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Why work for us?

We have revised our pay scales for 2022


Acorn are passionate about making sure all our employees are feel valued and are rewarded for their tireless efforts in providing the best education and care for the children that access our settings. We recognise that in an undervalued sector, being ‘competitive’ is not fair or enough, that’s why we continually review and increase our payscales for all our roles, so our practitioners are fairly rewarded for what they do. Being a not-for-profit gives us an advantage, over other employers as we are able to use all profits to reinvest in our settings, training and pay for our employees.

2022 payscale


Joining Acorn means joining a team dedicated to putting children first through ethical practices set up to develop and enrich the lives of every child who becomes part of the Acorn family. Our people are our values as they deliver the Personal, Professional, Nurturing, Outdoor Learning and Ethical approaches to early years we live by.

There will be times when you may be required to transform into a dinosaur, become a racing car driver, take part in a fashion walk, open a restaurant, build skyscrapers, construct waterfalls, put on a show and most importantly snuggle when needed all whilst being you!

So, if you want to be part of something extraordinary, be part of Acorn!

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If working part of a team whose priorities are delivering the highest level of care and education to every child wasn’t enough, when you join Acorn you will benefit from:

  • Payscales that are competitive, transparent and reviewed annually
  • Childcare discount – nothing should be a barrier to your career
  • Generous family leave – supporting you to support your family
  • Christmas closure – Santa doesn’t wait for anyone
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more) – even superheroes need time off
  • 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans – investing in you for the whole journey
  • Enhanced pension scheme – not as far away as you think 😉
  • Life assurance – just for a little reassurance
  • Flu vaccinations – it shouldn’t cost you anything to feel safe
  • Recommend a friend scheme – we trust that if you love working for us, you’ll only bring the right people too
  • Professional Development Grants – don’t let money stand in the way of your career
  • Cyclescheme – helping you get back on the saddle
  • Techscheme – making a brand new laptop a little more affordable
  • Length of Service awards – time with us means treats for you
  • Summer and Christmas parties – all work and no play is a myth
  • Pay advances for when times are tough
  • Employee assistance wellbeing programme – because you matter to us

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

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Telephone: 01908 510309

One of the most established providers of nurseries and childcare in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

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