Long-Term Nursery Cover
Long-Term & Maternity Cover That Fits Your Setting
Whether you need maternity cover, a long-term placement or a permanent addition to your team — we find the right person for your setting. Not just qualified. The right values, the right personality, the right cultural fit. Fully vetted, fully supported, from day one.
PSL Approved | REC Accredited | 3,000+ Placements per year | 750+ Google reviews |PSL Approved | REC Accredited | 3,000+ Placements per year | 750+ Google reviews |
Finding the Right Long-Term Fit Is About More Than Qualifications
The right long-term team member isn’t just about what’s on a CV. It’s about values, personality, and cultural fit — someone who integrates into your team, connects with your children, and becomes part of what makes your setting special.
That’s why we take time to understand your setting before we start searching. We learn your values, your team dynamic, your vision — and then we find someone who genuinely fits. Not just for now, but for the long term.
Whether you need maternity cover, a long-term supply placement, or a permanent hire — we support you through every step of the process, from first conversation to first day and beyond.
Why Long-Term Staffing Makes a Difference












Every Long-Term Staffing Solution Your Setting Needs
From planned maternity cover to permanent hires — we have the right solution for every long-term staffing need. Whatever the role, we’ll find the right person.

Every Candidate Vetted to the Highest Standard
Every practitioner we place has been through our comprehensive compliance framework. You never have to worry about safeguarding, qualifications or right to work — we handle all of it.
Our Memberships & Affiliations
We are proud to be recognised by the industry’s leading bodies. Every accreditation we hold is a reflection of our commitment to compliance, professionalism, and the highest standards in early years recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply submit your booking enquiry with your dates, times, room or age-group needs, and any specific requirements. We’ll take it from there.
Yes. Temporary placements can be a great way to assess fit before committing to a long-term hire.
Yes. We support urgent and last-minute staffing requests and offer out-of-hours support for nurseries that need quick help.
We work quickly to support nurseries with emergency cover, short-term absences, and planned staffing needs. Once you submit your enquiry, a dedicated account manager will review your requirements and begin matching suitable staff.
Yes. All staff supplied through Evolve Within Recruitment go through compliance and safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS, Right to Work, references, and qualification checks where required.
Yes. We support nurseries with both temporary cover and permanent early years recruitment, helping settings stay compliant, supported, and fully staffed.
We provide early years recruitment support across the UK, helping nurseries with emergency bookings, short-term cover, and permanent hires.
We recruit a wide range of early years professionals, including nursery assistants, room leaders, SEND specialists, and experienced educators.




