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Seahorse Nursery

Join the Seahorse team

Working with young children is hugely rewarding. Few careers can offer the sense of achievement you get from helping young children get ready for the lives ahead of them. As a small, family-run business, we recognise, appreciate, and reward the love and dedication that our team deliver daily.

We’re committed to helping people build rewarding careers. Whether this is your first step into a career in Early Years, or you’re already qualified and looking to further your career, at Seahorse Nurseries we’re always looking for brilliant, loving people to join our incredible team.

We pay some of the best salaries in the business and can provide training to attain Level 2 and 3 Early Years qualifications – as well as training Level 5 qualifications in management. Everyone that joins our team is provided with an individually tailored career pathway to ensure they fulfil their potential.

Seahorse apprenticeship programme

We work in partnership with Hawk Training and Parenta to provide a comprehensive apprentice programme to our staff. Most of our staff is eligible for a funded apprenticeship programme, and our Seahorse sponsorship programme is in place for those not eligible for funding. Our managers and education officer will support you throughout your learning, and you will be able to gain valuable hands-on experience. You will also be able to develop your leadership skills with our POD system and boost your confidence with our Key Person system.

07 May, 2026
Apprenticeship Permanent
Childcare Apprentice
£8.00 - £13.00 hourly
Seahorse Nursery Seahorse Nursery
Childcare Apprentice   THE ROLE : to get children ready for the world through play! THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 3 to 4 days a week, 07:30am -18:30pm  and year-round Seahorse Nursery is a family-run  group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the  national award-winning  team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year. We are looking for an apprentice wanting to gain a qualification whilst working. This is an excellent opportunity to qualify as Level 3 Early Years Educator, enhancing previous experience or starting out on a new career path. Pay : £8.00 - £13.00 (based on personal & professional skills) Enhanced annal leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks Refer a friend...
14 Nov, 2025
Permanent
Deputy Manager
£33,380 - £35,776 yearly
Seahorse Nursery Seahorse Nursery - Earlsfield, Garratt Lane, London, UK
Deputy Manager   Qualified L3, L6, QTS, EYTS (essential)   THE ROLE : to get children ready for the world through play!  THE FINER DETAILS : Flexible working shifts 4 days a week and year-round Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year.  We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager (L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential) . This is an excellent opportunity for an existing third in charge or high-performance room leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great steppingstone in your career! If you think you are the right person for this role do get in touch for an informal chat about how Seahorse Nursery can...
13 Nov, 2025
Permanent
Qualified Nursery Practitioner
£13.00 - £14.90 hourly
Seahorse Nursery Seahorse Nursery
Qualified L2, L3, L6, QTS, EYTS (essential) THE ROLE : to get children ready for the world through play! THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 3 to 4 days a week and year-round Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year. We are looking for an experienced Qualified Nursery Practitioner (L2, L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential ). We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as Early Years Teachers, Early Years Educators and Nursery Nurses. Pay scales are higher for those with Early Years Teacher Status. * Unable to provide VISA sponsorships currently. *   Benefits ·        Salary ranges...