Senior Nursery Practitioner

YMCA BCG; Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Confidential Employee Assistance

IMHR Plus online portal discounts

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays

SimplyHealth cash plan

Staff discounts for YMCA nurseries and

CPD & career progression opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group is seeking a Level 3 qualified Third in Charge (Senior Nursery Practitioner) to lead a room within the nursery and support children aged 6 months to 5 years. The role emphasizes a warm, welcoming environment where families feel valued, with duties including care planning, resource preparation, and maintaining a clean and safe learning space.

You will work closely with the Childcare Manager and Senior Nursery Managers to uphold high standards of practice and foster

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualified in childcare.
• Experience leading within a nursery setting is preferred.
• Passion for working with children and families to create a safe, stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
• Lead room responsibilities including caring for sick children, resource preparation, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Provide daily leadership within the nursery Senior Team and collaborate with management to ensure best practice.

Skills

Leadership in childcare

EYFS curriculum planning

Team coordination

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Tools

First aid (not specified)

Job description

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 the nursery, where young children and their families can feel valued and obtain positive help and support.

What you will be doing:

• 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 Childcare Manager and Senior Nursery Managers to ensure good practice.

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.

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 by telephone, before taking up the role.

• 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 discounts for: childcare at our YMCA nurseries, YGym membership, and Coffee at the Clock purchases
• Ongoing opportunities for CPD & various career progression routes

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Therefore, we encourage and support the recruitment, retention and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds.

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