Childcare discount
Inspiration & rewards
Monthly recognition
Save up to 50% on care for your child or children in our nurseries
Monthly recognition
Inspiration & rewards
Monthly recognition
For staff who go above and beyond their job role - We listen to our team to always strive to be the best
Inspiration & rewards
Inspiration & rewards
Inspiration & rewards
Annual conferences, team building events and team player of the month.
Workplace pensions
Birthdays off - celebrate
Inspiration & rewards
We contribute to a workplace pension
Birthdays off - celebrate
Birthdays off - celebrate
Birthdays off - celebrate
Happy birthday, we’ll pay you not to work today!
Recommend a friend
Birthdays off - celebrate
Birthdays off - celebrate
If you refer a friend for a job at First Friends and their application is successful, we will pay you £200 when your friend completes 3 month’s service
Professional development and progression
Professional development and progression
Professional development and progression
Access to First Friends Leadership and Development Academy to prepare you for promotion and advancements - Paid training.
Regular pay reviews
Professional development and progression
Professional development and progression
Rewarding your hard work and performance
Seasons greetings
Professional development and progression
Seasons greetings
Your nursery will close for 1 week over Christmas and New Year, ensuring you get to spend quality time with your family over the festive season
Here's what some of our team have to say about First Friends
Paige, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Paige, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Paige, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
"First Friends have been super accommodating for my return to work after maternity leave, allowing me to have that perfect balance of work and home life that most people want!
I feel First Friends are always striving to allow each individual to be their best whether this is through training, events or support."
Rae, Area Manager
Paige, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Paige, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
"Working at First Friends has been an incredible journey. Over the past five years, I’ve grown from a Room Leader in our Eastleigh Nursery to an Area Manager, all thanks to the company's commitment to personal development and training. First Friends truly invests in its team, and I’m proud to be a part of this supportive and growth-focused environment."
Leanne, Nursery Educator at Alton
Paige, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Sam, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
" I love working for First Friends because we are always being shown we are cared about as employees, from staff training conferences to being celebrated on our staff team Facebook page to treats being set up for us in our nurseries. I recently won NDNA’s Practitioner Of The Year Award and it wouldn’t have been possible without our manage
" I love working for First Friends because we are always being shown we are cared about as employees, from staff training conferences to being celebrated on our staff team Facebook page to treats being set up for us in our nurseries. I recently won NDNA’s Practitioner Of The Year Award and it wouldn’t have been possible without our management and staff team nominating, supporting and recognising the hard work that goes into the nursery everyday!"
Sam, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Sam, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Sam, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
"First Friends has been a huge part of my life for over 10 years. All four of my children have attended this nursery, and I have so much fun being part of this amazing team. The joy of working with children every day, alongside such supportive colleagues, makes it a truly special place to be. "
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
Sam, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
" I love working for First Friends because the children remain at the centre of everything we do.
I am given creative freedom and a platform to share my knowledge, ideas and best practice in a company where my hard work is recognised and celebrated. I am encouraged to continually develop myself professionally.
My passion, enthusiasm and hy
" I love working for First Friends because the children remain at the centre of everything we do.
I am given creative freedom and a platform to share my knowledge, ideas and best practice in a company where my hard work is recognised and celebrated. I am encouraged to continually develop myself professionally.
My passion, enthusiasm and hyperactive approach is celebrated and I never feel like I need to ‘dampen’ that - I can be me!
I get to work closely with our nursery managers and teams with a shared goal to make a difference in the lives of children…and I truly believe we have something special at First Friends and we will leave our mark on the sector - who would let want to be apart of that?
I feel like more than just a number.
Sally, Nursery Educator at Basingstoke
Sam, Nursery Educator at Barford St. Martin
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
"My journey with First Friends has seen the company grow and expand from 2 settings to 4 nurseries. I’ve seen the development of a inclusive and enabling curriculum.
I have been supported through training and extra qualifications paid for by the company to extend my knowledge on an area I’m passionate about. When I passed my level 3 SENC
"My journey with First Friends has seen the company grow and expand from 2 settings to 4 nurseries. I’ve seen the development of a inclusive and enabling curriculum.
I have been supported through training and extra qualifications paid for by the company to extend my knowledge on an area I’m passionate about. When I passed my level 3 SENCO award the management team were there to celebrate alongside me. They were there to guide us through our Ofsted going above and beyond to help us feel supported and calm throughout the process. I feel part of a family not just an employee.”