SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
From your very first day, you’ll be welcomed into a team that feels more like family – supportive, inclusive, and always ready to help you grow.
ROOM TO GROW
Many of our staff progress from assistant to manager, supported every step of the way with mentoring, training and real opportunities to develop.
MEANINGFUL WORK
Every day, you’ll make a lasting impact – nurturing children, supporting families, and building a career with real purpose.
Why Choose Abacus Ark
At Abacus Ark, we see education as a partnership. Families, communities, and our dedicated team all play a part in creating rich, purposeful learning experiences for children. By choosing to work with us, you’re joining a nursery that values curiosity, creativity, and care in equal measure. Our approach ensures children thrive in safe, inspiring environments, supported by teachers and practitioners who are passionate about making a real difference every day.
What Our Team Say
Real voices from our nurseries — short quotes you can expand for more.
From my very first day, I felt welcomed by a team that truly cares.
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The children love forest school — and staff are encouraged to grow and learn.
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Abacus Ark is more than a workplace — it’s a community and a second family.
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I love being a secure base for children as they explore the world.
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I love being at the very start of the children’s journey.
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Abacus feels like a family — I felt welcomed and valued from day one.
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Seeing how everything connects in a child’s learning is wonderful.
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Why Choose Us?
Choosing Abacus Ark means choosing more than a career – it’s choosing a place to grow as a person, connect with a community, and make a lasting difference.
Here, your professional journey is matched by personal development, genuine teamwork, and the joy of shaping children’s first experiences of learning and life.
Join us, and discover how it feels to belong to a place where you grow, they grow – and together, we thrive.
A Place to Grow
From your first day, you’ll have access to mentoring, in-house training, and clear career pathways that help you develop confidence, leadership, and purpose.
A Supportive Community
We work as one team. Collaboration, kindness, and respect define our culture — you’ll always feel supported and valued.
Real Purpose Every Day
You’ll make a lasting impact, helping children discover confidence, independence, and the joy of learning.
Family Values, Modern Vision
As a family-founded nursery group with a four-generation legacy, we combine genuine care with forward-thinking practice.
Beautiful, Purpose-Built Environments
Our nurseries are calm, creative spaces designed to inspire both children and educators — places where learning and wellbeing go hand in hand.
Continuous Learning & Development
With tailored CPD, reflective practice, and leadership opportunities, you’ll always have room to explore and grow.
Wellbeing That Matters
Enjoy 32 days of holiday (including wellbeing days), flexible support, and a culture that prioritises balance and mental health.
A Growing Network of Opportunities
With four London nurseries — and more on the way — there’s always a new opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Staff Benefits
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