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Senior Nursery Practitioner

Job description

Senior Nursery Practitioner – 41 Hours per week – £28,000–£31,900

 

In this Senior Nursery Practitioner role, you’ll help lead the baby room within a recently refurbished setting designed around how children learn and develop. Planning follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and is built around individual interests, requiring someone confident in guiding both practice and team standards.

 

Before You Apply

  • You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  • Recent experience working within a baby room is essential.
  • This role requires confidence leading practice and supporting other practitioners.

 

Key Job Details

  • £28,000–£31,900 per year
  • 41 hours per week
  • Permanent, full-time contract
  • Senior Nursery Practitioner role
  • Baby room based

 

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  • Refurbished nursery with large, well-equipped rooms
  • Dedicated age-group spaces with consistent staffing
  • Clear EYFS framework with child-led curriculum planning
  • Bonus scheme and performance incentives
  • Discounted childcare
  • Training and professional development
  • Birthday day off
  • Benefits portal access
  • Onsite parking
  • Uniform provided

 

What You’ll Do

  • Help lead daily practice within the baby room
  • Plan and implement EYFS-based activities tailored to individual children
  • Observe, assess and record developmental progress
  • Support and guide junior practitioners within the room
  • Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards
  • Build professional relationships with parents and carers

 

What You’ll Need

Essential

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Proven experience working in a baby room
  • Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Confidence leading a room and supporting team members
  • Previous experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner

 

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable Senior Nursery Practitioner candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.

 

Reference: WILL213163/DN

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