Join the Poppies Family

From supporting a baby’s first steps to preparing preschoolers for school, no two days are ever the same, and that’s exactly what makes a career in Early Years so rewarding.

We’re proud to have created a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where our team can thrive. Many of our staff have been with us for years, building lasting friendships and becoming an important part of our nursery family.

Babies at Poppies Nursery being read a story

Why Work at Poppies?

A friendly, supportive team that genuinely cares about one another

🌱 Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

🎓 Support for qualifications and career progression

🏡 Warm, homely nursery environments inspired by the Curiosity Approach

⭐ The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

At Poppies, you’re not just joining a nursery. You’re joining a team that is passionate about providing outstanding care and creating the very best experiences for children and families.

Looking To Join The Poppies Daycare Nursery Team?

We’re always interested in hearing from passionate and experienced childcare professionals who share our commitment to providing outstanding care and early years education.

To find out more about current opportunities or request an application form, please email poppies@poppiesdcn.com.

Please note: For qualified practitioner roles, applicants should hold a relevant childcare qualification, have a minimum of 2 years’ childcare experience, and be able to satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Room Supervisor – Perham Down

We’re currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Early Years Practitioner to join our team in our busy 2-3 year old room at our Perham Down nursery.

This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to lead a room, support children’s learning and development, and work alongside a dedicated and supportive team. We place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and have experience working within a nursery setting. If you’re passionate about providing outstanding early years experiences and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner

We’re looking for caring, enthusiastic people to join our team as Early Years Practitioners at Poppies, with opportunities available across both our Tidworth and Perham Down nurseries.

Whether you’re already qualified or looking to begin your career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from Level 2 qualified practitioners, as well as individuals interested in starting an apprenticeship and working towards their childcare qualification whilst gaining valuable hands-on experience.

If you’re passionate about working with children and want to build a rewarding career in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.