At Abacus Ark, we’re more than just a nursery group — we’re a family. Family values are at the heart of everything we do, and our close-knit, supportive community ensures every member of our team feels valued, heard, and inspired.
We believe that caring for children begins with caring for the people who nurture them. That’s why we offer an environment built on encouragement, collaboration, and opportunity — a place where you can truly grow. Whether you’re taking your first step into early years education or looking to advance your career, you’ll find plenty of room to develop your skills, confidence, and creativity.
Here, personal growth and professional development go hand in hand. Through ongoing training, mentorship, and genuine support, we help our team members become the very best versions of themselves — because when you thrive, so do the children in our care.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference, love working with others who share your values, and want to be part of something special, come and join our fantastic, family-run nursery group. Together, we’ll help little minds — and big hearts — grow.
Opportunities To Progress
Discover opportunities to grow and thrive in a workplace where teachers are truly valued and appreciated. We offer fair, competitive pay from the start, allowing you to focus on what matters most: inspiring and nurturing the children in your care.
Key Teacher Partnerships Help You Achieve Excellence
Successful teachers have the time, tools, and knowledge to form collaborations with parents and caregivers. Support your young learners with a strong partnership of ideas and resources that you can rely on.
Preparing Young Minds With FIRST Steps
Join a team dedicated to fostering curiosity! Our core FIRST Steps curriculum is enriched by expert teachers. Together, we prepare young minds to embrace challenges and explore the world around them with confidence.
Walk in the Shoes of Our Children
Each child is a curious, competent participant in their learning. As a teacher, you’ll embrace this child-centered philosophy, respecting their interests and perspectives and creating a truly enriching environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued!
Leadership Values All Teachers & Staff
Get all the support you need, just say the word! Leadership answers questions and gives advice about lesson plans, classroom management, behaviour, and more. You also know your contributions are appreciated and valued.
At Abacus Ark, we believe in supporting our employees both personally and professionally with a range of benefits that help them thrive, including:
We believe in compensating our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication. Our salaries are competitive and reflective of industry standards.
We understand that everyone has different needs and responsibilities outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options from 4 or 5 days weeks across out nurseries.
We believe in taking care of our employees’ physical and mental health. That’s why we offer access for all to enrol on our health cash plan and wellbeing service
Generous holiday allowance including 2 weeks off during our Christmas closure period
Access to extensive training courses and personal development and apprenticeship schemes