Nursery Practitioner – EYFS Care & Learning Champion

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days paid holiday a year

1 paid day a year for volunteering

2 paid staff training days

Occupational sick pay

Discounted gym membership

Recognition scheme

Staff discount on childcare

Induction to EYFS & ongoing training

Job summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide high quality care and development for children at The Elms Day Nursery, in leafy Edgbaston. The role involves light domestic duties and working up to 35 hours per week in a private nursery next to the campus.

You will join a team dedicated to Early Years Foundation Stage delivery, with opportunities for ongoing training and development and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths at minimum Level 1 or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and can-do attitude.
• Experience with children aged birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
• Knowledge of EYFS and willingness to undertake training.
• Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene in childcare settings.
• Commitment to child protection procedures.
• Ability to communicate well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care, learning and development for all children in the nursery.
• Ensure children are safe, happy and stimulated, with individual needs met under EYFS.
• Carry out light domestic duties as required in the playrooms.
• Follow nursery policies and ensure confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Plan and supervise activities including arts, crafts, cooking, reading, music and outdoor play.
• Work with parents/carers to share progress and day-to-day information.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hygienic environment for children.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Health & safety understanding

Child Protection knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Writing & presentation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Nursery Practitioner to provide high quality care and development for children at The Elms Day Nursery, in leafy Edgbaston. The role involves light domestic duties and working up to 35 hours per week in a private nursery next to the campus.

You will join a team dedicated to Early Years Foundation Stage delivery, with opportunities for ongoing training and development and a generous benefits package.