Nursery Practitioner

Location: Great Barr/Walsall – Accessible from surrounding West Midlands areas
Salary: £13.03 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Number of Vacancies: 2

Ready for a New Challenge in Early Years?

If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and develop, and have experience leading within an Early Years environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Take the next step in your Early Years career with a role that lets you shape children's lives every day, while developing valuable leadership skills.

What's in it for You?

£13.03 per hour
Permanent employment offering 40 hours per week
Full-time position with an immediate start available
Opportunity to lead either the Tweenies Room or Toddlers Room
Friendly and supportive working environment
The chance to develop your leadership and Early Years skills
A creative, play-based approach to children’s learning
Potential flexibility with working hours depending on nursery requirements
The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s early development

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner with room leadership responsibilities, you will play a key part in ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, learning, and support. Bring your confidence and motivation to a team that values creativity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the daily organisation of your allocated nursery room
Provide guidance, encouragement, and support to other practitioners
Create fun, stimulating activities that promote children’s development
Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Support children's communication, confidence, and independence
Monitor and record children’s achievements and developmental progress
Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Establish strong working relationships with parents and carers
Support children’s individual routines, needs, and interests
Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are consistently followed
Work alongside nursery management to maintain high-quality childcare standards

Skills and Experience

Essential:

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare
Previous experience working as a Nursery Room Leader
Experience within a nursery or similar Early Years setting
Sound understanding of the EYFS and child development
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a small team
Strong organisational and communication skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety requirements
Confidence in planning activities suitable for different developmental stages
A professional, nurturing, and enthusiastic attitude

Desirable:

Experience working with younger children, particularly Tweenies or Toddlers
Paediatric First Aid certification
Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to complete training
Experience supporting the development of other Early Years staff

Who Would This Role Suit?

If you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or a qualified childcare professional who’s ready to take on the responsibility of leading a nursery room, this could be your next exciting move. This role is also accessible for applicants travelling from Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, West Bromwich, and nearby areas.

Interested in Applying?

There are two permanent positions available, with the nursery keen to welcome dedicated professionals as soon as possible.

Smart Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from regulated activity with children

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