Nursery Practitioner

Nelson Recruitment Services; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery in Oldbury is seeking an Early Years Practitioner to oversee care and education for children aged 0 to 5. The role includes leading staff, ensuring high educational standards, and implementing the EYFS curriculum. Candidates must have CACHE level 3 or equivalent and demonstrated leadership experience. This full-time position involves working 40 hours a week with the potential for overtime. The nursery emphasizes a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a level 2 or 3 in Early Years.
• Experience as a room leader required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff including recruitment and training.
• Achieve high standards of care and education.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the EYFS curriculum.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Strong people management skills

Excellent organisational skills

Knowledge of Ofsted standards

Pediatric first aid

Education

CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3, EYFS or equivalent

2-3 years post-qualifying experience in full day care

Job description

Bloms Day Nursery is currently recruiting an Early years practitioner for our Curiosity approach nursery.

(You must hold a level 2 or 3 in Early Years not health and social)

The Nursery offers high quality full day care for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Open 7.00am-6.00pm 51 weeks of the year.

The nursery will be heavily supported by the curiosity approach to learning, with an emphasis on the natural world and what we can learn from the world around us.

The role will be room based, with specific roles delegated according to skills and abilities for example, SENCO or Safeguarding lead. The job is for 40 hours a week, across 5 days, with the occasional over time.

You must be:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements, having achieved good/outstanding Ofsted results.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and inspire your team, providing support and guidance where needed.
• Have outstanding customer service skills with a focus on setting your nursery apart from other local settings by providing exceptional services in all aspects of the business.
• Be committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of the nursery and able to implement change when required.
• Have experience/knowledge around the Curiosity approach.

Responsibilities will include:

• To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education and oversee the planning and implementation of the EYFS curriculum across all age groups.
• To effectively lead and manage the staff including recruitment and retention, providing day‑to‑day guidance, training and support to all staff.
• Ensuring child/staff ratios are adhered to at all times and that all daily checklists are completed on time and accurately, such as opening and closing the nursery, outdoor risk assessments, and all internal domestic areas checklists.
• To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends specifically related to the relevant curriculum, assist in compiling policies and ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times.
• To implement an effective parent liaison program and be influential in developing strong partnerships with parents, guardians and carers.
• Experience in dealing with staff issues as they arise such as grievances, investigations, disciplinary matters, absence management and flexible working requests.
• To hold an additional role of SENCO or Safeguarding lead within the setting.

Essential:

• CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3, EYFS or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2‑3 years post‑qualifying experience in a full day care setting.
• Experience as a room leader.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience of Ofsted standards, child development and EYFS.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Pediatric first aid.

Desirable:

• Safeguarding lead or SENCO qualifications.
• Familiar with online learning journal systems, specifically Family.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV