Senior Nursery Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,166 i £32,145 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | B29 6LG |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | The Oaks Day Nursery |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Full Time and Part time applications will be considered, this is a permanent position.
Closing date: 6th March 2025
Background
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.
Ensure a safe, secure, stimulating and enriching environment for the children, where each child has access to a variety of opportunities and experiences aimed to promote individual development.
Encourage the children to establish confidence, independence and positive self-esteem.
Ensure the individual needs of each child are addressed and met. This will include supporting physical needs (e.g. food, drink, rest and health) as well as emotional needs.
Establish positive relationships with the children by listening to them and valuing what they say and do, encouraging high expectations of what they can achieve.
Ensure each child receives equal opportunities, experiences, support and guidance regardless of their racial origin, culture, beliefs, spoken languages, gender, social group and disability.
Direct and support the team to complete child assessment profiles, ensuring they are maintained and stored appropriately.
Coordinate the daily running of the group, taking into account children’s routines and parental wishes, ensuring staffing requirements are met accordingly through producing staff job charts.
Greet parents/carers as they arrive (e.g. early morning) and depart (e.g. late evening), discussing with them any daily queries or concerns.
Work in close partnership with parents/carers to establish an equal balance of care between home and nursery.
Show prospective parents/visitors around the premises.
Lead a team of four staff to achieve and maintain high levels of care and education for the children in their designated group.
Monitor individual staff performance and support their improvement where necessary.
Guide staff in the application of new childcare initiatives.
Devise and implement processes and procedures to alleviate problems, taking appropriate action where necessary. Consult with manager regarding more complex issues and escalate if required.
Support and participate in annual policy reviews.
Ensure working practices meet the national standards for full day care and the five outcome areas from OSFTED inspections.
Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to.
Ensure all nursery policies and procedures (OSFTED and the University) are adhered to by the team. Advise and guide staff as appropriate with regards to all policies and procedures.
Actively engage in personal development, training sessions, team briefings and other meetings.
Take responsibility for nursery operations in the absence of the Nursery Manager and/or Deputy Nursery Manager.
Be friendly and approachable, maintaining a professional, positive and caring attitude at all times.
BTEC/NVQ 3 in a relevant subject / NNEB qualification or equivalent is required.
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or 4 or above or equivalent level 2 qualification
Previous experience of working in a nursery setting
Ability to positively manage staff, acting as a role model
Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Birth to Five framework
Knowledge of developments in early years education
This role has considerable responsibility for managing a team of staff and a range of activities in the Nursery, which will require you to plan ahead. You will be planning your own and others’ workloads.
Problem solving and decision making
This role will be working within overall processes and procedures, with an expectation that you will solve most issues within the group, but referring to your manager as appropriate.
Internal and external relationships
You will be leading a team and interacting with them, your managers, and with children and carers/parents from a range of backgrounds.
Informal enquiries to Emily Grainger, email: e.grainger@bham.ac.uk
Closing date: 6th March 2025
Background
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.
Ensure a safe, secure, stimulating and enriching environment for the children, where each child has access to a variety of opportunities and experiences aimed to promote individual development.
Encourage the children to establish confidence, independence and positive self-esteem.
Ensure the individual needs of each child are addressed and met. This will include supporting physical needs (e.g. food, drink, rest and health) as well as emotional needs.
Establish positive relationships with the children by listening to them and valuing what they say and do, encouraging high expectations of what they can achieve.
Ensure each child receives equal opportunities, experiences, support and guidance regardless of their racial origin, culture, beliefs, spoken languages, gender, social group and disability.
Direct and support the team to complete child assessment profiles, ensuring they are maintained and stored appropriately.
Coordinate the daily running of the group, taking into account children’s routines and parental wishes, ensuring staffing requirements are met accordingly through producing staff job charts.
Greet parents/carers as they arrive (e.g. early morning) and depart (e.g. late evening), discussing with them any daily queries or concerns.
Work in close partnership with parents/carers to establish an equal balance of care between home and nursery.
Show prospective parents/visitors around the premises.
Lead a team of four staff to achieve and maintain high levels of care and education for the children in their designated group.
Monitor individual staff performance and support their improvement where necessary.
Guide staff in the application of new childcare initiatives.
Devise and implement processes and procedures to alleviate problems, taking appropriate action where necessary. Consult with manager regarding more complex issues and escalate if required.
Support and participate in annual policy reviews.
Ensure working practices meet the national standards for full day care and the five outcome areas from OSFTED inspections.
Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to.
Ensure all nursery policies and procedures (OSFTED and the University) are adhered to by the team. Advise and guide staff as appropriate with regards to all policies and procedures.
Actively engage in personal development, training sessions, team briefings and other meetings.
Take responsibility for nursery operations in the absence of the Nursery Manager and/or Deputy Nursery Manager.
Be friendly and approachable, maintaining a professional, positive and caring attitude at all times.
BTEC/NVQ 3 in a relevant subject / NNEB qualification or equivalent is required.
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or 4 or above or equivalent level 2 qualification
Previous experience of working in a nursery setting
Ability to positively manage staff, acting as a role model
Knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Birth to Five framework
Knowledge of developments in early years education
This role has considerable responsibility for managing a team of staff and a range of activities in the Nursery, which will require you to plan ahead. You will be planning your own and others’ workloads.
Problem solving and decision making
This role will be working within overall processes and procedures, with an expectation that you will solve most issues within the group, but referring to your manager as appropriate.
Internal and external relationships
You will be leading a team and interacting with them, your managers, and with children and carers/parents from a range of backgrounds.
Informal enquiries to Emily Grainger, email: e.grainger@bham.ac.uk