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

Looking after our people matters to us. Alongside a rewarding career in Early Years, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth and everyday life. Some benefits may vary slightly between settings, and your nursery team will be happy to talk you through what’s available locally. The first version on a recruitment page is too formal, is 'contract speak' and undermines the warmth and trust we’re trying to build.

Celebration day

Day off, fully paid, to celebrate however you wish

Build a career with Family First

At Family First, people matter. From your very first day, you’ll be supported to grow, develop and feel confident in your role through high-quality training, encouragement and opportunities to learn at every stage of your journey.

We’re passionate about helping our teams build meaningful careers in Early Years. Through clear development pathways and programmes such as Leading with Purpose, many of our colleagues have progressed from apprenticeships into leadership and specialist roles. Whatever your goals look like, we’ll support you to take the next step.

We also understand that everyone’s life and commitments are different. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, flexible working or an apprenticeship opportunity, we’ll work with you to find a role that fits. Alongside this, we offer a growing range of benefits and wellbeing support shaped by what matters most to our teams.