Nursery Officer

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Nursery Officer to join the Workplace Nursery team in Oldbury. This fixed-term maternity cover role is 22 hours per week, located at Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE, and offers a caring, supportive environment focused on early years development.

You will plan and deliver EYFS activities, observe progress, and build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues, while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for children.
• Plan and deliver fun, stimulating EYFS activities across all areas.
• Observe and celebrate children's progress and achievements.
• Act as a Key Worker, building relationships with children, parents and carers.
• Work with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve best outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

Job Title: Nursery Officer

Grade/Salary: Band C, SCP 5-8 (£26,427 - £27,709 per annum)

Contract Type: Part time, Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Working Pattern: 22 hours

Location: Workplace Nursery, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE

Help Children Learn, Grow and Thrive

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Nursery Officer to join our friendly Workplace Nursery team. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is passionate about early years education and wants to make a genuine difference to children's lives every single day.

Working as part of a supportive and experienced team, you'll help create a safe and nurturing environment where children feel happy, valued and inspired to learn. From celebrating first milestones and encouraging curiosity to supporting confidence and independence, you'll play an important role in shaping children's early experiences and development.

If you're someone who loves seeing children flourish, enjoys building positive relationships with families and believes that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term contract covering a maternity post until the end of August 2027.

You will:

• Create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where children feel safe and supported.
• Plan and deliver fun, stimulating activities that encourage learning through play across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Observe, monitor and celebrate children's progress and achievements.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, parents and carers, acting as a Key Worker to give individual children the support they need
• Work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Contribute to maintaining the high standards of care, learning and safeguarding within the nursery.
• Support children to develop confidence, resilience, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

You’ll have:

• A recognised Level 3 Childcare Qualification.
• Experience of working within an Early Years setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.

You’ll be someone who is:

• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Passionate about helping children learn and develop.
• Positive, reliable and professional.
• Inclusive and respectful of individual needs and differences.
• Committed to creating the best possible experiences for children and families.

Working Pattern: 22 hours, preferably worked over Tuesday - Friday

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values‑led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.

To find out more, please visit our careers page: We Are Sandwell – We Are Sandwell

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.

If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at [e-mail].

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact [e-mail]