Senior Nursery Practitioner

Tops Day Nurseries; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Plymouth seeks a Senior Nursery Practitioner to ensure high-quality care and education for young children. In this role, you will lead a team of nursery practitioners, support children's learning, and promote their well-being. Applicants should hold a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and have experience in early years settings. This position offers excellent benefits including career development opportunities, well-being programs, and attractive holiday allowances.

Benefits

Free meals

Health and Wellbeing Support

Holiday Allowance of 30 days

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Extensive experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding childcare promoting children’s safety and development.
• Support children’s learning through play and activities.
• Lead nursery practitioners and assistants.
• Observing and assessing children's progress.

Skills

Childcare expertise

Leadership

Knowledge of EYFS

Safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Equivalent qualifications

Job description

Overview

Our Senior Nursery Practitioner is an experienced early years professional who provides high-quality care and education to young children while also taking on leadership responsibilities within the nursery. You will serve as a role model to our colleagues and help maintain the standards of care and learning in the nursery. About the Nursery Tops Prince Rock Nursery is a 42 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Plymouth. The nursery runs several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, cooking school, Boogie Mites, yoga, meditation and much more!

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding childcare that promotes children’s safety, well-being, and development.
• Support childrens learning through age-appropriate activities and play that meet developmental milestones.
• Observe and assess childrens progress and maintain detailed records to ensure that each childs needs are met.
• Lead and guide nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices within the room or nursery.
• Ensure learning activities are tailored to the individual needs of each child and encourage their cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Assist the Room Manager or Nursery Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of the room or nursery.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Extensive experience working in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Solid knowledge of the EYFS.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge appropriate to leading a team in an early years setting.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment. As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We’re also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenthips to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher. Exciting? We think so! Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply!

Staff Well-being and Benefits

• Staff well-being is valued and nurtured, with opportunities to celebrate achievements through staff nominations on the Each Person Scheme and special award nights.
• Free meals: free breakfast for colleagues in our nurseries.
• Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts and savings.
• Employee Recognition Platform: Each Person for gym discounts, Cycle2Work, GP on demand, cinema deals, and more.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: NHS prescription charges, optical care, and dental treatment.
• Career Development: opportunities for career progression.
• Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan: borrow up to £500 interest-free.
• Holiday Allowance: 30 days total off per year (28 days statutory + 2 extra days: birthday and a Wellbeing Day).