Senior Nursery Practitioner

YMCA BCG; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 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, YG

CPD opportunities

Job summary

YMCA Black Country Group in West Bromwich is seeking a Level 3 qualified Third in Charge (Senior Nursery Practitioner) to create a warm, welcoming environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years and their families. You will lead your room daily, plan and implement the EYFS curriculum, support the childcare manager, and ensure high-quality care.

The role includes safeguarding, resource preparation, and contributing to a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification required and EYFS knowledge.
• Experience leading a nursery room and supporting a manager.
• Commitment to safeguarding and positive family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
• Lead room duties, care for sick children, prepare resources and keep the room clean.
• Lead daily in-room practice, model good standards, and work with managers to ensure best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

EYFS knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a Level 3 qualified Third in Charge (otherwise known as aSenior 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.

Benefits

• 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.