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  • Home
  • Nurseries
    • Denmead
    • Holybourne
    • Basingstoke
    • Barford St Martin
    • Eastleigh
    • Alton
  • Why Choose Us
    • Our Premium Package
    • Funded Childcare
    • Thoughtful Food Programme
    • Movement & Mindfulness
    • Earth Explorers Programme
    • Makaton
    • Children with SEN
    • Room Aesthetics
    • Safety and Security
    • Communication
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Events
  • Enrol
  • About
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    • Leadership Team
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    • Flex Force
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    • Denmead Family Page
    • BSM Family Page
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    • Welcome to New Families

Your Career with First Friends

At First Friends, we’re passionate about giving every child the very best start in life — and that begins with our incredible team. 


Due to continuous growth and the increasing demand for places across our nurseries, we’re always on the lookout for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who share our passion for early years education.


Whether you’re just starting or looking to take the next step in your career, there are plenty of opportunities to grow, progress, and thrive within the First Friends family.


On this page, you’ll discover:
👶 The roles currently available
📝 How to apply

🌟 What our team loves about working here
🎁 The benefits of joining us


If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you!

Need more flexibility at work?

 We are seeking a team of people to offer on-call childcare support to help out at any of our nurseries. What's great about this opportunity is, it can work around your lifestyle and your existing commitments. You choose your hours, you choose the nursery. 

Find our more about FlexForce

We are recruiting for the following Senior Roles:

Deputy Manager, Alton

This role is advertised on Indeed. Visit the link below for more information and to apply:

Indeed advert

Deputy Manager, Holybourne

Please contact our recruiting manager for more information.


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Nursery Educators and Apprentices

Early Years Educator, Eastleigh

Early Years Educator, Eastleigh

Early Years Educator, Eastleigh

This role is advertised on Indeed. Visit the link below for more information and to apply:

Indeed advert

Early Years Educator, Denmead

Early Years Educator, Eastleigh

Early Years Educator, Eastleigh

This role is advertised on Indeed. Visit the link below for more information and to apply:

Indeed advert

Early Years Educator, Alton

Early Years Educator, Eastleigh

Early Years Educator, Holybourne

This role is advertised on Indeed. Visit the link below for more information and to apply:

Indeed advert

Early Years Educator, Holybourne

Early Years Apprentice, Holybourne

Early Years Educator, Holybourne

We are not yet advertising this role on Indeed. So, please reach out to our recruiting manager for more information.


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Early Years Apprentice, Holybourne

Early Years Apprentice, Holybourne

Early Years Apprentice, Holybourne

We are not yet advertising this role on Indeed. So, please reach out to our recruiting manager for more information.


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How to apply

 You can apply for our jobs advertised on Indeed or apply directly. Please email your CV with a covering letter to our recruiting manager, Rae.

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Why join the First Friends family?

When you join First Friends you are joining a family that rewards its people well, values every opinion and enables the career development and progression of everyone.  

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 

Childcare discount

Inspiration & rewards

Monthly recognition

Save up to 50% on care for your child or children in our nurseries 

Inspiration & rewards

Inspiration & rewards

Inspiration & rewards

 Annual conferences, team building events and team player of the month.

Workplace pensions

Inspiration & rewards

Inspiration & rewards

We contribute to a workplace pension 

Birthdays off - celebrate

Professional development and progression

Birthdays off - celebrate

Happy birthday, we’ll pay you not to work today! 

Recommend a friend

Professional development and progression

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

Seasons greetings

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

Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager

" 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!" 

Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager

Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager

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

Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager

Sally, Nursery Educator at Basingstoke

 "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.” 

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