLD CUP FEVER IS HERE! 🏆⚽

The excitement is building, the predictions are flying in, and football fans everywhere are getting ready to cheer on their team! 🎉🌍

Whether you're planning to watch every match, joining a sweepstake, or simply enjoying the atmosphere, there's no denying that the World Cup brings people together ❤️⚽

And let's be honest... there are probably a few future football stars in our nurseries right now practising their goal celebrations! 🌟🥅

📊 POLL TIME!

🏆 Do you think it's coming home?
🦁 YES – Football's coming home!
🤞 MAYBE – We've got a good chance!
😬 NO – Another team will lift the trophy.
🍿 I'm just here for the football!

💬 Let us know your prediction below! Who do you think will win the World Cup? 👇⚽

🍦 Sunshine, fresh opportunities, and a new childcare role? Sounds like the perfect summer combination! ☀️👶

We're recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner to join a lovely nursery in:

📍 Sonning Common, Berkshire
💷 £24,336pa | £13.00 per hour
🕒 36 hours over 4 days

💛 Newly opened nursery
📈 Excellent progression opportunities
🤝 Supportive team environment
🎁 Great staff benefits

Perfect for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners looking for their next opportunity.

💬 Comment or DM "SUMMER" for more information!

☕ Monday morning and thinking about your next career move? 👶💼

We're currently recruiting for 3 fantastic Nursery Manager opportunities with excellent salaries and great career prospects!

📍 Didcot, Oxfordshire
💷 Up to £47,000pa

📍 Brentford, London
💷 Up to £50,000pa

📍 Archway, London
💷 £48,000pa

💡 Looking for:
🏡 A new nursery environment
🤝 A supportive team
📈 Career progression
💷 A higher salary package

One of these roles could be the perfect fit!

💬 Comment or DM "MANAGER" for more information.

📚🍎 Looking for a childcare role that fits around school holidays? 👶💼

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

💷 Up to £14.50 per hour | £22,620pa pro rata
🕒 30 hours per week
📅 Term Time Only

Perfect for a qualified Early Years professional looking for a fantastic work-life balance while continuing a rewarding childcare career. 💛

💬 Comment or DM "LEYTONSTONE" for more information!

🌈💛 Early Years Advice of the Day 💛🌈

A little reminder for every Early Years professional today...
✨ You don't have to create a perfect day to make a difference.

Children won't remember whether every activity went exactly to plan or whether everything was perfectly organised.

But they will remember...
🧸 The smile that greeted them each morning
🤗 The comfort you gave when they needed reassurance
👏 The praise you gave when they achieved something new
💛 The kindness, patience, and encouragement you showed them

Sometimes the smallest moments have the biggest impact 🌱

So, if you've had a busy week, take a moment to recognise the difference you're making every single day.
💬 What's one moment this week that reminded you why you love working in Early Years? 👇✨