Are you a qualified (Level 3) Early Years Practitioner looking for a new and exciting career? Get in touch with our HR team about vacancies we have throughout Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire!

Call: 01908 510309 email recruitment@acornearlyyears.org.uk 

(terms and conditions apply, ask our HR team for further details)

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Payscale April 2026

We believe that childcare needs a personal touch, and our nurseries and out-of-school clubs offer flexibility and individuality with a homely feel. As a not-for-profit organisation, we place our children’s well-being at the heart of our work.

At Acorn, we are committed to:

• Placing a high priority on training our staff to the highest standards
• Promoting a learning culture throughout the organisation
• Hosting training days each year for every nursery employee
• Providing a range of opportunities for furthering professional development

Working at Acorn

As a thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Acorn a safe, nurturing and fun place for our children to be, we offer:

• Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
• 65% childcare discount for Acorn nurseries, breakfast and after school clubs. 50% discount for holiday clubs and forest schools
• Generous family leave 
• Christmas closure 
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) 
• 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans 
• Enhanced pension scheme 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life assurance 
• Flu vaccinations 
• Recommend a friend scheme 
• Professional Development Grants 
• Cyclescheme 
• Techscheme 
• Length of Service awards 
• Summer and Christmas parties 
• Pay advances 
• Employee assistance wellbeing programme 

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You will be able to download a full job description for each role – we would encourage you to read the information carefully and fill in the application form in as much detail as possible, giving all relevant information and, in particular, setting out the ways in which you meet the criteria to be assessed through the application form.

If you have what it takes and want to be part of our team, simply apply through the careers section, by selecting the role suitable for you to complete an application form.

Once a vacancy closes, all applications will be reviewed against the role criteria and we will contact you shortly afterwards. We respond to all applications.

Would you like to speak to us first?

If you would like an informal conversation with us about any of our current roles or what it is like to work for Acorn, our HR team would be very happy to hear from you. 

They can be reached on 01908 510309 or email: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you! 

We kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly to us, as we are unable to consider those sent through agencies