FAQs

We recruit for Nursery Practitioners, Room Leaders, Deputy/Setting Managers, bank staff, and apprentices. Open roles vary by location—check the live vacancies on our careers page.

For qualified roles we typically look for Level 2 or Level 3 in Early Years (or equivalent CACHE/NVQ). We also welcome experienced unqualified applicants with a passion for early years and a willingness to gain qualifications Training Provided.

Yes. From induction and mentoring to funded CPD and leadership pathways, we invest in your growth. Many of our leaders began as practitioners and progressed internally.

Apply online → Initial call → Interview & setting visit → References & DBS → Offer. We keep the process friendly, transparent, and timely.

Most roles are full-time over a rota within nursery opening hours. We also have part-time and bank opportunities in some locations.

We welcome applicants who have the right to work in the UK. Equivalent overseas qualifications are considered where appropriate.

Abacus Ark is committed to safeguarding. All offers are subject to enhanced DBS and two satisfactory references. Ongoing training ensures best practice across our settings.

We aim to respond within 5–7 working days. If you haven’t heard after that, please nudge us via the email on the vacancy listing.

Competitive pay, CPD & qualifications, uniform, workplace pension, well-being support, and team recognition. Role-specific perks may vary by setting.

Yes—our apprenticeships combine on-the-job experience with recognised qualifications, supported by mentors in our nurseries.