Nursery Practitioner - Nurseries - 42272 - Grade 3

We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. 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.

Requirements

• Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent Level 1 qualifications
• Strong attention to detail and can-do attitude
• Experience of working with children from birth to 5 years and positive behaviour management
• Knowledge of developments in early years education and willingness to undertake training
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations, Ofsted requirements, inspection criteria and the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Understanding of how to ensure health and safety and hygiene in a childcare setting
• Understanding of and commitment to Child Protection procedures
• Ability to promote good practice in a professional manner
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with children and adults from diverse backgrounds
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to learn and understand how diversity considerations affect early years' childcare
• A sound understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and anti-bias

Benefits

• 40 days paid holiday a year
• One paid day a year for volunteering
• Occupational sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Three high quality subsidised day nurseries