At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality care and education while encouraging creativity and independence in children.
- Company: Join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with a focus on outdoor learning.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time hours, competitive salary, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career progression and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in beautiful outdoor spaces.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in a nursery setting.
The predicted salary is between 28300 - 28300 £ per year.
Step into a role where fresh air, open space, and hands-on discovery are part of everyday learning. This is a great opportunity to join a Good Ofsted-rated nursery on a term-time only basis. Nestled within expansive grounds, this setting places a strong emphasis on outdoor experiences, giving children the opportunity to explore, investigate, and learn through meaningful interactions with the natural world.
Indoors, the nursery provides a calm and inviting atmosphere, with beautifully designed and carefully chosen natural resources that encourage creativity, curiosity, and independent exploration.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting
- Good understanding of the EYFS framework
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A warm, caring, and child-centred approach to childcare
What's On Offer
- Term-time only working pattern
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted childcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Benefits and rewards portal
- Competitive annual leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a Good Ofsted-rated nursery with exceptional outdoor facilities
- Excellent career progression opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS framework
- Plan and participate in engaging, child-led learning experiences
- Make full use of the nursery's extensive outdoor spaces to support children's development
- Encourage curiosity, creativity, and independence through play and exploration
- Observe, assess, and monitor children's progress
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
- Maintain safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery standards at all times
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
Nursery Practitioner in Sutton Coldfield employer: Willingcare
Join a nurturing and dynamic team at our Good Ofsted-rated nursery, where we prioritise outdoor learning and child-led exploration. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer ongoing training opportunities, competitive benefits including term-time working, and a supportive work culture that values creativity and collaboration. Experience the joy of making a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule in a beautiful setting.
