Careers at Rydal
Join Our Team
Build a rewarding Early Years career in a friendly, supportive nursery team that values children, colleagues and the everyday magic of learning through play.
Careers and job applications
A Career
at Rydal
Whether you are experienced, ready for leadership or starting out in Early Years, we want you to feel supported to learn, progress and enjoy your role.
Sharing our passion for Early Years
Our team is at the heart of everything we do.
We are a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic group of Early Years professionals who work together to create a nurturing, inspiring and genuinely home-from-home environment for children.
Staff development, wellbeing and work-life balance are important parts of life at Rydal. We offer a supportive induction, regular supervision and access to professional development, while encouraging colleagues to pursue qualifications and areas of practice they are passionate about.
Support that helps you thrive
Join a team that values staff wellbeing, professional reflection and a warm, collaborative culture.
Space to grow
Explore progression, specialist interests, further qualifications, apprenticeships and Early Years leadership.
A role with rewards
Staff
Benefits
A thoughtful package designed to recognise the energy, care and commitment our team brings every day.
Time to recharge
5.6 weeks pro-rata paid holiday per year, including Christmas week and bank holidays off.
Competitive pay
Competitive rates of pay above minimum wage.
Childcare discount
30% discount on unfunded childcare, subject to availability.
Health & wellbeing
Access to a company healthcare plan with cashback toward services including dental and optical care.
Learn & develop
Training, CPD and opportunities to build specialist interests and qualifications.
Support from day one
A comprehensive induction, regular supervision and a team that values staff wellbeing.
Everyday benefits
Blue Light Card access, NEST pension, free DBS and additional staff benefits.
Be part of the team
Staff social events, wellness checks, positive recognition and a focus on work-life balance.
Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by role. Full current details are confirmed during the recruitment process.
A place to learn and belong
Working at
Rydal Day Nursery
A close-knit team, a nurturing home-from-home setting and meaningful opportunities to develop your Early Years career.
Growing together as a team
We believe a great nursery experience is built by people who feel trusted, supported and proud of the difference they make. At Rydal, every colleague contributes to a caring, inspiring, playful and creative environment for children and families.
We welcome qualified practitioners, aspiring leaders, apprentices, college-placement students and people who are keen to build a long-term career in Early Years. The experience you bring matters, and so does your curiosity to keep learning.
Professional development
Regular supervision and access to training help colleagues build confidence, knowledge and expertise.
Specialist learning
Training opportunities include Makaton and a broad range of Early Years practice areas.
Early careers pathways
Rydal supports apprenticeships, college placements, volunteer opportunities and further study.
Start your application
Careers &
Job Applications
Interested in joining Rydal? Complete the application form and tell us about the role, experience or pathway you are looking for.
Apply to join Rydal
We welcome applications from qualified Early Years professionals, apprentices and those interested in future opportunities. The form below is the best way to start a conversation with our team.
Safer recruitment: appointments are subject to the appropriate checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where required.