A New Era of Pay & Perks at Muddy Boots - Launching April 2025!

Sector-leading salaries—because you deserve it!

Early years professionals shape the future, yet pay in the sector often doesn’t reflect the skill, passion, and care involved.

At Muddy Boots, we’re changing that. Our new sector-leading pay structure ensures that every team member is valued, rewarded, and empowered to grow.

Best-in-Sector Pay
Competitive salary bands for every role

Wellbeing & Perks
Extra holidays, mental health support, and more

Career Growth
Funded training and fast-track promotions

From Educators to Room Leaders and beyond, our pay structure is built to reward our teams expertise, passion and commitment to helping families give their child their best start in life

  • Nursery Manager: £15.30 - £16.30 p/h

    Deputy Manager: £14.20 - £14.60 p/h

    Assistant Manager: £13.80 p/h

    Office Manager: £13.20 - £13.85 p/h

    Office Admin: £12.25 - £12.55 p/h

  • Room Leaders: £13.50 - £13.90 p/h

    Deputy Room Leaders: £12.70 - £13.10 p/h

    Early Years Teachers: £12.95 - £13.35 p/h

  • Qualified Educators: £12.50 - £12.90 p/h

    Unqualified Educators: £12.25 - £12.45 p/h

    Qualified Educators (18-20): £11.25 - £11.65 p/h

    Unqualified Educators (18-20): £11 - £11.40 p/h

    Apprentices: £7.60 - £11.60 p/h

  • Chef: £12.50 - £12.95 p/h

    Assistant Chef: £12.25 p/h

    Bank Staff: £12.21 p/h

2025 Pay Rates:
Muddy Boots Leeds

2025 Pay Rates:
Muddy Boots York

  • Nursery Manager: £15.70 - £16.95 p/h

    Deputy Manager: £14.70 - £15.20 p/h

    Office Manager: £13.20 - £14.00 p/h

  • Room Leaders: £14.00 - £14.50 p/h

    Deputy Room Leaders: £13.30 - £13.70p/h

    Early Years Teachers: £13.55 - £13.95 p/h

  • Qualified Educators: £13.00 - £13.40 p/h

    Unqualified Educators: £12.60 - £12.80 p/h

    Qualified Educators (18-20): £11.85 - £12.25 p/h

    Unqualified Educators (18-20): £11.60 - £12.00 p/h

    Apprentices: £7.60 - £11.60 p/h

  • Chef: £12.80 - £13.25 p/h

    Cleaner: £12.60 p/h

    Driver (OOSC): £12.00 p/h

    Bank Educators (Qualified): £13.10 p/h

    Bank Educators (Unqualified): £12.70 p/h

Join Team Muddy Boots

Ready to be part of a chain of growing, outstanding Early-Years nurseries, and a team that truly values you.

Apply today!