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
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 10th February 2025
Background
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.
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.
This role as a Nursery Practitioner is working up to 36 hours per week for a private early years day nursery based in leafy Edgbaston, next to the University of Birmingham campus offering excellent public transport links. You will receive a generous package of benefits including:
40 days paid holiday a year
1 paid day a year for volunteering
2 paid staff training days
Occupational sick pay
Discounted gym membership at the new sports centre
Recognition scheme
Staff discount on childcare
An in-depth induction to the nursery including EYFS
Ongoing training and development opportunities
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. E.g. positive behaviour management techniques.
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 quailified)
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
Pre-employment DBS
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