Position Details
Campus Services
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £24,368 to £25,876
Grade: 3
Part Time (28 hours per week)
Fixed Term contract up to December 2025
Closing date: 10th February 2025
Our offer to you
People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site.
Background
At the Elms we work with children, parents, external agencies and the community to ensure the welfare and safety of children to give them the very best start in life. Children have the right to be treated with respect, be helped to thrive and be safe from any abuse in whatever form.
Role Summary
The role of the Nursery Practitioner is to ensure that all children attending The Elms Day Nursery receive high quality care, are kept safe, and receive rich and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects and components of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. This role will entail light domestic duties as and when required in the playrooms.
Main Duties
* Provide high quality, positive care for children through social, emotional, educational, and practical interaction, nurturing, and guidance.
* Make sure the children 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.
* 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 children are met, complying with Food Safety Regulations.
* 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.
* 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
* Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3 or working towards (soon to be qualified)
* 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 Phone: 0121 414 8118
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life.
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