Build your career with Family First

Discover our story, our company values that underpin everything we do, and the commitments that drive nursery culture that each setting nests their individual curriculums inside.

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Why work in early years with Family First?

Hear from our nursery managers, room leaders, practitioners, apprentices on why they work in Early Years for Family First Nurseries.

Full-time

We offer a wide range of full-time career opportunities across our growing group, including roles such as Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, Room Leader, Practitioner, Chef and more. As our nurseries continue to expand, new opportunities arise regularly, giving you the chance to build a rewarding career in early years with ongoing training, professional development and clear pathways for progression.

Our company values

These four values guide everything we do at Family First, shaping our decisions, our culture, and the care we provide to children, families, and colleagues every day.

Safeguarding

The safety of children, parents, and staff is our number one priority. All team members complete enhanced DBS checks, annual safeguarding training, and hold valid Paediatric First Aid certificates.

Wellbeing and engagement

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We create environments where children and colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to thrive, with dedicated resources and a clear focus on positive mental and physical health across all of our settings.

Inclusion, diversity and equality

We celebrate differences and unite as one team. Discrimination has no place in our nurseries. We create environments where everyone belongs, everyone is treated equally, and everyone makes a difference.

Investing in future leaders

We invest in our people so our children benefit. Our leadership programmes build confidence, practical skills, and clear progression, helping every team member discover their strengths and reach their potential.

Perks of working with us

See below for some of the perks of joining the Family First family. Be sure to check with your nursery on the specific perks as they can vary slightly from one setting to the next. All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks are non-contractual and may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Celebration day

Day off, fully paid, to celebrate however you wish

Build a career with Family First

Join the Family First family and let's build your career together. We're passionate about investing in you from day one, with comprehensive training that sets you up for success. Our approach is simple: we make it easy to get started, then support you to become excellent at what you do.

We love seeing our team grow and progress. Through our detailed career pathways and leadership programmes like Leading with Purpose, we've watched apprentices become nursery managers and nursery managers become early years specialists. Whatever your ambitions, we'll be right there supporting you every step of the way.

Life looks different for everyone, and we get that. Whether you're looking for full time, part time, an apprenticeship, or flexible hours, we'll work with you to find what fits. You'll also enjoy our perks package, which we're always evolving based on what our team actually needs.