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.

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