Careers with Toad Hall Nurseries

Working in childcare is a rewarding career, with fun-filled days that are always different and never predictable. If you like the idea of being someone children will look up to and learn from, and are qualified in childcare, we invite you to apply for any of the vacancies. Explore our nursery nurse jobs and nursery manager jobs in Hitchin, Chessington and the surrounding areas. 


To apply for any of the vacancies, email recruitment@toadhall-nursery.co.uk with your CV, telling us what position you are interested in, and in which of our 12 nurseries you would like to work at. Once we have received your application, we will call you to find out more about you and if we think that you will be a right fit for our nurseries, after which you will be invited for a face-to-face interview. 

With our head office in Hitchin, we have day care centres across throughout England including Chessington, Horley and other areas.  

Current vacancies
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Learn about our nursery job roles

At Toad Hall Nursery, we employ staff at different levels, each with unique duties and responsibilities. Read through our roles to find out which nursery job is right for you. 

Nursery Manager - responsible for running the nursery with a range of duties that include everything from strategic planning to staff management, a nursery manager is a managerial role that requires the expertise of an experienced practitioner. 

 Team Leader-as Team Leader, you will join the management team at Toad Hall, supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

Room Leader
- a room leader holds a senior role within the nursery, with the ultimate responsibility of running of the room. They are required to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or a similar qualification. Room leaders oversee the staff working in their room, plan the curriculum and ensure that all regulations and guidelines are adhered to.

Nursery Nurse – this role requires you to closely interact with children and make sure that their needs are met. A nursery nurse has a busy work schedule and requires either a NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Childcare or a BTEC, although sometimes it’s possible to study for this on the job. 

Nursery Assistant - a nursery assistant role is a great role from which to start working in a nursery. The role does not require any formal qualification as assistants help out with day-to-day activities. 

Nursery Administrator – the administrator of a day care centre is tasked with co-ordinating waiting lists, dealing with fees and payments, keeping records and ensuring that staff are DBS checked.

Apprentice – at Toad Hall Nursery, we run an active apprenticeship programme to give young adults a chance to explore various nursery roles. An apprentice will shadow staff members and get hands-on experience which will help them find a role that best suits them.      

Men in childcare

At Toad Hall Nursery, we believe that children need both male and female role models. We actively encourage men to explore career options in childcare and early years’ education. You will never have a dull day at work as the job is a unique mix of silly and serious. It’s not just about teaching children, but learning from them as well. Children will look up to you, seek guidance from you, and you’ll form a bond that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Explore our vacancies and send us your resume to start your career in childcare. 
What our parents say
Emma Kingham - parent from Watford
"I've been sending my daughter to Toad Hall Nursery for three years. She loves it and I've always been very happy. My youngest now goes to baby room and she couldn't be happier."
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