Careers & Vacancies
at Rocking Horse Childcare
Join Our Passionate Team
At Rocking Horse Childcare, we believe that exceptional childcare begins with valued, inspired educators. We are always looking for dedicated practitioners, room leaders, and apprentices who share our passion for nurturing curious, confident, and joyful early learners.
Current Vacancies
Early Years Educator (Level 2)
Role Overview & Details
Join our warm and welcoming team, where every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds. We’re looking for a caring, creative, and qualified Level 2 practitioner who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. If you have a nurturing nature, a love for play-based learning, and the skills to help little ones thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a brief cover note to shoebury@rockinghorsechildcare.co.uk
Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Role Overview & Details
Join our warm and welcoming team, where every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds. We’re looking for a caring, creative, and qualified Level 3 practitioner who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. If you have a nurturing nature, a love for play-based learning, and the skills to help little ones thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a brief cover note to shoebury@rockinghorsechildcare.co.uk
Early Years Educator (Level 2)
Role Overview & Details
Join our warm and welcoming team, where every day is an opportunity to inspire young minds. We’re looking for a caring, creative, and qualified Level 2 practitioner who is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. If you have a nurturing nature, a love for play-based learning, and the skills to help little ones thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a brief cover note to southend@rockinghorsechildcare.co.uk
Bank Staff (Levels 2 and 3)
Role Overview & Details
Would you love to be part of our warm and welcoming nursery team? We’re looking for caring and enthusiastic bank staff to support our wonderful team when extra help is needed or to cover staff holidays and unplanned leave. If you enjoy spending time with young children, love helping them learn through play, and want to make a difference in their little lives, we’d love to hear from you! Bank work offers a flexible way to join our friendly team and help create happy, positive experiences for our children.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a brief cover note to shoebury@rockinghorsechildcare.co.uk
Bank Staff (Levels 2 and 3)
Role Overview & Details
Would you love to be part of our warm and welcoming nursery team? We’re looking for caring and enthusiastic bank staff to support our wonderful team when extra help is needed or to cover staff holidays and unplanned leave. If you enjoy spending time with young children, love helping them learn through play, and want to make a difference in their little lives, we’d love to hear from you! Bank work offers a flexible way to join our friendly team and help create happy, positive experiences for our children.
Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a brief cover note to southend@rockinghorsechildcare.co.uk
“Every child deserves the best possible start in life — and passionate educators make that possible.”
Passionate Educators • Enabling Environments • Continual Professional GrowthWhy Work With Us?
Join a forward-thinking, family-run nursery team where your professional voice is valued and your well-being comes first.
Continuous CPD & Training
We invest heavily in our team with fully funded training, Froebelian principles workshops, and supported qualifications.
Supportive Family Team
Work in a caring, family-run atmosphere with collaborative room teams, open communication, and attentive leadership.
Beach & Outdoor Schools
Lead stimulating outdoor education, nature trails, and coastal learning adventures in enabling nursery environments.
Staff Perks
We provide a benefit package, plus staff childcare discounts and pensions.
Well-being & Work-Life
Regular check-ins, employee recognition, generous annual leave, and flexible shift patterns to respect your personal life.
Froebelian & WE ROCK Values
Be part of an ethos guided by Well-being, Enjoyment, Respect, Opportunity, Communication, and Kindness.
Our Application Process
We make applying to Rocking Horse Childcare straightforward, transparent, and welcoming.
Explore Roles
Browse our active vacancies above to find a position matching your qualifications and career goals.
Send Your CV
Email your CV and a brief covering message directly to the email address noted on the vacancy.
Nursery Visit & Chat
Visit us for a relaxed tour of the nursery environment, meet our room team, and discuss the role.
Welcome Aboard
Complete your DBS safeguarding checks, induction training, and join our dedicated childcare family!