Senior Nursery Practitioner

YMCA Black Country Group; Dudley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (24/7)

IMHR Plus discounts

25 days annual leave

SimplyHealth cash plan

Staff discounts

CPD opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group are seeking a Level 3 qualified Third in Charge to lead a nursery room and deliver high-quality care for children aged 6 months to 5 years. You will plan and implement the EYFS curriculum while supporting families and maintaining a safe, stimulating environment.

You’ll join a trauma-informed organisation with opportunities for CPD, staff discounts, and an Employee Assistance Programme. DBS checks and references are required in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
• Motivated and passionate about working with children and their families, ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain high-quality education and care for children from 6 months to 5 years.
• Take responsibility for your room, including caring for sick children or minor injuries and preparing resources.
• Provide daily leadership within the room and work with the Nursery Manager and Senior Managers to ensure good practice.

Skills

EYFS planning

Child safeguarding

Room leadership

Family engagement

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Tools

DBS check

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Third in Charge (otherwise known as a Senior Nursery Practitioner within YMCA BCG) who will help to provide a warm and welcoming environment within either nursery, where young children and their families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support.

You will have experience of planning and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be motivated and passionate about working with children and their families, striving to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for children to grow and develop.

What will you do?

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing and maintaining high-quality education and care for children from 6 months - 5 years.
• Responsibility for your room, such as caring for sick children or minor injuries, checking and preparing resources for use, and ensuring the room is clean at the end of the day.
• Being part of the Nursery Senior Team, you will provide daily leadership within the room, set a positive example to childcare practitioners, and work closely with the Nursery Manager and Senior Managers to ensure good practice.

Please find attached Job Description for further information.

About Us

YMCA Black Country Group is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 references, which will be verified via telephone, before taking up the role.

Apart from a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a company that is passionate about giving back to the community, the successful applicant will also receive:

• 24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to our IMHR Plus online portal, offering discounts at major brands and retailers
• 25 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and an increase based on length of service
• SimplyHealth cash plan e.g. dental care, physiotherapy, diagnostic consultation, tests, scans and more
• Staff discount for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

YMCA BCG is a trauma-informed organisation; we recognise and understand the widespread impact of trauma on individuals to shape policies, practices, and culture. We are sensitive and responsive to the needs of those who have endured trauma to prevent its recurrence among clients and staff.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date should we receive sufficient applications.