Early Years Service

Recruitment Support

Refined strategies to attract, assess, and retain high-calibre early years practitioners.

Focus SectorEarly Years (EYFS)
AvailabilityUK & International
Recruitment Support

Service Overview

Sourcing qualified, dedicated early years practitioners is one of the biggest challenges in the sector today. We support nursery groups and independent settings in refining their recruitment and selection processes. From designing effective job descriptions and assessment tasks to advising on career progression pathways, we help you build stable, high-performing teams.

By looking beyond CVs to evaluate practitioners' hands-on interactions and alignment with your setting's core pedagogy, we ensure that new hires contribute positively to your culture from day one.

Sourcing & Assessment Focus

Process Redesign

Optimizing job specifications, advert placements, and vetting processes.

Practical Assessments

Designing on-site tasks that evaluate a candidate's actual interaction with children.

Retention Planning

Creating clear career pathways, training opportunities, and recognition programs.

Recruitment Support Stages

1

Needs Audit

Reviewing your current vacancies, turnover patterns, and recruitment challenges.

2

Strategy Design

Developing tailored job descriptions, interview questions, and assessment criteria.

3

Selection Support

Assisting your team in shortlisting and running practical assessment days.

4

Onboarding Review

Structuring your induction program to ensure long-term retention.

Request a Proposal for Recruitment Support

Ready to strengthen your setting? Provide your details below and our expert team will prepare a structured proposal shaped around your specific needs.

Phone07432 118146Emailinfo@awakeconsultancy.comWebsitewww.awakeconsultancy.com
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