Senior Nursery Nurse

Studley Nursery; Studley CP; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in the West Midlands is seeking a passionate Senior Nursery Practitioner to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and a strong commitment to child development through engaging activities. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary of up to £26,845 per annum, and numerous benefits including training opportunities and subsidized childcare. Join a supportive environment where creativity and enthusiasm are celebrated.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Subsidised Childcare

Flexible Working

Bonuses

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified or above in Early Years.
• Have a commitment to supporting the whole team.
• Prepared to engage creatively with children.

Responsibilities

• Support child's development through creative play.
• Work in a team to enhance learning outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Skills

Passion for child development

Creativity

Team player

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

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Ready to further your Childcare career? Are you the person our settings are seeking?

Bright Kids was established in 1999 and since has been delivering high quality childcare by promoting learning through stimulating, creative play activities.

Due to our continuing growth we are currently in search of motivated, happy, enthusiastic individuals who can bring passion, creativity, laughter and learning into our authentic homely environments across the West Midlands to support our wonderful little Einstein’s.

We are seeking a Senior Nursery Practitioner who is Level 3 (or above!) qualified in Early Years on a permanent basis for our setting in Studley, Warwickshire.

Why work for us

• Training, training and more training – we offer comprehensive learning and development plans and readily available access to a range of training courses.
• We care about you and your wellbeing! At Bright Kids you are not just a number but an individual who is celebrated. We offer an excellent health cash plan, gym discounts, access to counselling and advice lines, a GP doctor line, discounts on major high street brands, wellbeing champions at all our sites, healthy snacks and company wellbeing activities. We also have two trained mental health first aiders for extra support if needed.
• Flexible working. We operate from 7:30 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, but we appreciate the need for flexible hours and are always open to flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Quarterly Team Target awards. The passion and enthusiasm shown by our teams are rewarded with team meals out, shopping vouchers and extra holidays.
• Plus all the usual extras like holidays, pensions, bonuses and uniform.

Candidate Requirements

• Be level 3 qualified (or above) in Early Years.
• Have a passion for the development of children.
• Be a team player with a commitment to supporting the whole team.
• Have a great sense of creativity to develop an excellent range of activities for our children.
• Be prepared to go home at the end of the day covered in green paint as you have just made the biggest and best alien ever.
• Be prepared to have lots of fun and laugh all day long as well as having a masters degree in hugs.
• And go home with jaw ache every day from smiling too much.

The Nitty Gritty

While our positions are ideally full-time on a rotating shift pattern between 7:30 am–6:00 pm Monday to Friday, we are happy to discuss part‑time and flexible working pattern options.

Salary: Up to £26,845 per annum (subject to age, experience and qualification held and includes attendance bonus scheme).

Subsidised Childcare up to 50% off fees. The subsidised childcare offers 50% off childcare fees for fee‑paying staff members until funded hours are provided. At this point the discount becomes 25% off any remaining nursery fees after the funded hours are deducted. First month nursery fees are free of charge (please note if a successful probationary period is not completed, this monthly fee will be owed to the nursery).

• Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Bonuses, Uniform, Company Pension, Flexible Working, Subsidised Childcare, Additional Birthday Holiday after 1 year, Long‑service holiday entitlements available, Company events, Access to wellbeing and mental health first aiders, Comprehensive learning and development plans, training courses, Quarterly team target awards including team meals, shopping vouchers, additional holidays and team treats.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.

Next Step

If this is the perfect job for you, please click apply and get your jaw muscles ready for all that smiling that’s about to happen.

Safeguarding Statement

Studley Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.