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Hampshire

Early Years jobs in Portsmouth.

Nurseries and pre-schools work to strict statutory ratios, so a single absence can close a room. Actionus supplies Level 2 and Level 3 qualified early years practitioners, room leaders and nursery managers for temporary and permanent roles.

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Hiring in Portsmouth

What the Portsmouth market looks like.

Queen Alexandra Hospital is a single large acute site serving Portsmouth and south east Hampshire, so departmental pressure translates quickly into locum requests. Community and mental health work runs across a wide coastal patch, and some services link to the Isle of Wight.

Major employers in Hampshire

  • —Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
  • —Solent NHS Trust
  • —Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Also covering

Fareham · Gosport · Havant · Chichester · Waterlooville · Isle of Wight

Typical settings

  • Day nurseries
  • Pre-schools and playgroups
  • School nursery classes
  • Holiday and wraparound care

Common specialities

  • Baby room
  • Toddler and pre-school rooms
  • Room leadership
  • EYFS
  • Nursery management

Questions

Early Years work in Portsmouth, answered.

What early years jobs are available in Portsmouth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent early years roles across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area, including day nurseries, pre-schools and playgroups, school nursery classes. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire early years practitioners in Portsmouth?
Actionus works with education employers across Portsmouth and the wider Hampshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring early years practitioners.
What registration do I need to work as a early years professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Portsmouth?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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