Do you dream of working in a nursery that’s not just a job, but a place where you can grow, be inspired, and make a real difference?
At Wise Owls Day Nursery in Shurlock Row, we’re looking for passionate Early Years Practitioners – qualified or unqualified – to join our friendly, nurturing team. Whether you’re just starting out or have experience, we offer you flexibility, support, and an environment like no other.
Why Wise Owls at Foxley Day Nursery?
We’re not your typical nursery – we’re based in the Berkshire countryside with our own meadow, forest school, and outdoor classroom spaces. Our children don’t just learn about the world – they explore it firsthand, rain or shine.
If you join us, expect:
✅ Fresh air, muddy boots, and joyful learning – every single day
✅ Flexible shifts – full-time or part-time (between 20–42.5 hours/week)
✅ A deeply supportive team and management group that values loyalty, growth, and family
✅ The freedom to be creative and bring your ideas to life
✅ Genuine appreciation for your work – we notice, reward, and celebrate our team
Wise Owls Childcare is a leading provider of childcare services in the Maidenhead and Reading area for children aged 8 weeks – 14 years. We operate two Breakfast Clubs, three Afterschool Clubs, a Holiday Club and three Day Nurseries.
Our main aim as a company is to ensure the children are cared for in a safe, happy, and stimulating environment. We love nothing more than to see the children and staff happy.
Experience a sense of reward that comes with being part of a team who knows and values you and inspires and supports you daily.
We strongly believe in:
Loyalty – We highly value and reward loyalty with competitive pay and staff benefits.
Growth – We care about your dreams too and offer meaningful training and development opportunities that support you to grow and thrive in your career.
Family – We believe in you.
🧸 What You’ll Be Doing:
- Building magical connections with children and their families, and your team.
- Implement fun and engaging learning activities for children.
- Documenting milestones and celebrating achievements of your key children with their families.
- Continuously learn and grow through meaningful training & development opportunities.
- Being an integral part of a positive, motivated team.
Whether you want 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week, we can work with you to build a role that fits your life. Shift patterns range from 7:45am to 6:15pm.
🧸 The ideal candidate is:
- Loyal, passionate, and enthusiastic and has the desire to bring new ideas for high-quality learning experiences.
- Patient, friendly, and an excellent team player.
- Passionate about supporting and encouraging children to explore the world around them.
- Someone who enjoys spending time outdoors.
- Someone who aspires to learn and grow.
💚 Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding all children and therefore all applicants will undergo safeguarding training and need to undertake a DBS check paid for by the company. We follow safer recruitment practices and therefore ask all applicants to complete a full application form before the interview and trial process takes place.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 42.5 per week
💚 Our Staff Benefits Include:
- Heavily Discounted Childcare
- Free Company Social events and team building
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral bonuses
- Paid DBS and Safeguarding Training
- Loyalty rewards such as extra annual leave and health assist.
- Real opportunities to train and grow your career
💚 Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred but not essential)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred but not essential)
- Other experience working with children (preferred but not essential)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person