Nursery Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £25,618 i £27,126 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Birmingham |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 48307 |
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Position Details
Nurseries
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £25,618 to £27,126
Grade: 3
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
Pre-appointment checks
In line with recommendations and regulations relating to Early Years safeguarding and recruitment, please note that for this role:
The University will seek references from at least one referee prior to interview. Candidates must therefore provide at least one referee whom we can contact immediately. The remaining referees will usually only be contacted if you are offered appointment. Please indicate clearly on your application form which referee(s) we may contact prior to interview.
Candidates invited to interview will be asked to disclose all past names, for the sole purpose of verifying identity for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding checks. Candidates will be asked to bring documents to verify their identity (e.g. birth/adoption certificate and any evidence of name changes).
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check covering all names used.
Main Duties
Provide high quality, positive care for babies and children from 6 weeks old to 5 years through social, emotional, educational, and practical interaction, nurturing, and guidance. And having good/clear understanding of developmental stages.
Make sure the babies are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, family, and carers.
Observe and keep records of the activities and progress of children.
Complete parental inductions to liaise and ensure a smooth transition form home to nursery.
Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress.
Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child-friendly environment.
Supervise activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, reading, music, and outdoor and physical activities.
Maintain toys and equipment.
Feed babies and ensure the nutritional needs of babies and children are met via a variety of stages from preparation of bottles, weaning to full solid diet that complies with Food Safety Regulations and NHS Guidance.
Change nappies and help children with potty/toilet training.
Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language, and practical skills.
Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
Work with outside professional bodies or agencies as appropriate.
Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
Participate in meetings.
Follow the nursery’s practices, processes, and procedures. E.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect, support equality, and value diversity.
Undertake other duties as required.
Know your children.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3.
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.
Experience in working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
Knowledge of developments in early years of education and willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge of legislation, regulations, inspection criteria, and curriculum relevant to Early Years.
Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting.
Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures.
Suitability and ability to care for children, including the ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
Ability to communicate well and work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Reliable.
Punctual.
Ability to write legibly and present information well.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years’ childcare.
Ability and willingness to take on duties as required.
DBS required
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.
Informal enquiries to Selina Hunt, email: s.hunt@bham.ac.uk or Sarah Perrott, email: s.l.locke@bham.ac.uk or Phone: 0121 414 8118
Nurseries
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £25,618 to £27,126
Grade: 3
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
Pre-appointment checks
In line with recommendations and regulations relating to Early Years safeguarding and recruitment, please note that for this role:
The University will seek references from at least one referee prior to interview. Candidates must therefore provide at least one referee whom we can contact immediately. The remaining referees will usually only be contacted if you are offered appointment. Please indicate clearly on your application form which referee(s) we may contact prior to interview.
Candidates invited to interview will be asked to disclose all past names, for the sole purpose of verifying identity for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding checks. Candidates will be asked to bring documents to verify their identity (e.g. birth/adoption certificate and any evidence of name changes).
All successful candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check covering all names used.
Main Duties
Provide high quality, positive care for babies and children from 6 weeks old to 5 years through social, emotional, educational, and practical interaction, nurturing, and guidance. And having good/clear understanding of developmental stages.
Make sure the babies are kept safe, are well, and that Child Protection Procedures are followed.
Implement the key worker system to address the individual needs of each child, family, and carers.
Observe and keep records of the activities and progress of children.
Complete parental inductions to liaise and ensure a smooth transition form home to nursery.
Partner with parents/carers to keep them informed of their child’s day and progress.
Organise, maintain and ensure a clean, tidy, hygienic, safe, child-friendly environment.
Supervise activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, reading, music, and outdoor and physical activities.
Maintain toys and equipment.
Feed babies and ensure the nutritional needs of babies and children are met via a variety of stages from preparation of bottles, weaning to full solid diet that complies with Food Safety Regulations and NHS Guidance.
Change nappies and help children with potty/toilet training.
Help children to learn social, emotional, numeracy, language, and practical skills.
Work with staff within the nursery to provide a high quality nursery service.
Work with outside professional bodies or agencies as appropriate.
Implement the daily routine of the nursery.
Participate in meetings.
Follow the nursery’s practices, processes, and procedures. E.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
Learn about developments in childcare and undertake training as required.
Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and children, complying with all Health and Safety requirements.
Treat everyone with dignity and respect, support equality, and value diversity.
Undertake other duties as required.
Know your children.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3.
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or above.
Experience in working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management.
Knowledge of developments in early years of education and willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge of legislation, regulations, inspection criteria, and curriculum relevant to Early Years.
Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting.
Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures.
Suitability and ability to care for children, including the ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
Ability to communicate well and work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.
Reliable.
Punctual.
Ability to write legibly and present information well.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Good organisational skills.
Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years’ childcare.
Ability and willingness to take on duties as required.
DBS required
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.
Informal enquiries to Selina Hunt, email: s.hunt@bham.ac.uk or Sarah Perrott, email: s.l.locke@bham.ac.uk or Phone: 0121 414 8118