Early Years Practitioner Level 3 (Maternity cover)

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

CPD provision

Supportive environment

Opportunities across MAT

Friendly children

Job summary

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust seeks an Early Years Practitioner Level 3 for maternity cover at Tinywoods Nursery or First Steps Nursery. Working with children aged 0-5, you will apply the Early Years Foundation Stage, create a caring and stimulating environment, and collaborate with a friendly team.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in childcare, at least 1 year of relevant experience in a good or outstanding setting, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with young children in a setting
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• Be outgoing, confident, flexible and have good communication within the team

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 0-5 years
• Support nursery management to provide high quality day-to-day care and education
• Cover relief shifts to ensure staff-child ratios are maintained

Skills

Years of experience

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 childcare & education

Job description

POST: Early Years Practitioner L3 (Maternity Cover)

LOCATION: Tinywoods Nursery or First Steps Nursery

GRADE: Grade B/C SCP 3 - 8

SALARY: £25,615 - £27,710 per annum pro rata (Actual salary £22,666 - £24,519 per annum)

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time only

Required As Soon As Possible

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.

Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.

We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.

We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.

The position offered is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated candidate holding a level 3 qualification with a minimum of 1 years experience to join our team. You will be working with children aged 0-5 years old. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, be outgoing, confident, flexible, friendly and have good communication skills within our team.

We are also seeking to employ qualified staff members for relief cover, covering annual leave and emergency staff absences. You will be expected to cover with little notice, in emergency cases, to ensure staff - child ratios are adhered to at all times.

The successful applicant will:

• Be required to have at least 1 years’ experience of working with young children in a good or outstanding setting.
• Hold a level 3 (or above) qualification in child care and education.
• Have the ability to support the nursery management in providing high quality and effective day to day care and education for children by providing a caring and stimulating environment full of opportunities and experiences for the children and families to learn from and explore.
• Be able to work as part of a team of qualified and experienced Nursery practitioners and assistants.

We can offer:

• Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exceptional CPD provision
• a supportive working environment and team ethos
• friendly, enthusiastic children.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026