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Nursery Practitioner

Location: Great Barr/Walsall – Accessible from surrounding West Midlands areas
Salary: £13.03 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP
Number of Vacancies: 2

 

Ready for a New Challenge in Early Years?

If you are passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and develop, and have experience leading within an Early Years environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Take the next step in your Early Years career with a role that lets you shape children's lives every day, while developing valuable leadership skills.

 

What's in it for You?

  • £13.03 per hour
  • Permanent employment offering 40 hours per week
  • Full-time position with an immediate start available
  • Opportunity to lead either the Tweenies Room or Toddlers Room
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • The chance to develop your leadership and Early Years skills
  • A creative, play-based approach to children’s learning
  • Potential flexibility with working hours depending on nursery requirements
  • The opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s early development

 

The Role

As a Nursery Practitioner with room leadership responsibilities, you will play a key part in ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, learning, and support. Bring your confidence and motivation to a team that values creativity and professionalism.

 

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for the daily organisation of your allocated nursery room
  • Provide guidance, encouragement, and support to other practitioners
  • Create fun, stimulating activities that promote children’s development
  • Implement the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Support children's communication, confidence, and independence
  • Monitor and record children’s achievements and developmental progress
  • Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
  • Establish strong working relationships with parents and carers
  • Support children’s individual routines, needs, and interests
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures and nursery policies are consistently followed
  • Work alongside nursery management to maintain high-quality childcare standards

 

Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare
  • Previous experience working as a Nursery Room Leader
  • Experience within a nursery or similar Early Years setting
  • Sound understanding of the EYFS and child development
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and support a small team
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety requirements
  • Confidence in planning activities suitable for different developmental stages
  • A professional, nurturing, and enthusiastic attitude

 

Desirable:

  • Experience working with younger children, particularly Tweenies or Toddlers
  • Paediatric First Aid certification
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or willingness to complete training
  • Experience supporting the development of other Early Years staff

 

Who Would This Role Suit?

If you are an experienced Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or a qualified childcare professional who’s ready to take on the responsibility of leading a nursery room, this could be your next exciting move. This role is also accessible for applicants travelling from Birmingham, Walsall, Sandwell, West Bromwich, and nearby areas.

 

Interested in Applying?

There are two permanent positions available, with the nursery keen to welcome dedicated professionals as soon as possible.

Smart Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant safer recruitment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from regulated activity with children.


Location: Birmingham | Salary: £13.03 per hour | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 14/10/2026

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