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Willing Care Recruitment Limited; King's Norton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Annual leave progression

Free uniform

Team events

Ongoing training

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading a room, delivering high-quality EYFS-based care and education, and mentoring junior staff within a well-supported team.

The position offers £30,300 per annum for 40 hours per week year-round, with opportunities for ongoing training and discounted childcare benefits. A DBS check and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to support and mentor colleagues within early years settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding care and education in line with EYFS.
• Lead by example and mentor practitioners in your room.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to children's stages of development.
• Observe, assess and monitor children's progress with clear records.
• Utilise indoor and outdoor spaces to create learning opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support Room Leader and management to maintain high standards.
• Ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Child development

Strong communication

Mentoring colleagues

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

£30,300 per annum | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round |

This Good Ofsted-rated nursery is looking for an experienced Level 3 Senior Nursery

Practitioner to join its friendly and supportive team. Designed to provide children with the very best start in life, the nursery features purposefully designed rooms for each age group, ensuring every child benefits from an environment that's tailored to them.

Each room has been thoughtfully equipped to a high standard with engaging resources, toys, and activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and independent learning. Outside, children enjoy a large, secure garden that has been carefully planned to support outdoor play, physical development, and exciting learning opportunities throughout the year.

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you'll lead by example, supporting your room team to deliver exceptional care and education while helping every child reach their full potential.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant
• Previous experience as a
• Senior Nursery Practitioner,
• Room Leader, or an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready to step into a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and child development.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting and mentoring colleagues within an early years setting.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and child-centred approach.

What You'll Receive

• £30,300 per annum
• Discounted childcare
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Free uniform
• Regular team events
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid enhanced DBS check
• Opportunity to work within a well-resourced

Your Role

• Deliver outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Lead by example, supporting and mentoring practitioners within your room.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences tailored to children's individual stages of development.
• Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress, ensuring learning is appropriately planned and recorded.
• Make full use of the nursery's stimulating indoor environments and secure outdoor space to create exciting learning opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support the Room Leader and wider management team in maintaining high standards across the nursery.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed.

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.