Careers at Pop Up
Day Nursery
Join a team that's shaping early childhood education across Wellingborough and Irchester, warm environments, real progression, and a curriculum built with care.
Why join Pop Up
Whichever setting you join, Wellingborough or Irchester, you'll find the same warmth, support, and sense of purpose we bring to every child in our care.
Real progression
Apprenticeships, Level 3 pathways and ongoing training, properly supported, not just promised.
A genuine team
Small, close-knit settings where everyone knows your name, and Charlotte and Panita are hands-on every day.
Fair, competitive pay
Pay benchmarked against sector rates, with your contribution properly recognised.
Flexible settings
Both Wellingborough and Irchester offer all-year and term-time only roles. Wellingborough hours run 7:30am–6pm, Irchester 8am–4pm, so you can find the pattern and site that fit your life.
Meaningful curriculum
Our play-based, nature-focused approach, built around Development Matters and our own Golden Goals, gives every day real purpose.
Safe, well-resourced settings
Spacious outdoor areas, welcoming indoor spaces, and safeguarding taken seriously, somewhere you'll be proud to work.
Current vacancies
We're recruiting across our Wellingborough and Irchester settings. Tap a role to see pay, hours and what we're looking for.
Deputy Manager
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
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Deputy Manager
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
Pay scale / hours
40 hours per week
4 day or 5 day shift
TTO or all year
Minimum £27,268.80 based on full year
Qualifications needed
Level 5 or above in Early Years
Minimum 2 years childcare experience
Interested?
Email your CV to:
info@popupdaynursery.com
Lunch Cover
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
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Lunch Cover
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
Pay scale / hours
10 hours per week
All year
Rate of pay £12.71 per hour
Qualifications needed
Level 3 or above in Early Years
Minimum 1 year childcare experience
Interested?
Email your CV to:
info@popupdaynursery.com
Bank Staff
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH / Irchester Village Hall
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Bank Staff
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH / Irchester Village Hall
Pay scale / hours
0 hour contract
Rate of pay: minimum based on age and experience
Qualifications needed
Desired Level 2 or above
Will consider unqualified if relevant childcare experience
Interested?
Email your CV to:
info@popupdaynursery.com
Nursery Cook
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
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Nursery Cook
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
Pay scale / hours
16 hours per week
All year
Rate of pay £12.71 per hour, dependent on experience
Qualifications needed
Kitchen experience
Must have driving licence and vehicle
Interested?
Email your CV to:
info@popupdaynursery.com
Early Years Educator
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
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Early Years Educator
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH
Pay scale / hours
20 hours per week
All year
Minimum £12.71 per hour
Qualifications needed
Level 3 or above in Early Years
Minimum 2 years childcare experience
Interested?
Email your CV to:
info@popupdaynursery.com
Apprentice
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH / Irchester Village Hall
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Apprentice
178 Finedon Road, NN8 4AH / Irchester Village Hall
Pay scale / hours
15 hour contract
Rate of pay £8 per hour
Qualifications needed
Desired Level 2 or above
Will consider unqualified if relevant childcare experience
Interested?
Email your CV to:
info@popupdaynursery.com
What our team say
We asked our team at Wellingborough and Irchester what it's really like working at Pop Up. Here's what they said.
Charlotte and Panita genuinely care — not just about the children but about us as a team. I've grown so much since joining, and I feel fully supported in going for my next qualification.
I started as an apprentice not knowing what to expect, and now I'm studying for my Level 3 with a team around me that makes every day enjoyable. I love coming to work.
What I love most is that our curriculum actually means something. The Golden Goals and our nature-focused approach give the children — and us — a real sense of purpose each day.
What happens after you apply
No lengthy cover letters or formal panel interviews. We want to get to know you as a person — your values matter more to us than a perfectly polished CV.
Send your application
Tell us a bit about yourself and the role you're interested in. No lengthy cover letter needed.
We get in touch
Usually Charlotte or Panita will reach out within a few working days for an initial chat.
Come and see us
Visit your setting, meet the team, and see the nursery in action. Ask us anything — no formal interview pressure.
Join the family
DBS checks, references and onboarding sorted for you, so you can start making a difference as soon as possible.
Not sure which role is right for you?
We're always happy to have a conversation. Tell us a bit about yourself — the right opportunity at Pop Up might be closer than you think. Send your resume to info@popupdaynursery.com