Nursery Practitioner

willingcare.vincere.io; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional day off for your birthday

Discounted childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Benefits and rewards portal

Competitive annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Excellent career progression

Job summary

WillingCare in Sutton Coldfield is looking for a Level 2 Nursery Practitioner to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery. This full-time role (40 hours per week) focuses on outdoor learning and hands-on discovery, delivering high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.

Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 Early Years qualification, have nursery experience, and demonstrate safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a warm, child-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A warm, caring, and child-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Plan and participate in engaging, child-led learning experiences.
• Make full use of the nursery's extensive outdoor spaces to support children's development.
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play and exploration.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times.

Skills

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Early Years qualification

Job description

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner

Up to £26,200 per annum | 40 Hours Per Week

Good Ofsted Rating

Step into a role where fresh air, open space, and hands-on discovery are part of everyday learning.

This is a great opportunity to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery on a full-time basis. Nestled within expansive grounds, this setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor experiences, giving children the opportunity to explore, investigate, and learn through meaningful interactions with the natural world.

Indoors, the nursery provides a calm and inviting atmosphere, with beautifully designed and carefully chosen natural resources that encourage creativity, curiosity, and independent exploration.

What We're Looking For:

• Full and relevant Level 2 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Good understanding of the EYFS framework
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A warm, caring, and child-centred approach to childcare

What's On Offer:

• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Benefits and rewards portal
• Competitive annual leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with exceptional outdoor facilities
• Excellent career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
• Plan and participate in engaging, child-led learning experiences
• Make full use of the nursery's extensive outdoor spaces to support children's development
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play and exploration
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
• Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL256537/DB