early years practitoner jobs in Bedford

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford Elstow – Nursery Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover) Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford Elstow is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract . If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have two years'...

Early Years Lead / Senior Practitioner - Pre-School BedfordAspire People are working with a welcoming primary school in Bedford that is opening a brand new on-site Pre-School in 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to be part of an exciting new provision from the outset.The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the Pre-School and...

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford Elstow Nursery Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover) Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford Elstow is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have two years...

A fantastic, successful primary school located in the heart of Bedford is looking to appoint an Early Years Foundation Stage teacher (EYFS) from January 2025 on a full time maternity cover. This is an extremely popular, 2 from entry primary school located in an affluent catchment area. The school consistently receives "outstanding" Ofsted Inspection Reports and pupil behaviour at the school tends...

Are you an enthusiastic ECT or Student Teacher looking to gain invaluable classroom experience, alongside your studies? Teaching Tomorrow is seeking passionate and dedicated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Student Teachers in the Bedfordshire area to join our growing team of supply staff. We offer potential flexible opportunities to work in a variety of secondary schools, providing you with the...

You will be joining a well-established and welcoming team who will be on hand to support and help you settle in quickly. Tradewind are looking for motivated Early Years professionals who make the most of every interaction with the children. This is a full-time, term-time only role and will be temporary in the first instance.

Role: Associate Lecturer – Early Years and Primary Education Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus Salary: Salary is £22.50 per hour Hours/Weeks: Various hours depending on departmental need Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have theRight to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer...

Job description A welcoming nursery near Bedford MK43 is seeking an energetic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join their friendly team. This is a full-time position for 38 hours per week working on a shift pattern covering the opening hours of the nursery between 8am - 6pm. Duties for this Early Years Practitioner job include: All childcare duties To provide high standards of care...

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join our team in providing high-quality care and education for young children. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive. We are preferably looking for a professional who has a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare but would consider an unqualified...

You must be trained as a primary school teacher. Have a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Ability to commute to Bedford.

You will deliver engaging and high-quality lessons in Upper Key Stage 2, inspiring pupils to achieve their best and develop a love of learning.

A welcoming primary school based in Bedford is recruiting a motivated Year 1 Teacher to join the team from January 2026. The successful Year 1 Teacher will deliver a structured phonics programme, plan progressive Year 1 lessons that develop early reading, writing and number, and lead small-group practice to secure rapid progress. This Year 1 Teacher post in Bedford commences January 2026, with...

You will be trusted to contribute ideas, support best practice, and help set high standards across the provision.

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford Elstow – Nursery Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford Elstow is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to...

At Teaching Tomorrow, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to work at a friendly and supportive primary school in Bedford. This is a part-time role, working Wednesday to Friday, supporting children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The post is temporary and will run until the end of the academic year, with an immediate start...

Are you an enthusiastic ECT or Student Teacher looking to gain invaluable classroom experience, alongside your studies? Teaching Tomorrow is seeking passionate and dedicated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Student Teachers in the Bedfordshire area to join our growing team of supply staff. We offer potential flexible opportunities to work in a variety of secondary schools, providing you with the...

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford Elstow Nursery Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover) Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford Elstow is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have two years...

You will benefit from experienced colleagues, shared planning, professional development opportunities and a leadership team that values a positive, child-centred approach.

Job Description Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with...

You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.

You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Qualifications and Experience: - NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.