Nursery Officer

Sandwell Local Area Partnership; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council’s Workplace Nursery is seeking a caring Nursery Officer to join a friendly team on a fixed-term maternity cover until August 2027. This role supports early years learning and development for young children aged 0-5, providing a safe, warm environment and strong family partnerships.

You will implement EYFS-based activities, monitor progress, act as a Key Worker, and work closely with colleagues to uphold high standards of care, learning and safeguarding while fostering children's

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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.

What We're Looking For

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