Careers

We understand that any nursery, indeed any organisation, is only as good as the people within it. We know that it takes a very special kind of person to work for Shooting Stars.

Shooting Stars Nurseries are committed to ensuring that all our staff share our ethos; creating a values based culture where mutual respect, integrity and high quality interactions facilitate communication and understanding. This empowers our children, parents and staff to succeed in a rich, stimulating care and learning environment within the nurture of our passionate, dedicated team.

Shooting Stars Nurseries are recruiting now to expand and develop our workforce and talent pipeline, enabling us to deliver the high quality early education and care that young children deserve, both now and in the future.  The recent expansion of early years funding demonstrates the Government’s confidence in the strength of our childcare market to deliver the expanded offer to babies and young children from the age of 9 months. More children attending nursery from a younger age requires more dedicated practitioners to work in the childcare sector, making sure there’s a place for every family that needs it. 

Shooting Stars Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our care and expects all those employed by the Company to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as ‘spent’ under this Act.

Why work for Shooting Stars?

To recognise and reward our Team Members, we have put together an attractive package of financial, professional and well-being benefits called Pay Plus Benefits.

How to apply

If you are passionate about providing great quality childcare and are looking for an exciting opportunity, please click the link below to view and apply for our live vacancies via our careers portal.

If you have any queries or need further information, please contact the Nursery Manager directly here. We’re a friendly bunch and will be happy to help!

Apprenticeships at Shooting Stars

Our Apprenticeship Scheme is highly valued across the company and recognised as a key investment in developing the talent of tomorrow’s team. Each year, we welcome a new intake of passionate, motivated individuals ready to grow their skills and start an exciting career journey with us. Applications for apprenticeships commencing this September are now closed. Thank you to everyone who expressed interest.  Our next application window will open in early 2027 – a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Work Placements

• ✓The chance to work alongside our friendly and experienced childcare team
• ✓Access to a wide professional network, in-house training and learning materials
• ✓Modern, inspiring nursery rooms with exciting outdoor environments
• ✓A clear focus on developing skills, confidence and real-world early years knowledge
• ✓Supportive and inclusive environments where learners can thrive