A nursery career that values you
Join YMCA Fairthorne Group Nurseries and be part of a team that supports children, families and each other. With six locations, roles across all qualification levels and a benefits package that stands out, this is a place where brilliant people can build a career they’re proud of.
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Reasons to choose YMCA Nurseries
Future employees want to know why this nursery group stands out. This section keeps that message clean, clear and easy to scan.
Feel valued
We want our teams to feel supported, respected and proud of the work they do every day.
Grow your career
We welcome people at different stages and create room for growth across the organisation.
Strong benefits
Our package includes real support for family life, wellbeing, flexibility and the future.
Meaningful work
You’ll be part of something that matters to children, families and the wider community.
Careers for every stage
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead, there’s room to grow with YMCA Nurseries.
Apprentice / Entry level
A brilliant place to begin. Learn on the job, build confidence and develop the foundations of a rewarding career in Early Years.
- Great for those starting out
- Supportive team environment
- Real opportunities to develop
Level 2 / 3 practitioners
Bring your experience into a setting where your skills are valued and where you can keep growing as part of a strong nursery team.
- Hands-on childcare roles
- Clear next steps for progression
Room leaders
Step into leadership with the chance to guide a room, support colleagues and help shape outstanding experiences for children and families.
- Lead your room with confidence
- Support and mentor others
- Build toward senior leadership
Management
For experienced leaders ready to shape culture, support teams and make a lasting impact across a nursery setting and the wider group.
- Lead teams and inspire practice
- Help shape the setting’s direction
- Be part of the bigger YMCA vision
Our nursery locations
With seven locations across the region, there’s a place for you to grow your career with YMCA Nurseries.
Benefits that make our roles stand out
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What our team say
A few words from the people who know our nurseries best.
I actually feel supported here. It’s the first place I’ve worked where that feels genuinely true.
I started at an earlier stage in my career and I’ve had real opportunities to grow from there.
I've been lucky enough to be able to work as an apprentice at YMCA fairthrone. I stated my apprenticeship in September 2025, since I started I have learnt new skills within a friendly team who have supported me all the way through.
Since joining the ymca I have always feel welcome and supported, I enjoy networking with people in different sectors of the company and I am awlays ready to help others whcih is my favourite part of the job
Our open vacancies
Explore our current vacancies and find a role where you can make a real difference every day.
