Nursery Practitioner - Nurseries - 103058 - Grade 3

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 25,618 - 27,126 annuallyFunction: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)Skills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Reliability","Punctuality","Organizational skills"]

The role focuses on delivering high-quality care for babies and young children (6 weeks to 5 years) at The Elms Day Nursery next to the University of Birmingham.Responsibilities include safeguarding, implementing the key worker system, observing progress, and liaising with parents, while following EYFS and health and safety requirements in a 35-hour weekly schedule.

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
6 months ago

Nursery Practitioner - Nurseries - 103058 - Grade 3

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Job Summary

The role focuses on delivering high-quality care for babies and young children (6 weeks to 5 years) at The Elms Day Nursery next to the University of Birmingham.Responsibilities include safeguarding, implementing the key worker system, observing progress, and liaising with parents, while following EYFS and health and safety requirements in a 35-hour weekly schedule.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide high quality, positive care for babies and children from 6 weeks old to 5 years through social, emotional, educational, and practical interaction, nurturing, and guidance. And having good/clear understanding of developmental stages.
  • •Make sure the babies 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.
  • •Complete parental inductions to liaise and ensure a smooth transition form home to nursery.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 25,618 - 27,126 annually
Perks:Paid HolidayVolunteering DayStaff TrainingSick PayGym MembershipStaff DiscountInduction

Key Requirements

  • •Childcare and Education NVQ Level 3
  • •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.
Experience:Early yearsChildcareEducation
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkReliabilityPunctualityOrganizational skills
Certifications:NVQ Level 3
Languages:English

Company Brief

University of Birmingham
A major UK research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines; known for research, teaching excellence, and international partnerships.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 1900
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