Looking for a job in childcare? This vacancy list shows jobs throughout Kirklees in the childcare sector.
This list is produced by Kirklees Council on behalf of childcare providers throughout the Kirklees area. Kirklees Council cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading information.
If you are interested in any of the vacancies, please apply directly to the provider listed.
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Closing : 15/08/2025
Job title: Nursery practitioner
Provider: Eversleigh Day Nursery
Address: Park Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 8BE
Qualifications and experience: Level 3 qualification in child care and education.
This is a full time permanent position.
Closing date: 15/08/2025
Contact: email. eversleighdaynursery@hotmail.co.uk Tel.01924 457177 ask for Anne or Caroline.
Closing : 29/08/2025
Job title: Level 3 - Nursery Practitioner
Provider: Starjumps Limited
Address: Unit 6 Batley, Business & Technology Centre, Batley WF17 6ER
Qualifications and experience: Must hold full and relevant level 3 qualification in Early Years. Experience as a key person and tracking development is preferred.Hold a paediactric 1st aid qualification and food hygiene, preferred but not essential. Sound knowlegde of safeguarding essential.
The position is full time, 35 hours per week, all year round. Permanent position.
Closing date: 29/08/2025
Contact: Rebecca Ramsden / Lucy Newton, 019247609982, starjumpsnursery@gmail.com
Closing : 29/08/2025
Job title: Early Years Educator
Provider: Barnaby's Day Nursery Limited
Address: The Barn, Mearhouse Farm Sheffield Road, Holmfirth HD9 7HA
Qualifications and experience: Level 3 in Childcare Development
Closing date: 29/08/2025
Contact: Clare Short 01484 683083
Closing :30/09/2025
Job title: Early Years Practitioner
Provider: Shepley Pre-School(CIO)
Address: The Portacabin, Firth St, Huddersfield HD8 8DD
Qualifications and experience:
Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Some experience of working in an Early Years setting
Able to work well in a team and be able to build good relationships with children, parents and other staff.
Full time in term time as well as holiday club hours
Start date: Immediate start
Rate per hour: £12.94
Shepley Preschool and OOSC are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active Early Years Practitioner. The successful applicant will work as part of our team, delivering and contributing to a high quality, caring and stimulating environment for our children. We are looking for someone who has an interest in working with young children under 5 years and possibly spending some time with our older children aged 5 years to 10 years. This person will have the ability to relate and interact with children and most importantly should be enthusiastic and caring.
Responsibilities and Duties
1. To report any safeguarding concerns or queries to the Senior Childcare Practitioner or safeguarding lead on duty at the time. Ensure that safeguarding training is kept up to date and you follow the settings policies and procedures at all times
2. To act as a key person and ensure electronic learning journeys are kept up to date and assessments on children are completed where needed. These will include 2-year checks, transition reports biannual assessments on all key children
3. Keep strictly confidential any personal information relating to children, their families or members of staff learned as part of the job.
4. To be responsible for identifying SEND issues supported by the SENCO.
5. To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the setting exchanging ideas about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
6. To ensure that the setting is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high, safety procedures are implemented at all times
7. To be involved in training and staff meetings out of work hours
8. To undertake other duties consistent with the scope of the post and within the competence of the post holder as required, in accordance with the settings aims and objectives.
9. Lead by example and follow our code of conduct at all times
10. Ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times
11. Understand that you represent Shepley Preschool and OOSC at all times
Closing date: 30/09/2025
Contact: To request an application pack please contact Emma Booth via email at: preschool@shepleypreschool.com or call 01484 606 022 or 07971 022 022.
Closing : 30/09/2025
Job title: Nursery Nurse
Provider: The Academy At Almondbury
Address: 211 Southfield Road, Huddersfield HD5 8RJ
Qualifications and experience:
L2 or L3 Early Years Qualification Minimum of 1 year early years experience ideally experience with children aged two and under as the position is with babies and toddler aged children.
Position Full time - 40hrs per week over 4 days. Starting wage - Minimum wage
Closing date: 30/09/2025
Contact: 01484 307211
Closing : 22/08/2025
Job title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Provider: Piglets Day Care
Address: The Old Piggery Bradshaw Road, Holmfirth HD9 6RJ
Qualifications and experience:
Level 3 preferred
We are looking for enthusiastic, qualified nursery practitioner to work in our small and friendly nursery. The right candidates will have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding knowledge & exceptional communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
We are currently looking for a practitioner to work around 30 hours a week, however this can be discussed via interview process
A level 3 recognised qualification is preferred however, consideration will be given to candidates who hold a relevant level 2 qualification.
Our opening times are 7.30 until 6.00, practitioners shifts will be in these times so flexibility will be needed.
Hours and salary to be discussed via interview process.
will be subject to 2 references and DBS check
Call Dominique or Ella on 01484662363 for more information Or email piglets12345@icloud.com
Closing date: 22/08/2025
Contact: Dominique 01484662363 or email piglets12345@icloud.com
Closing : 22/08/2025
Job title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner
Provider: Piglets Day Care
Address: The Old Piggery Bradshaw Road, Holmfirth HD9 6RJ
Qualifications and experience:
Level 3 preferred
We are looking for enthusiastic, qualified nursery practitioner to work in our small and friendly nursery. The right candidates will have an excellent knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding knowledge & exceptional communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
We are currently looking for a practitioner to work around 30 hours a week, however this can be discussed via interview process
A level 3 recognised qualification is preferred however, consideration will be given to candidates who hold a relevant level 2 qualification.
Our opening times are 7.30 until 6.00, practitioners shifts will be in these times so flexibility will be needed.
Hours and salary to be discussed via interview process.
will be subject to 2 references and DBS check
Call Dominique or Ella on 01484662363 for more information Or email piglets12345@icloud.com
Closing date: 22/08/2025
Contact: Dominique 01484662363 or email piglets12345@icloud.com
Closing : 31/07/2025
Job title: Early Years Practitioner
Provider: Little Scholars Nursery
Address: 1 Swindon Rd, Dewsbury WF13 2PA
Qualifications and experience:
Level 3 or above
Closing date: 31/07/2025
Contact: 01924 731007 administrator@madinaacademy.org.uk
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