Build a Career That Truly Matters
At iStep Learning, we support passionate people to grow, develop and make a lasting difference in children’s lives every day.
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Why choose iStep?
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & CAREER PATHWAYS
We are committed to developing our people through ongoing training, funded development opportunities and clear progression routes across our nurseries and support teams.
FUNDED QUALIFICATIONS & APPRENTICESHIPS
We support apprenticeships, funded qualifications and continued professional development, enabling you to gain recognised qualifications while building practical experience.
WELLBEING, BENEFITS & FINANCIAL SECURITY
Our people have access to a comprehensive wellbeing offer, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a benefits and discounts scheme providing savings on everyday essentials, and an enhanced pension with salary exchange options to support long-term financial wellbeing.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY & SUPPORTIVE CULTURE
We foster a welcoming, inclusive and family-friendly working environment where staff feel supported, respected and valued, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance.
Your pathway with iStep
Apprenticeships
Starting a career in early years is a rewarding choice, and our apprenticeships offer the perfect first step. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a nurturing nursery environment while working towards a recognised qualification, supported by experienced practitioners every step of the way.
Whether you’re new to the sector or looking to retrain, our apprenticeship pathways allow you to learn, earn and grow with confidence, building the foundations for a long-term career in childcare.
Qualified Practitioners
Our qualified practitioners are at the heart of everything we do. They create safe, inspiring and inclusive environments where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.
We offer opportunities for Level 2 and Level 3 practitioners who are passionate about high-quality early years education and child development. In return, we provide ongoing professional development, clear progression routes and a supportive team culture where your skills and ideas are truly valued.
Room Leaders & Managers
Strong leadership makes a real difference. Our Room Leaders and Managers play a vital role in shaping practice, mentoring teams and ensuring outstanding care and education for every child.
These roles are ideal for experienced practitioners ready to take the next step, with responsibilities including curriculum delivery, team leadership, safeguarding and partnership working with families. We support our leaders with training, coaching and opportunities to progress within the organisation.
Support Office Roles
Behind every successful nursery is a dedicated support team. Our support office roles cover areas such as HR, finance, marketing, compliance and operations, all working together to support our nursery teams.
If you’re looking to use your professional skills in a purpose-driven organisation that makes a difference to children and families, our support roles offer a rewarding career away from the classroom, with flexibility, collaboration and growth at their core.
Our Hiring Process
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Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Diversity strengthens our teams, enriches our practice and helps us better reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fair recruitment, equal opportunities and an environment where individuality is celebrated. At iStep Learning, inclusion isn’t just a value – it’s part of who we are.
