Senior Nursery Practitioner & Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Opportunities

Shooting Stars Nursery Kings Norton, Birmingham (B30 3QJ)

Senior Nursery Practitioner - £14.60 per hour
Level 3 Nursery Practitioner / Nursery Nurse - £14.10 per hour

Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Part Time Considered
Monday to Friday | All Year Round | Bank Holidays Off
50% Childcare Discount

Grow Your Early Years Career with Shooting Stars

Are you a passionate Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner looking for your next opportunity?

Whether you're an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step into a more senior role, or you're looking to continue developing your career within a supportive and nurturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We're currently recruiting for both a Senior Nursery Practitioner (£14.60 per hour) and a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner (£14.10 per hour) to join our friendly team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton.

With opportunities across our nursery, including our Baby Room, Pre-Toddler and Toddler Rooms, these roles offer the chance to make a real difference to children's lives while being supported through training, development and career progression opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Nursery Practitioner, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Act as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and families.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that support children's development.
• Observe, assess and record children's progress.
• Maintain a safe, stimulating and nurturing learning environment.
• Promote inclusion, wellbeing and positive outcomes for every child.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and high-quality practice.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Nursery Practitioners

As a Senior Nursery Practitioner, you'll also:

• Support the Room Leader in the day-to-day running of the room.
• Help maintain outstanding standards of care and education.
• Support, coach and mentor colleagues, apprentices and students.
• Lead by example and help drive continuous improvement.
• Develop valuable leadership skills in preparation for future progression opportunities, including Room Leader roles.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS Framework and child development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, professional and enthusiastic approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

Desirable

• Experience working with children under 3 years old.
• Experience within a Baby Room, Pre-Toddler or Toddler Room.
• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues (Senior Practitioner applicants).
• Experience working with SEND.
• Experience of Ofsted inspections.
• Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding or Food Hygiene qualifications.

Why Join Shooting Stars?

At Shooting Stars, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in our teams through excellent benefits, ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits Include:

• Senior Nursery Practitioner - £14.60 per hour
• Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - £14.10 per hour
• Annual pay and benefits reviews
• 50% childcare discount
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across our nursery group
• Opportunities to progress into Room Leader and leadership positions
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Free uniform
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Team celebrations and social events
• Dedicated staff break facilities
• Supportive management team and positive workplace culture
• Bank holidays off

Join Our Team

Whether you're looking to develop your skills as a Level 3 Practitioner or take the next step into a Senior Nursery Practitioner position, Shooting Stars Kings Norton offers a rewarding career where you'll be valued, supported and encouraged to grow.

Apply today and tell us which opportunity interests you.

Safeguarding Commitment

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions must be disclosed.

Why Join Shooting Stars?

At Shooting Stars, we know our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in our teams through excellent benefits, ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities.

Benefits Include:

• Senior Nursery Practitioner - £14.60 per hour
• Level 3 Nursery Practitioner - £14.10 per hour
• Annual pay and benefits reviews
• 50% childcare discount
• Increasing annual leave entitlement with service
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Career progression opportunities across our nursery group
• Opportunities to progress into Room Leader and leadership positions
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Free uniform
• Staff recognition and reward schemes
• Team celebrations and social events
• Dedicated staff break facilities
• Supportive management team and positive workplace culture
• Bank holidays off