At Abacus Ark, learning never stops – for children or for the people who guide them.
From your first day, you’ll be supported to grow through mentoring, tailored training, and real career pathways designed to help you reach your full potential.
LEARN & GROW
From entry-level to leadership, we support your development with training, mentoring, and real career pathways.
SUPPORTED EVERY STEP
You’ll never feel alone – managers, colleagues, and central support are here to help you progress.
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE
Choose your direction, whether in curriculum, leadership, health & safety, or central services.
Where Growth Begins
We believe every child deserves inspired teaching – and every teacher deserves the chance to grow. From mentoring and in-house training to leadership pathways and specialist roles, we give our teams the tools to develop, achieve, and lead with confidence.
Continuous Learning
At Abacus Ark, development never stops. From in-house training to tailored CPD programmes, our educators have access to ongoing opportunities that inspire confidence and skill.
Mentorship & Support
Every practitioner is guided by experienced mentors who champion growth, share insight, and celebrate success. You’ll never walk your journey alone – we grow together.
Career Pathways
We believe every career should have direction and purpose. Our clear progression framework helps you move from classroom roles to leadership or specialist positions – supported every step of the way.
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Your Career Pathway
Start your journey supporting children’s daily care and learning in a nurturing, child-centred environment.
Build experience, mentor colleagues and model daily routines that reflect our pedagogy and values.
Lead child-specific plans, observations and parent partnerships, ensuring consistent progress.
Room lead responsibilities: plan environments, mentor staff and model best practice.
Support operational delivery, Health & Safety and quality across the setting.
Oversee curriculum and coach teams; act as site lead when required.
Accountable for overall quality, compliance and culture across the nursery.
Progress into regional leadership or specialist roles across our central team.
Reasons To Join Abacus Ark
At Abacus Ark, you’ll find more than just a job. From our expanding network of nurseries to dedicated wellbeing support and clear career pathways, we’re here to help you grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Days Holiday:
Including 4 personal wellbeing days and 8 bank holidays
London Nurseries (and growing):
Be part of an expanding community with room to grow.
DBS Paid:
Because starting your journey should be simple and supported.
