L2 or L3 Nursery Officer

YMCA Derbyshire; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organisation in East Midlands is seeking a Level 2/Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join their team at YMCA Stepping Stones. Candidates should have a passion for working with children and be able to create a safe, stimulating environment. The role offers training opportunities and the chance to develop skills in overseeing children’s development in a supportive setting. Attractive benefits include generous annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous Annual leave

Pension contributions

Discount on childcare

Free parking

Uniform supplied

Costco card

Christmas dinner

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high quality and supportive learning environments.
• Ability to support children’s behaviour, learning, and development.
• Skills in creating a safe and positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Join the friendly team at YMCA Stepping Stones.
• Provide a high-quality learning environment for children.
• Support and enhance your own skills along the way.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Knowledge of safeguarding and health legislation

Ability to create a stimulating environment

Education

Minimum level 2 early years qualification

Safeguarding to level 3 (training can be provided)

Job description

Level 2/Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner

Based: YMCA Stepping Stones, St Marks Road

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

This is an exciting time for you to join YMCA Stepping Stones; we are currently expanding our provision and developing our rooms and outdoor spaces.

We are looking for enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team with the drive to provide a high quality and supportive learning environment for our children and their families.

We are looking for a positive, vibrant individual with a passion for working with children to provide a safe, stimulating and positive environment to support children’s behaviour, learning and development.

You will of course be supported and have the opportunity to develop and enhance your own skills along the way.

Minimum level 2 early years qualification

Knowledge of legislation including equality, safeguarding, PREVENT, SEND, health and safety and food hygiene.

Safeguarding to level 3 (training can be provided)

At YMCA Derbyshire we aim to transform the lives of the people we work with for the better. We are looking for brilliant people who will ensure that safeguarding the people we work with is a priority.

The appointment is subject to YMCA Derbyshire receiving two satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and a six-month probationary period.

YMCA Derbyshire are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. If you’re disabled, we will guarantee you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for the role you’ve applied for. Are you a disabled candidate who would like to apply on this basis?

If you do not wish to apply under the scheme, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments for you to attend an interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

What we offer:

• Generous Annual leave
• Pension contributions
• Discount on childcare
• Free parking
• Uniform supplied
• Costco card
• Christmas dinner

For an informal chat or any questions please contact Angelina Brett on 01332 372245 or 07715243469.

Closing date: 31/12/2025

Interviews to be held: On a rolling basis as applications are reviewed.

Vision

• So, they can fulfil their dreams
• have a safe space to learn and grow
• feel equipped to belong, contribute and prosper
• feel supported to be active in body, mind and spirit

Mission

To develop the whole person, body, mind and spirit.

Values

From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

• Protect
• Trust
• Hope
• Persevere

YMCA Derbyshire are committed to providing dual professionalism opportunities.

We will do this by offering placements within other organisations in our community.

By supporting dual professionalism, we will improve our development, increase our experiences and outcomes which will positively impact YMCA Derbyshire, our employees, our residents and learners and our communities.

Equality and Diversity Statement

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of its operations. We value and embrace individual differences and believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome people from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.