Early Years Senior Nursery Practitioner

West House School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

West House School is hiring an EYFS Senior Nursery Practitioner to manage care in the Seedlings room, shaping future nursery developments. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including generous annual leave.

Benefits

Discount on school fees

Contributory pension scheme

Free lunch and refreshments

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Enhanced maternity scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Early Years Childcare or equivalent.
• Recent safeguarding training.
• Proven record in delivering high-class Early Years Education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Seedlings room for children under 2.
• Reflect on practice for continual improvement.
• Supervise and develop staff within the room.

Skills

Team player

Flexibility

Knowledge of EYFS Statutory Framework

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

West House School is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable EYFS Senior Nursery Practitioner. The successful candidate will manage the excellent care and provision in the Seedlings room (under 2s), reporting to the Nursery Manager. This is a great opportunity for an EYFS Practitioner or current Room Leader to bring their skills and experience to this supervisory role and help to direct and shape the future of our nursery. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or equivalent) and will be passionate about Early Years care and education.

At West House, we celebrate each child’s individuality and unique character, using play to spark their interests and shape a learning plan that’s tailor-made just for them. Because, when children feel happy and secure, they’re free to explore, grow and take on the world.

Our ethos is built on the belief that every child deserves a strong, joyful start. We encourage natural curiosity and build resilience and confidence, making sure they’re emotionally and academically ready to excel in the next stage of life.

Duties

• Lead the Seedlings room (under 2s)
• Reflect on daily practice and identify areas for continual improvement
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager in their absence if required
• Be flexible and deploy staff and resources effectively within ratios
• Oversee all planning and provision within the room
• Liaise with the Nursery Manager, EYFS SENCo and other senior members of staff as necessary
• Carry out assessments, settling in procedures and liaise with parents
• Supervise, observe, develop and assist the other staff in the room in their practice
• Champion the school’s policies and procedures and ensure they are being followed
• To assist in the planning and provision of a caring and stimulating environment that is appropriate to individual children and enables them to work towards achieving their full potential.
• To work closely with other Early Years staff to follow planning and deliver it in a way that enables children to learn.
• To assist in maintaining ratios across the whole nursery
• To establish and maintain positive relationships with children and their families in a way that values parental involvement.
• To keep and share observations and assessments of children in your academic and pastoral care and to assist in keeping accurate records of each child’s achievement and progress.
• To assist in keeping pupil files and assessment records up to date and accurate.
• To set up for and tidy up after sessions.
• To provide a service that respects the life experiences of the pupils and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.
• To work effectively as part of a team.
• To work within the agreed framework of policies and procedures set out within the school.
• To support students and volunteers on placements.
• To assist in the management of material resources.
• To take part in day-to-day administration.
• To photocopy as required.
• To assist with record keeping, administration and general filing.
• To assist with classroom displays.
• To help promote the use of ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning.
• To carry out duties and responsibilities of the post with regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy and the needs of the school.
• To act as an ambassador of the school and to maintain a positive image of its aims and objectives.
• To liaise with EYFS colleagues, the Head of EYFS and the Headmaster on a regular basis.
• To carry out playtime and lunchtime duties.
• To assist in concerts, productions and celebrations within the department.
• To attend Open Days as required.
• To attend staff meetings, staff development and training as appropriate.
• To carry out any other duties which will be seen to enhance the children’s learning and care in the school.
• To assist in the supervision of out-of-school care as required.
• To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate.
• To keep all information regarding the school, pupils and staff completely confidential at all times.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare (or Equivalent)
• Current safeguarding training (within the last three years)
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grade C or above
• A proven record of high-class delivery of Early Years Education
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Statutory Framework

Salary:£13.57 - £13.87 per hour, with an additional £750 per annum responsibility allowance

Hours:37.5 hours per week with two 6.00pm finishes, with the potential for further hours if desired

Type of position:Permanent, full-time

Eitherterm-time only with a requirement to work during Holiday Club for four weeks during the school holidays. Extra shifts during holiday periods will be available.

£22,122.75 including allowance.

OrAll-year round with 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays to be taken during school holiday periods.

£27,284.27 including allowance

Holidays:Entitlement to 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits:Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.

Start date:1st September 2025.

How to apply

* PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE MADE USING THE SCHOOL'S APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE AT https://www.westhouseprep.com/useful-info/vacancies/ *

To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: [e-mail]

The deadline for applications isMonday 30th June at 9.00am

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview in the week commencing30th June 2025.

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.

This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.