We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team at our unique Reggio-inspired day nursery in Burton Upon Trent (opening September 2026), with a wealth of opportunities for progression and professional development within our growing chain of nurseries
This is a new and exciting position for Nursery Practitioners to join us following an extensive refurbishment of the nursery with new and exciting challenges in our ever expanding company!
A little bit about us...
We have such a unique and fun setting, and our staff team are one big family!
As well as taking a child centred approach, we also believe we truly offer a spectacular nursery environment like no other around, if you are passionate about making a difference in Early Years, and a positive impact on child development, then this job is perfect for you! (Check out our Facebook and Instagram for a better insight into our setting and what we do here at The Old School House Day Nursery!).
The Old School House Day Nursery in Middleton has been operating for over 9 years, and we now have additional nurseries in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Tamworth and Walsall.
We are open Monday to Friday from 7.30am - 6.00pm, we close on Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year. Everyone deserves a well earned break at Christmas!
Benefits of working for The Old School House Day Nursery?
- Warm, friendly and welcoming team
- We pay by qualification, not by age! We recognise our employees for their abilities!
- Up to 75% off childcare fee's
- Your birthday off, with pay as a Happy Birthday from us!
- Dedicated management team to support your professional development
- Noodlenow training provided
- Regular company outings, provided by the company (staff bonding and team building is very important to us).
What will your role entail?
You will be responsible for supporting young children in achieving their next steps in development through a key worker role, as well as providing outstanding levels of care to children at our nursery.
You will be responsible for a small group of key children, ensuring that you contribute to the fantastic parent partnerships we have created at our nursery through exciting events and parent workshops too
Injecting fun and creativity into the children's environment and activities, implementing your own ideas and creativity to support children's learning and development.
Sharing your ideas on how we can improve practice and support staff and children in our environment
We are looking for someone who has at least 1 year’s experience working within a nursery setting and with the following attributes & skills:
- Must hold a relevant childcare qualification. For example, NNEB, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 in Childcare
- Able to obtain a full DBS
- Thorough understanding of the EYFS
- Due to the location of the nursery setting, use of personal transport is needed
Must have 2 suitable references and a clear DBS before you start
Nursery Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Childcare Assistant, Early Years Educator, Nursery Nurse, Preschool Assistant, EYFS Practitioner, Child Development Worker, Early Years Teaching Assistant, Early Childhood Educator, Key Worker, Room Leader, SEN Nursery Assistant, Montessori Practitioner, Childcare Worker, safeguarding, EYFS framework, early childhood education, child-led learning, behaviour management, parent partnership, developmental milestones, Ofsted standards, nursery setting, play-based learning.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have use of personal transport?
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
