Careers

Join a team that's been quietly caring for Wortley families for over two decades

Inside Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery, Wortley, Leeds

We're a small, independent, family-owned nursery where your voice counts and your practice is genuinely valued.

What makes Heaton Lodge different is the longevity of the team. Many of our practitioners have been with us for years rather than months. That continuity isn’t an accident — it comes from listening, investing in development, and trusting practitioners with real professional autonomy inside a clear framework.

Long-serving team · Genuine CPD · Independent ownership

We invest in genuine CPD — not just box-ticking courses. Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, Level 2 through Level 3 and beyond. One of our team holds full specialist early years qualifications. Whether you’re starting out or bringing years of experience, there’s a growth path here.

The team at Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery, Wortley

We’re proudly independent and family-owned. Decisions are made in the building, not in a regional office. If you have an idea that would improve a room, a routine, or a child’s experience, you’re two conversations away from making it happen.

What makes working here different

Low turnover

Many of our team have been here for years, not months. Continuity is the thing we're most proud of.

CPD invested in

Paediatric first aid, safeguarding, Level 2 → Level 3 → beyond. We fund real courses, not tick-box online modules.

Independent

Family-owned, not a chain. Decisions get made in the nursery, not by a regional office three counties away.

Wortley-rooted

We've been on since October 2000. Hundreds of children have grown up with us — many now parents bringing their own.

Current openings
We recruit when the right person comes along, not to a fixed timetable. Level 3 Early Years Practitioners, Room Leaders, and Apprentices — get in touch any time and we'll keep your CV on file.
How to apply
Send your CV and a short covering note to heatonlodge2000@yahoo.co.uk. We read every application and respond to every applicant — usually within two weeks. If shortlisted, you'll come in for a tour, meet the team, and spend half a day in one of our rooms.
Hear from the team

(Testimonials from our long-serving practitioners, coming soon)

A qualified practitioner at Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery
Room Leader

Experienced practitioner with a Level 3 (or willing to work towards it). Leads one of our rooms day-to-day.

A qualified practitioner at Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery
Key Person

Qualified to Level 2 or Level 3. Main bond-person for a small group of children in one room.

A qualified practitioner at Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery
Apprentice Route

New to early years? Our apprenticeship route leads to a Level 3 qualification alongside paid hours from day one.

What practitioners say
A Heaton Lodge Children's Nursery family
Staff know children well and plan meaningful activities that reflect individual interests.
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Join our team

Send your CV to heatonlodge2000@yahoo.co.uk or pop in for an informal chat. We'd love to meet you.

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