Careers at Jesters Childcare

14/09/2026

Well deserved recognition yet again! - want to join one of the UK's top 11 Nursery Teams? 🤩

https://jesterskids.org/recruitment/

We are also absolutely thrilled to announce that Jesters is in the TOP 11 NATIONAL FINALISTS for NURSERY TEAM OF THE YEAR in the prestigious National NMT Nursery Awards! 🏆🎉

This is such an incredible achievement and a true testament to the passion, dedication and teamwork our Jesters Family brings every single day.

We really do have a phenomenal Jesters team that we are incredibly proud of. Spotlighting all the wonderful things they do within their practice for the entry was easy, the hard part was keeping to the word limit!

An interview with the Judges is the next phase and the winners will be announced on 7th November - wish us luck! 👊🌟

24/07/2026

Current vacancies at Jesters Childcare with settings in Chelmsford: Beaulieu, Danbury and Bicknacre, find out more and apply here:

⭐Early Years Practitioners (all settings)
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/early-years-practitioners-all-46853

⭐Out of School Club Playworker (Bicknacre)
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/out-of-school-club-playworker-47878

⭐Early Years Assistant (Bicknacre) & Lunch Cover (Beaulieu)
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/early-years-assistant-full-time-47621

⭐Cover staff (all settings)
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/childcare-flexible-cover-staff-46798

23/07/2026

Experienced, motivated, highly organised person needed to support the managers and inspire the team in our semi-rural 'little nursery' at the heart of Bicknacre community and our co-located setting for pre-schoolers in The Old School House - Jesters Nursery School Danbury.

You will provide outstanding childcare, education, safeguarding and wellbeing, and act as a role model to elevate our hybrid teaching practice across the service. Promoting Jesters ethos of Curiosity, Hygge, Loose Parts, Forest Led and Monterssori inspired play and learning and delivering our exceptional School Readiness programme.

Find out more and apply today!
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/deputy-nursery-manager-bicknacre-46647

09/07/2026

“There’s the whole world at your feet. And who gets to see it but the birds, the stars and the chimney sweeps.” Mary Poppins

We need highfliers! Talented, motivated, hard working individuals to join our exceptional ‘Jesters family’. Those who see the opportunities at their feet that a career with Jesters is able to offer.

CURRENT VACANCIES:
https://jesterskids.org/recruitment/

01/07/2026

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing, talented and dedicated members of the Jesters family. We can't thank them enough for their hard work and passion and are proud and blessed to have them as part of our award winning teams!

👩‍🎓Completing their Childcare courses at UNIVERSITY:
Manasi and Kate

✅ Successfully passing their PROBATION with flying colours:
Kate, Rhian, Chloe and Jo

5️⃣ Reaching their 5 YEAR MILESTONE at Jesters:
Lottie, Chris and Helen

🏆 Demonstrating EXCEPTIONAL TEAM performance:
Katy and Jessica

⭐Going above and beyond with OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION:
Kate, Teresa, Paula and Kylie

If you want to be a part of the Jesters Family, where career paths soar, check out our vacancies here: https://jesterskids.org/recruitment/

26/06/2026

Monday saw Jesters Summer term Inset Day, and goodness was the summer sun beating down!

In true committed, professional style, the 42 staff in attendance still applied boundless energy and enthusiasm throughout the day, even with Deputy Playwork Manager "Coach Chloe's" afternoon PE session!

✅ They got stuck into practical tasks and training activities
✅ Asked pertinent questions and sparked curiosity
✅ Shared best practice and industry expertise
✅ Celebrated awards, achievements and milestones
✅ and ultimately elevated and motivated each other with exciting curriculum developments to drive Jesters ever forward.

We don't stand still at Jesters - literally 😁 and are continually working, adapting and honing our skills to 'build futures for the next generation'. 🥰

17/06/2026

🌟Want to join our AWARD WINNING Early years Team?

Today marks National Thank A Teacher Day. We are very lucky to have a dedicated and skilled group of both Qualified Teachers and Early Years Educators across our settings. Their work is exceptional and has been recognised by the Pearson National Teaching Bronze Award for Early Years Team of the Year 2 years running...

Bicknacre Deputy Nursery Manager:
https://jesterskids.org/deputy-manager-application/

HR Manager:
https://jesterskids.org/hr-manager-application/

Danbury Practitioner:
https://jesterskids.org/practitioner-application/

Cover Vacancies:
https://jesterskids.org/flexi-application/

15/06/2026

What a fantastic, inspiring and motivational day some of our team had visiting Jayne's Nursery/The Nature Nursery in Broomfield on Saturday.

They are well renowned for their strong sustainability ethics, the positive changes they have made the their practice and the connection to nature they instill in the children, as we too strive for here at Jesters. 🌍💚

For settings and practitioners to learn from each other this way is an invaluable experience we were all grateful for. Our Jesters Climate Action Plan will benefit from this interaction and inevitably the children - the future stewards of our planet, will too!

Thank you Jayne's Nursery for opening your beautiful doors.

03/03/2026

Take a look at what our team say about being a part of the 'Jesters Family'.

"Yes this nursery really does have a family feel! The team are warm, welcoming, friendly, helpful but also professional. There is a strong sense of teamwork to help each individual child with their development and wellbeing." Jenny H Beaulieu Practitioner

Every member of the team has written a bio for our website which includes a bit about being part of our family:

Meet the teams
www.jesterskids.org/beaulieu/meet-the-team
www.jesterskids.org/bicknacre/meet-the-team
www.jesterskids.org/bicknacre/meet-the-team-kids-club
www.jesterskids.org/danbury/meet-the-team
www.jesterskids.org/meet-the-team-business-marketing-admin

If you'd like to be welcomed in with open arms, check out our current vacancies:
https://jesterskids.org/recruitment/

17/02/2026

A huge heartfelt thank you and appreciation to the longest standing members of the Jesters Family for their commitment to excellence.

Certificates and vouchers were awarded on Inset Day to these wonderful ladies for their loyalty, dedication and contribution that have been instrumental in Jesters success.

Congratulations on reaching 5, 7 and 10 year milestones. With a special mention to Paula and Tiff who have been with us over a remarkable 17 and 16 years respectively. 🥰🎉🌟