Level 3 Early Years Practitioner – Maternity Cover (40h)

Shooting Stars; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Fully funded training and professional

Career progression across Midlands nur

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid

Enhanced DBS paid for by us

Free uniform

Staff recognition and appreciation

Excellent break facilities and staff

Job summary

Shooting Stars Nursery in Stourbridge is seeking a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for maternity cover. You will act as a key person, support learning and development, and work with families in a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

The role requires a Level 3 EY qualification, EYFS understanding, strong communication, teamwork and safeguarding commitment. The position is a fixed-term contract for approximately 6–9 months.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a nursery, preschool or childcare setting.
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key person and build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support learning and wellbeing through engaging play experiences.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Observe and record children's progress.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support children's communication, confidence and independence.
• Work in partnership with parents and carers.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of care and education.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Shooting Stars Nursery in Stourbridge is seeking a qualified Level 3 Early Years Practitioner for maternity cover. You will act as a key person, support learning and development, and work with families in a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday.

The role requires a Level 3 EY qualification, EYFS understanding, strong communication, teamwork and safeguarding commitment. The position is a fixed-term contract for approximately 6–9 months.