Childcare Nursery Jobs & Careers in Essex

Careers at Safari Childcare

Early Years Careers in Brentwood, Billericay & Wickford

Working with children is highly rewarding. There is nothing more exciting than providing a Loving, Educational and Fun environment to children on a daily basis. This is not just “a job”, it’s a rewarding, meaningful, fulfilling career.

You get to play an important role in shaping these little’s people foundation of life.

More people are developing a desire to do something more meaningful in life – working for a family run nursery and training in Early Years can be exactly what you are looking for right now!

Apply today to develop your career and meet like-minded people.

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Our Current Vacancies

Before & After School Club Assistant

Hours: Full-time / Part time

Early Years Educator

Hours: Between 16-40 hours

Nursery Apprentice

Hours: 19.5 – 32.5 per week

Nursery Manager

Hours: Full Time

Senior Early Years Educator

Hours: 40 hours per week

Wilder Learning Leader

Hours: Full time / Part time

Early Years Work Placement & Apprenticeships

We offer work placements for various qualifications in Early Years. Whether you are retraining after a career change, moved to the UK from abroad, or simply continuing your education at college, we’re the right place for you! If you are just entering this industry, there are Level 2 and 3 qualifications offered to you to start your career; if you are an experienced Early years practitioner you can progress your career further with a Level 5 management course, foundation degree or teaching degree. 

Careers & Vacancies

Join The Safari Team

Childcare Nursery Jobs & Careers in Essex

Make a Difference to Little Lives

A reassuring smile, a new word, a moment of discovery. Working in early years means being part of the small achievements that shape a child’s future.

At our family-run nurseries, you can help create welcoming spaces where children feel safe, build friendships and develop confidence. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, there is real purpose in the work you do.

Care That Matters

Build trusting relationships with children and their families.

Bring Learning to Life

Make room for stories, imagination, exploration and play.

Find Your Next Step

Explore practitioner roles, leadership opportunities and routes into early years.

Current Roles at Safari

Early Years Careers in Brentwood, Billericay & Wickford

Before & After School Club Assistant

Hours: Full-time / Part time

Early Years Educator

Hours: Between 16-40 hours

Nursery Apprentice

Hours: 19.5 – 32.5 per week

Nursery Manager

Hours: Full Time

Senior Early Years Educator

Hours: 40 hours per week

Wilder Learning Leader

Hours: Full time / Part time

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Start or Grow Your Early Years Career

You do not need to be at the same stage as everyone else to find your place in early years. You might be leaving college, changing careers, returning to work or building on an existing qualification.

Safari offers work placements for a range of early years qualifications. Speak to us about the experience you are looking for and how a placement could support your next step.

A Look Inside Safari

People. Play. Possibilities

Everyday Creativity

Stories, making and hands-on activities bring learning to life.

Meaningful Connections

Get to know each child and share their little achievements.

Shared Discoveries

Support curiosity and enjoy those moments when something clicks.

Let's talk about your future

Take Your Next Step with Safari

Tell us a little about yourself, the role you are interested in and what you could bring to our team.

Interested in a placement or unsure which role fits? You can introduce yourself here too.

1) Name, Phone & Email

Provide the best contact details to get in contact with.

2) Role & Location

Select the opportunity and Safari setting that suit you.

3) Experience & Interests

Tell us about your skills and why you’d like to join Safari.