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Join a founding team where practitioners are empowered, developed and genuinely valued.

Why Meadows Tree

A place where good people flourish

We lead by empowerment, not control. Our team enjoy real trust, real development and real recognition — in a beautiful setting with leaders who listen. As a founding team member, you’ll help shape the culture of a setting built to last.

  • Competitive pay reviewed annually
  • Funded training & qualifications (Training Academy pathway)
  • Career progression as we grow
  • Wellbeing support and staff appreciation culture
  • Beautiful, well-resourced working environment
Current opportunities

Founding team roles

RoleTypeStatus
Nursery ManagerFull timeOpen — apply now
Deputy Manager / SENCOFull timeOpen — apply now
Room Leaders (Baby, Toddler, Preschool)Full timeOpen — apply now
Early Years Practitioners (L2/L3)Full & part timeOpen — apply now
Apprentice Early Years PractitionersApprenticeshipRegister interest

To apply, click apply now next to the role you want, fill in the application form and attach your CV. Your application is sent straight to hr@meadowstree.co.uk

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Meadows Tree is committed to safeguarding. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS and references.

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Recruitment Application Form

Early Years, Wraparound and Support Roles

Before you start: please complete every section. A CV is welcome but does not replace this form.

Safeguarding: Meadows Tree is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments are subject to identity and right-to-work checks, a full employment history, two references, qualification checks and an Enhanced DBS check. No one starts work until these have been received.

Prefer to complete it offline? Download the Word version and return it to hr@meadowstree.co.uk.

Section 1Position applied for
Position applied for (tick all that apply) *
Preferred hours *
Days available
Section 2Personal details
Section 3Identity and right to work in the UK

By law we check every applicant’s right to work in the same way before they start.

Do you have the right to work in the UK? *
Will you need a visa or sponsorship to work for us, now or in the future? *
Basis of right to work (tick one) *

If invited to interview, bring originals of: photo ID, right-to-work proof or share code, two proofs of address from the last 3 months, National Insurance evidence and your certificates.

Section 4Qualifications and training

Include Early Years qualifications, GCSE English and maths, paediatric first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene. We check originals and the DfE qualifications list.

Qualification 1

Most relevant first

Qualification 2

If applicable

Qualification 3

If applicable

Qualification 4

If applicable
Section 5Employment history — most recent first

Include all work, self-employment, agency work and volunteering since leaving school, starting with your current job. Give months and years.

Employment 1

Current or most recent

Employment 2

Previous

Employment 3

Previous

Employment 4

Previous
Have you lived or worked outside the UK for 6 months or more in the last 5 years? *
Section 6About you
Section 7References

Two referees. One must be your current or most recent employer and, if you have worked with children, the most recent employer where you did so. No relatives or friends.

Referee 1

Current or most recent employer
Contact before interview? *

Referee 2

Required
Contact before interview? *
Section 8Criminal records and suitability

Roles with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Protected (filtered) convictions and cautions need not be disclosed. A record does not automatically bar you; failing to disclose may.

Do you have any unspent convictions or conditional cautions? *
Do you have any spent convictions or adult cautions that are not protected (filtered)? *
Are you barred from working with children, or disqualified from childcare (Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018)? *
Have you ever been refused registration, or had a registration cancelled, by Ofsted or another regulator? *
Have you ever been subject to a safeguarding allegation, disciplinary action or regulatory finding relating to children? *

If you prefer, you can send details in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential — HR” instead.

Section 9Other information
Are you related to, or in a close relationship with, anyone at Meadows Tree? *
Do you hold a full UK driving licence? *
Section 10Declaration

I confirm the information in this form is true and complete. I understand that false or missing information may lead to an offer being withdrawn or dismissal, that any offer depends on satisfactory checks including an Enhanced DBS, and that I will not start work until these are received. I consent to Meadows Tree Ltd using this information and contacting my referees for recruitment and safeguarding purposes. Forms from unsuccessful applicants are securely destroyed after 6 months.

Clicking send emails your application, the position you want and your CV to our HR team at hr@meadowstree.co.uk. Questions? Email hr@meadowstree.co.uk.