Nursery Practitioner

Description

Location: Walsall/Sandwell/Birmingham border

Pay: £13.03 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Vacancies: 2 Positions Available

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to take the lead in an Early Years setting?

There are two exciting Room Leader opportunities for enthusiastic Early Years professionals to join a welcoming and nurturing nursery in Great Barr. Take the next step in your childcare career with a permanent, full-time position where you can develop your leadership skills, create meaningful learning experiences for children, and be part of a supportive team.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead your own room, make a genuine impact on children’s development, and benefit from professional growth and a positive workplace culture.

What's in it for you?

£13.03 per hour

Permanent, full-time employment – 40 hours per week

Two opportunities available – Toddlers and Tweenies rooms

Opportunity to lead and develop your own Early Years room

Supportive and welcoming nursery environment

Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Creative, child-centred approach to learning

Some flexibility with working hours depending on nursery requirements

Immediate start available

The Role

As an experienced Nursery Practitioner taking on Room Leader responsibilities, you will oversee the daily organisation and running of your designated room, ensuring children receive high-quality care, education, and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing the daily running of the Toddlers or Tweenies Room

Supporting, motivating, and guiding a team of Early Years Practitioners

Planning and delivering engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework

Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment

Supporting children’s communication, independence, and social development

Completing observations, assessments, and developmental records

Ensuring appropriate staffing ratios and maintaining high standards of care

Building positive relationships with parents and carers

Supporting children’s individual learning needs and developmental milestones

Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety standards

Encouraging teamwork and supporting professional development of colleagues

Skills and Experience

Essential Requirements:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare

Previous Room Leader experience within a nursery setting

Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework

Experience supporting children’s learning and development

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Confident in supervising and supporting a team of practitioners

Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Ability to plan creative, engaging, and age-appropriate activities

A caring, enthusiastic, and proactive approach

Desirable:

Experience working with toddlers or younger nursery-aged children

Paediatric First Aid qualification

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to obtain it

Experience mentoring and developing Early Years staff

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Early Years professionals to take ownership of their own rooms within a supportive nursery environment. Whether your background is with younger children or toddlers, you’ll enjoy leading a team and helping to deliver outstanding Early Years education. xjnqpsq

If you are a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner with previous Room Leader experience, this role could be your next career step.

All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must have the right to work in the UK. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children

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