UK childcare careers

Two routes into childcare. One careers home.

Pick the door that fits you. Free to join. We match you to real opportunities near home.

Safeguarding-first vetting
Real UK vacancies
Honest pay bands
Free for candidates

Honest pay, no surprises

The early-years sector pays modestly compared with other graduate routes. We show real salary bands so you can plan.

Apprentice / Level 2

£14,500 – £18,500

Plus funded training

Qualified Level 3

£22,000 – £27,000

London weighted higher

Room leader / SENCO

£27,000 – £34,000

With experience

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us about you

    Build a free profile in minutes — entrant or experienced.

  2. 2

    We match you

    Roles or funded apprenticeships within your travel radius.

  3. 3

    Apply in one tap

    Track applications, save shortlists, never lose a lead.

Not sure which door?

Take the 60-second career quiz — we'll point you the right way.

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For employers

Are you a nursery or early-years setting?

Post staffing needs, manage placements and promote featured adverts in EYbi — the operations platform for childcare settings.