Careers at Children’s Corner Childcare

Looking for Nursery Jobs or Child Care Jobs in Leeds?

If you’re passionate about working with children and want to build a rewarding career in childcare, we’d love to hear from you.
At Children’s Corner Childcare, we’re always looking for bright, enthusiastic, and caring people to join our friendly team across our nine nursery and childcare settings in Leeds.

As a family run childcare provider for over 20 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering exceptional care and education to more than 1,200 families. Our nurseries, afterschool clubs, and holiday clubs provide nurturing, home from home environments for children from six weeks to 13 years old, and inspiring workplaces for our teams.

Testimonials

Amy Fox

Nursery Manager

Simran Sahota

Nursery Practitioner

Why Choose a Career in Child Care with Us

At Children’s Corner Childcare, every day brings something new. From story time and sensory play to making mud kitchens in our mud kitchens, no two days are ever the same.

Choosing a career in childcare with us means making a real difference to children’s lives while developing your own professional skills in a supportive, family focused setting.

We are Ofsted rated “Good” and “Outstanding” across our sites and proud members of the NDNA (National Day Nurseries Association). You’ll be joining a trusted, reputable childcare provider that values both its children and its staff.

Our simple Application Process

  • Complete Application Form and Attach a CV

    Fill in the online application form here and attach your CV.

  • Review by our HR Team

    Our HR manager will be in touch if there is a role we think you might be suitable for and arrange an initial phone interview

  • 1st Interview

    This is usually a phone interview where our HR manager will get to know you a bit better and fully understand what it is you can bring to the company and why you want to work for us.

  • 2nd Interview

    Usually completed within the nursery you are applying to. This allows the Nursery manager to also be present. At this stage we ask you to complete a practical element where you will be asked to do an activity with the children so we can assess your practise as well as competency based questions by our HR Manager.

  • Final Decision

    After consultation between the Nursery Manager and our HR Manager, a final decision will be made regarding any potential job offer.

What is it like to work for
Children’s Corner Childcare?

Joining the Children’s Corner family means being part of a caring, professional, and supportive team that values every member.

Family-friendly Ethos

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer parttime and flexible working options so you can enjoy your own family time while building a fulfilling childcare career.
Staff also receive discounts on nursery, afterschool, and holiday club fees.

We've got the basics covered

We offer salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, along with a competitive pension scheme, ongoing training, and clear promotion opportunities.
Many of our senior roles are filled through internal promotions, helping you grow your childcare career right here with us.

We at Children’s Corner are proud to ensure we offer a competitive pension scheme to help look after your future.

We always aim to promote to senior positions from within the company, this allows for internal promotion given we have numerous settings within the City of Leeds.  

All our nurseries provide comfortable, clean, and friendly staff areas complete with tea, coffee, biscuits, and care baskets — because a happy team means happy children.

In addition, you will enjoy our comfortable, clean and friendly working environment complete with cosy staff rooms stocked with tea, coffee and biscuits, and care baskets. 

Rewards and Recognition

Hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed when you are part of our team. We provide a performance related end of year bonus scheme to all our staff, as well as our Superstar of the Month Award which offers further bonuses to each month’s winner.

 

Every year we hold an Awards Dinner which is open to all our colleagues to celebrate and thank them for all their hard work. We really value and appreciate our staff – they make up our Children’s Corner family. 

Superstar of
the Month Award!

Our Superstar of the Month award is where individuals are nominated by either parents, colleagues, and on occasion, some of the children in our care. The successful nomination receives a £250 bonus award paid directly into their salary that month.

We hold an annual Awards dinner which is open to all our colleagues to attend. This is an evening of celebration to thank them for their hard work and to recognise significant contributions made over the year. We really value and appreciate our staff – they make up our Children’s Corner family.  

Story time

Work / Life Balance

We are keen that our staff have a good working life balance so can offer, where appropriate,  part time working or full time over four days.  All our senior leadership team have mental health first aid qualifications, and all our staff have mental health first aid awareness so that we all look out for each other. 

We offer a comprehensive continuous professional development with a performance related bonus scheme which is paid each year in time for Christmas. 

Training

All staff receive paediatric first aid, food hygiene and safeguarding training within their first three months of employment with us. Regular reviews ensure that your salary is at the correct level and increased when you achieve childcare qualifications. Promotion opportunities are also offered where we see potential and enthusiasm.

Changing Stars Malawi Logo

Changing Stars Malawi

We take out two of our staff out to see our charity work in Malawi every other year and all staff can apply for this life changing trip!

Malawi Students
Child learning to read

Build Your Child Care Career with Children’s Corner

If you’re looking for nursery jobs in Leeds or child care jobs near you, Children’s Corner Childcare offers a welcoming place to grow, learn, and make a lasting impact.


Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your childcare career, we’ll support you every step of the way.