Level 3 Early Years Educator & Senior Early Years Educator

Build Your Career with Shooting Stars Nurseries - Kings Norton

Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3QJ
Pay: £14.10 - £14.60 per hour, depending on experience and role
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefit Highlight: 50% Childcare Discount Available

Love helping children learn, grow and flourish?

We're looking for caring, enthusiastic and qualified Early Years professionals to join our established team at Shooting Stars Kings Norton.

Whether you're an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step into a senior position, or a qualified Level 3 educator searching for a supportive nursery where you can grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Current Opportunities

• Senior Early Years Educator - £14.60 per hour
• Level 3 Early Years Educator - £14.10 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-respected nursery group where staff wellbeing, professional development and high-quality childcare are at the heart of everything we do.

About Us

Shooting Stars Nurseries operates seven successful nursery settings across the Midlands. Our teams are passionate about creating exceptional learning environments where children thrive and colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

At Kings Norton, you'll join a friendly and experienced team dedicated to delivering outstanding care and education for children from birth to five years.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Early Years Educator, you'll support children's development through meaningful play, nurturing relationships and engaging learning experiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering stimulating learning opportunities in line with EYFS.
• Acting as a key person for a group of children.
• Building strong partnerships with parents and carers.
• Observing children's progress and supporting next steps in learning.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Supporting children's emotional wellbeing and development.
• Maintaining accurate records and learning journeys.
• Following safeguarding, welfare and health and safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Early Years Educators

Our Senior role is ideal for practitioners looking to develop leadership experience.

You will also:

• Support the day-to-day running of the room.
• Coach and encourage colleagues, apprentices and students.
• Model high-quality practice across the team.
• Help drive continuous improvement and quality standards.
• Contribute to staff development and mentoring.
• Develop skills for future Room Leader and management opportunities.

We're Looking For

Essential

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience within a nursery, preschool or childcare setting.
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young children to achieve their potential.

Desirable

• Experience working with babies and under-threes.
• Baby Room, Pre-Toddler or Toddler Room experience.
• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues.
• SEND knowledge and understanding.
• Ofsted inspection experience.
• Additional training such as Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding or Food Hygiene.

Why Join Shooting Stars?

We believe exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest heavily in our teams and provide genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Hourly rates up to £14.60
• Annual salary and benefits reviews
• 50% childcare discount
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Funded training and qualifications
• Internal promotion and progression opportunities
• Leadership development programmes
• Enhanced DBS funded by us
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff appreciation and reward initiatives
• Team social events and celebrations
• Free uniform
• Dedicated staff break areas
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Bank holidays off

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Early Years professional seeking a rewarding role with a nursery group that values its people, we'd love to receive your application.

Safeguarding Statement

Shooting Stars Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, qualification verification, right-to-work checks and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any information that may affect their suitability to work with children.

Why Join Shooting Stars?

We believe exceptional childcare starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest heavily in our teams and provide genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

• Hourly rates up to £14.60
• Annual salary and benefits reviews
• 50% childcare discount
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Funded training and qualifications
• Internal promotion and progression opportunities
• Leadership development programmes
• Enhanced DBS funded by us
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff appreciation and reward initiatives
• Team social events and celebrations
• Free uniform
• Dedicated staff break areas
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Bank holidays off